Overnight stays in hotel establishments in the Balearic Islands recorded an increase of 6.7% in November compared to the same month of the previous year, according to data published Tuesday by the National Statistics Institute (INE).
During the month under analysis, hotels in the archipelago accommodated a total of 139,514 travelers, an increase of 15.04% year-on-year. Of the total number of tourists, 51,612 were residents of Spain, representing 36.99%, while 87,902 were foreign visitors, 63.01%.
By nationality, growth was particularly notable among travelers residing in Spain, who increased by 29.2% over November of last year. Tourists from abroad also recorded a positive evolution, with an increase of 8.1%.
In terms of overnight stays, residents in Spain made 94,443 hotel stays, 21.71% of the total, while foreign residents accounted for most of the total, with 340,609 overnight stays, equivalent to 78.29%.
The average daily rate per room stood at 110 euros in November, a decrease of 2.4% in year-on-year comparison. However, the general index of hotel prices in the Balearic Islands experienced an increase of 1.35% over the same month of the previous year.
Hotel occupancy in the archipelago reached 47.16% during the month of November. In addition, the Balearic hotel sector employed 6,959 people, representing an increase of 15.9% over the same period last year, reflecting the improvement in tourism activity in the low season.
