The Las Palmas Chamber of Commerce and Excelcan have recorded a 17,71% increase in tourist spending in the economic capital of the Canary Islands, with the arrival of 1.359.327 main tourists, which is 122.312 more than the number of tourists arriving during the fourth quarter of the previous year (9,89%) and 179.846 more than in the first quarter of 2023 (15,25%). This tourism has generated 1.945 million euros, which is up 17,71% compared to the 4th quarter of 2023 and 19,20% compared to the 1st quarter of 2023, with an average expenditure in Gran Canaria of 115,12 euros per night in hotels.
The data comes from the tourism situation report for the second quarter of this year, which analyses in detail the key aspects that influence the tourism panorama of the Canary Islands, and that directly impact the economy and development of the south of the island. Businessmen are optimistic. This more moderate dynamism has also been perceived by Excelcan, whose associates reported a favourable evolution in their businesses by 50%, a figure that contrasts with the 85,70% of the first quarter of 2024. In addition, 62,50% of Excelcan associates reported having maintained or increased their turnover during this period, compared to the 85,7% recorded in the first quarter.
During the second quarter of 2024, the Canary Islands recorded the arrival of a total of 3.907.383 tourists, representing a significant decrease of 927.162 tourists compared to the previous quarter, equivalent to a drop of 20%. However, compared to the second quarter of 2023, this number reflects a positive growth of 7,14% with an increase of 260.453 tourists. This quarterly decrease is mainly due to a drop in the arrival of foreign tourists, which decreased by 1.015.727 people, although this negative impact was partially offset by the increase in national tourists, which rose by 88.566 people.
