The Canary Islands welcomes more than 1 million visitors 14 months in a row.

The Canary Islands have achieved a remarkable milestone by welcoming over one million foreign tourists each month for the past 14 consecutive months. This unprecedented achievement underscores the islands' growing popularity as a premier travel destination.

According to the Canary Islands Tourism Research Site, AENA data shows that the Canary Islands welcomed 1.18 million international visitors in August 2024. This figure represents a notable 10% increase compared to the same month in 2023, signalling a continued recovery in the region’s tourism sector.

In this historic achievement, the Canary Islands have welcomed more than one million international visitors in each of the first eight months of 2024. This marks the first time the region has reached this milestone, as previous years typically saw May and June attracting between 800,000 and 900,000 tourists.

This year, however, the traditionally slower months experienced a surge in tourism, with May welcoming 1,046,918 visitors and June seeing 1,070,607. The consistent influx of travellers underscores the Canary Islands' growing popularity as a preferred travel destination, benefiting the local economy and tourism sector.

A breakdown of the data since May 2024 is as follows.

The Canary Islands have reported a remarkable surge in tourism, with the total number of foreign visitors reaching 9.86 million in the first eight months of 2024. This figure represents a substantial 10.25% increase compared to the same period in 2023.

In August 2024, the Canary Islands recorded a total tourist spend of €1.95 billion, marking a significant 14.01% increase compared to the same month in 2023. This surge in spending sets a new record for the summer months, highlighting the islands’ thriving tourism sector.

Traditionally, the peak tourism season in the Canary Islands occurs in autumn and winter, making this summer achievement particularly noteworthy. The increase in visitor spending reflects the growing allure of the islands as a top destination, benefiting local businesses and the overall economy.

The boost in visitor numbers highlights the islands' continuing popularity as a travel destination, suggesting a robust recovery in the tourism sector and positive prospects for local businesses and the economy.

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