Canary Islands is among the communities with the best business performance in 2025, according to the annual report presented by the Spanish Confederation of Travel Agencies (CEAV).
While in the **country as a whole, 52.4%** of agencies **improved their turnover** compared to 2024, **in the archipelago this proportion rises to 60%**. No Canary Islands agency declares a year of stability, and 40% report experiencing declines, although always within moderate margins."The data confirm the sector's strength in the Canary Islands, which once again demonstrates its capacity for adaptation in a complex environment. The performance above the national average reflects the effort of our agencies to **diversify, digitize, and offer a higher value-added service**," highlighted Ignacio Poladura, president of the Canary Association of Travel Agencies and Tour Operators.On the other hand, he indicated that "looking ahead to 2026, although forecasts point to greater stability, we maintain a cautious optimism: the market remains dynamic and we are confident that the Canary Islands will continue to be among the most competitive regions in the country."
The detailed analysis shows that 20% of Canary Islands agencies achieved increases between 10% and 25%, 30% registered rises between 5% and 10%, and 10% obtained advances below 5%. No growth above 25% was recorded. On the negative side, no agency reported drops exceeding 10%; 30% placed their decline between 5% and 10%, and 10% limited it to between 1% and 5%
Fornext year, the sector in the Canary Islands adopts a cautious stance. 70% of agencies expect their turnover to remain stable, 10% expect to improve, and 20% anticipate a decline.
This data is part of the 2025 balance presented by CEAV and the forecasts the Confederation has for 2026. The president of CEAV, Carlos Garrido, and the first executive vice president, José Manuel Lastra, have presented the results of the annual survey conducted among its associated agencies, which analyzes the evolution of the fiscal year and expectations for the following year.
On the national level, 52.4% of agencies report improved turnover in 2025, 19.9% consider it has worsened, and 27.6% state it has remained stable. The growth rate is more moderate than that recorded in 2024. 7.3% of Spanish agencies claim to have increased their turnover by more than 25%; 20.3% place it between 10% and 25%; 20.7% between 5% and 10%; and 4.1% report an increase of less than 5%. In terms of decreases, 7.3% acknowledge drops of more than 10%, another 7.3% place them between 5% and 10%, and 5.3% report declines of between 1% and 5%. Overall, 80% of Spanish agencies closed 2025 with a turnover greater than or equal to that of the previous year.
Regarding employment, 66.3% of travel agencies in the country indicate that their staff has remained stable in 2025, 26.8% state they have increased it, and 6.9% report a decrease. Concerning the pace of bookings, 65.4% of agencies believe that the price increase has had a negative impact, while 22.4% perceive no effects, and 12.2% state they have no assessment on the matter.
Regarding the most in-demand destinations during 2025, Japan and Egypt are at the forefront internationally, followed by the United States, Thailand, the Caribbean, and European countries such as Italy, France, the United Kingdom, and Germany. Morocco and Turkey also consolidate their growing demand. In domestic tourism, Andalusia and Barcelona lead preferences, followed by the Canary Islands, Madrid, and the Valencian Community.
The forecasts for 2026 reflect moderate optimism across the country. According to the CEAV survey, 27.6% of agencies expect to improve their turnover, 58.1% expect stability, and 14.2% consider a decrease likely
