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The Galician tourism sector improved its income by 6.6% in 2024

  • The Galician community is consolidated as one of the most outstanding destinations in Green Spain.

 

Tourism in Spain has once again demonstrated its strength in 2024, reaching a contribution of 207,763 million euros to the national economy, a growth of 6.5% compared to the previous year. This result positions the sector as the country’s main economic engine, representing 13.5% of GDP, according to Exceltur data.

 

For the first time in history, Spain surpassed the mark of 100 million air passengers in a single year, a milestone that demonstrates the country’s attractiveness as a destination for both foreign and national tourists.

 

The Galician tourism sector closed 2024 with a growth of 6.6% in income, consolidating itself as one of the most prominent destinations in Green Spain, along with Asturias (+8.3%), the Basque Country (+7.6%) and Cantabria (+5.9%). These results underline the attractiveness of Galicia as a sustainable and quality destination, strengthening its role in the national tourism panorama.

 

Tourism in Galicia continues to show its economic relevance, driven by the combination of a diversified supply and the growth of international demand, which represented 80% of the increase in national tourism GDP in 2024. This advance reinforces the positioning of Galician tourism as a driving force. of economic development, while committed to sustainability and seasonal adjustment.

 

 

Perspectives and challenges for 2025

 

Looking ahead to this year, Galicia foresees moderate growth of 1.7%, in line with the normalization trend expected in the sector at the state level. Even so, the efforts to consolidate its tourist offer, especially in key segments such as thermalism and rural tourism, aim to maintain the community as a reference for Green Spain.

 

With these figures and a future marked by sustainability and innovation, Galicia continues to strengthen its position in national and international tourism, showing that its combination of nature, culture and quality is a safe value for travelers.