Canary Islands Agencies Outperform National Average
Travel agencies in the Canary Islands have registered one of the most positive performances in the country for 2025. According to the annual report published by the Spanish Confederation of Travel Agencies (CEAV), six out of every ten agencies in the archipelago improved their turnover compared to the previous year, a figure that significantly exceeds the national average of 52.4%.
A Sector Defined by Growth and Adaptation
The report reveals that no Canary Islands agency closed the financial year with stable figures: 60% experienced turnover growth and the remaining 40% recorded declines, albeit within moderate margins. Across Spain as a whole, 27.6% reported stability, 19.9% reported decreases, and 52.4% improved their results. “The performance of the sector in the Canary Islands demonstrates, once again, its capacity for adaptation and resilience in a complex context,” assessed Ignacio Poladura, President of the Canary Islands Association of Travel Agencies and Tour Operators.
In his view, the results reflect the effort of the local business network to “diversify its offering, commit to digitalisation, and provide a higher value-added service.” Looking ahead to 2026, Poladura foresees a scenario of widespread stability in the archipelago, albeit with caution: “We maintain prudent optimism. The market remains dynamic, and we trust that the Canary Islands will continue to be positioned among the most competitive regions in the country.”
Detailed Breakdown of 2025 Figures
The CEAV report breaks down the growth data in the Canary Islands as follows:
- 20% of agencies increased their turnover by between 10% and 25%.
- 30% achieved increases of between 5% and 10%.
- 10% recorded increases below 5%.
- No growth above 25% was reported.
On the negative side, no Canary Islands agency experienced declines greater than 10%. 30% saw their decline sit between 5% and 10%, and 10% declared losses of between 1% and 5%.
Forecasts for the Coming Year
Looking ahead to the next financial year, forecasts for the Canary Islands sector point towards a consolidation of results. According to the CEAV survey:
- 70% of agencies in the islands expect to maintain their turnover.
- 10% foresee an improvement.
- 20% anticipate a decline.
Nationally, 58.1% of agencies predict stability, 27.6% expect to grow, and 14.2% contemplate possible falls.
National Context and Trending Destinations
In terms of employment, 66.3% of Spanish travel agencies maintained their workforce in 2025, while 26.8% increased it and 6.9% reduced it. Regarding the pace of bookings, 65.4% believe that rising prices have had a negative impact, compared to 22.4% who have perceived no impact.
Among the most in-demand international destinations this year, Japan and Egypt stand out, followed by the USA, Thailand, the Caribbean, Italy, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Morocco, and Turkey. Domestically, the most requested locations were Andalusia and Barcelona, with the Canary Islands, Madrid, and the Valencian Community in the subsequent positions of the ranking.
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