The number of overnight stays in hotel and non-hotel establishments in the Canary Islands decreased by 1% in September 2026 compared to the same month in 2025, reaching a total of 7.8 million nights. This data, highlighted by the Tourist Accommodation Survey from the Canarian Institute of Statistics (ISTAC), reflects a 4% drop in overnight stays by foreign tourists, who represent the largest segment of the sector (8.6 out of every 10 stays). Stays by residents in Spain also saw a slight decrease of 0.5%.
In terms of traveler numbers, hotel and non-hotel establishments received 1.1 million tourists in September, an increase of 0.7% compared to the same period in 2025. The occupancy rate per room and apartment stood at 82.7%, with Lanzarote being the island with the highest occupancy index.
The turnover for hotels and apartments in the Canary Islands in September 2026 reached 486 million euros, a 7.9% increase compared to the same month in 2025. The average rate per occupied room was 124.4 euros, while revenue per available room averaged 102.9 euros.
The tourist accommodation sector employed 76,712 people in September, across 1,293 establishments. For every 100 travelers entering the Canary Islands, there were 6.7 employees related to the sector.
