Spain and Guatemala show contrasting tourism trends

Spain is poised to exceed 100 million visitors, with Oxford Economics estimating up to 109 million arrivals and a potential 10 % rise in overnight stays this year. The rebound follows strong April growth, pre‑pandemic occupancy levels in 2023, and rising flight bookings (+32 %) and hotel searches (+28 %). The United States remains the top long‑haul market, while domestic demand rose 63 %.

In Guatemala, foreign tourist arrivals fell by 9,096 visitors in May 2026, bringing the Jan‑May total to 1.367 million, a modest 1.06 % increase over the same period in 2025. The decline is linked to reduced arrivals from El Salvador, higher fuel prices, and the suspension of a direct Guatemala‑San José flight. Despite the dip, the tourism board reports growth in markets such as Canada, the United States and Spain, and a 55 % rise in flight searches compared with 2025. The agency maintains its 2026 target of 3.63 million foreign visitors and US$1.516 billion in tourism revenue.