# Foreign tourists spend 36% more than Spanish travelers

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Published: 2026-07-26T08:46:54.703Z
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Author: Joan Sanz
Topics: Revenue & Distribution
Summary: International tourists spend 36% more per trip than Spanish travelers abroad. Data from Mastercard's Tourism Payment Barometer.

## Article

The latest Mastercard Tourism Payment Barometer, produced by Inmark, reveals a spending gap of **36%** in average spend per trip: **€2,618** for international tourists in Spain vs **€1,926** for Spanish travelers abroad. That's according to [Hosteltur](https://www.hosteltur.com/177662_la-brecha-del-gasto-turistico-el-visitante-extranjero-supera-en-un-36-al-viajero-espanol.html).

Both profiles share a common trend: they prioritize spending on experiences and increasingly digital financial planning. The study also notes that long-haul travelers from non-EU countries spend the most. For hoteliers, the takeaway is straightforward. If your property targets international guests, you're looking at a customer with **36% more budget** than the domestic traveler. Are you preparing experience packages, optimizing digital payment processes, and tailoring your value proposition for that profile? The extra revenue opportunity is on the table. Go get it.

## Sources

- Hosteltur: https://www.hosteltur.com/177662_la-brecha-del-gasto-turistico-el-visitante-extranjero-supera-en-un-36-al-viajero-espanol.html

## Citation

Foreign tourists spend 36% more than Spanish travelers. Hotel Tech News. 2026-07-26. https://hoteltech.news/digest/foreign-tourist-spending-gap