Spain's Tourism Sector Achieves Record Growth in September, Bolstering National Economy
Spain, the world's second most visited country, recorded a significant increase in international tourism in September, welcoming 10.1 million visitors. This represents a 4.3% rise from the previous year. Foreign travelers' spending also saw an 8% increase, reaching 14.4 billion euros (US$16 billion) during the month. The average expenditure per tourist rose by 3.6% to 1,429 euros. The United Kingdom remained the primary source of tourists for Spain, contributing 2.2 million visitors, followed by Germany with 1.3 million and France with 1.1 million. This growth follows a strong summer travel season, with Spain attracting a record 80.5 million international tourists in the first nine months of 2026, a 5.2% increase year-on-year. The travel and tourism sector is projected to contribute over 269 billion euros to Spain's national economy in 2026, marking a 4.1% increase from the previous year.
