- Madrid recorded more hotel overnight stays than Barcelona.
- This marks the second consecutive year of the lead.
- International travel recovery supported the figures.
- Data cover the latest annual comparison period.
Madrid has surpassed Barcelona in hotel overnight stays for the second consecutive year. Madrid officially surpassed Barcelona in total traveler numbers, reaching 10.4m travelers, though Barcelona still holds a slight edge for total international overnight stays.
Madrid’s surge is driven by a historic hotel boom, featuring investments exceeding €594m and double the new hotel projects of its Catalan rival
