El turismo cierra un verano récord y supera por primera vez los 300.000 empleos en hoteles
Spain’s tourism sector has surpassed pre-pandemic figures, consolidating a recovery that improves upon the historic peaks of 2019. This strength is evident in the rise in hotel occupancy and employment, reaching record levels that reflect robust demand. Companies have successfully passed on cost increases to prices, boosting their profits thanks to high inflation and a significantly higher average spending per tourist, which drives total revenues to unprecedented levels. Although the total volume of visitors has not yet fully recovered to previous peaks, economic performance has been exceptional. Traditional markets show mixed results, with some lagging behind and others growing, but the key factor has been tourists’ increased purchasing power. This rise in per-person, per-day spending has compensated for any shortfall in arrival numbers, allowing generated revenues to far exceed the results from the pre-pandemic period. This case is crucial for open data because it demonstrates how the combination of official statistical data on employment, borders, and national accounts enables real-time analysis of economic health. The availability of these disaggregated indicators facilitates the evaluation of public policies and business decision-making. Moreover, it highlights the importance of integrating financial metrics with demographic data to understand not only the volume but also the real value of tourism activity in an inflationary context.
Source: expansion.comPublished on 2023-10-08
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