The ITB Berlin 2024 fair is held and Maspalomas presents credentials. In addition to the works of the Maspalomas Tourist Rehabilitation Consortium, the island has its best partner in German travel agencies. German tourism spending in Maspalomas is an important economic driver for the island of Gran Canaria. In 2023, German tourists represented 19,4% of the total tourist expenditure in Maspalomas, with an average expenditure per tourist of 1.638,59 euros, 31,84% more than in 2019 and 14,82% more than in 2022 .
Spending on accommodation by German tourists in Maspalomas is the highest, with an average of 777,28 euros in 2023, 33,95% more than in 2019 and 20,64% more than in 2022. The hotels 4 and 5 stars are the most chosen by German tourists, with 60% of the total overnight stays.
Spending on restaurants by German tourists in Maspalomas is the second highest, with an average of 442,11 euros in 2023, 28,43% more than in 2019 and 12,78% more than in 2022. Restaurants specializing in German, Italian and international cuisine are the most frequented by German tourists. Spending on activities by German tourists in Maspalomas is the third highest, with an average of 200 euros in 2023, 9,7% of total spending.
The most popular activities among German tourists are excursions, water sports and car rental. Spending on other services by German tourists in Maspalomas is 400 million euros in 2023, 19,5% of total spending. German tourism spending in Maspalomas is an important source of income for the island of Gran Canaria. German tourists spend the most in Maspalomas, with an average of 1.638,59 euros per person in 2023.
