- Balearic Islands hotel reservations rose by 53pc in the most recent week.
- Andalusia recorded a 5.3pc decline over the same period.
- Balearic hotel revenue per available room jumped 7.7pc over summer.
- The islands lead Spain in hotel renovation with 45 projects underway.
- Barcelona El Prat added 11 new routes during 2026.
Hotel reservations in the Balearic Islands rose by 53pc in the most recent week according to industry data. This growth contrasts with a 5.3pc decline in Andalusia over the same period. Aena airports recorded a 4.2pc increase in passengers in September with Alicante Elche, Malaga Costa del Sol and Madrid Barajas among the strongest performers.
Tourist bookings for the Balearic Islands increased by 47.5pc to 53pc compared to the same period last year according to TravelgateX reservation platform data. Hotel revenue per available room across the archipelago jumped by 7.7pc over the summer season. The Balearic Islands lead Spain in hotel renovation activity with 45 major projects underway, capturing 9pc of the country’s total hotel investment.
Barcelona El Prat continues to expand connectivity with 11 new routes added during 2026. Passenger numbers at Barcelona El Prat already exceed 45.5m for the year to date. The rush of bookings combined with tighter local regulations on illegal short-term holiday rentals has pushed hotel occupancy and room prices to premium levels.
