
Valencia’s hotel industry was significantly affected by severe floods in November, which caused a sharp decline in the number of international and domestic visitors.
According to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE), the province witnessed a decline of more than 35,000 foreign visitors Compared to the same period last year. This decline contributed to the loss 80,000 overnight staysdisrupting what had been a record trend for the city’s tourism sector.

Despite these numbers, overall activity at Valencia Airport was able to stabilize. However, the absence of nearly a third of international visitors has greatly impacted local hotels. In November 2022, the city welcomed 115,319 foreign touristsBut this year’s floods have reduced that number significantly.
Domestic tourism also suffered more 14,000 fewer Spanish residents Hotel accommodation during the same month. While Valencia hotels have provided shelter to some flood victims and volunteers, the decline in visitors from other areas of Spain reflects the broader trend.
Interestingly, while the number of visitors decreased, the total number decreased Number of nights spent overnight Among Spanish citizens it actually rose by 83000. This was driven by an increase in the average length of stay, rising from just over two days to nearly two and a half days.
Regionally, The impact of the floods has been contained within Valencia, with Alicante showing greater resilience and mitigating the overall decline in the number of travelers to the region. Across the Valencian Community, overall passenger numbers decreased slightly 23000– This is a smaller decrease compared to the losses witnessed in the city of Valencia alone.
From a financial perspective, the impact of the flood on profitability was more moderate. the Average daily rate (ADR) For hotels it increased slightly to 93.30 eurosexceeding last year’s number by a percentage 1.00 euros. Similarly, Revenue per available room (RevPAR) increased by 0.40 euroslanding in 62.57 euros. This represents a slowdown from the growth seen in October, but still reflects resilience in the hospitality sector.
While the floods disrupted tourism patterns, Valencia hotels maintained their profitability, suggesting that extended stays and stable prices helped offset the decline in visitor numbers. As recovery efforts continue, local businesses hope that the tourism sector will rebound stronger in the coming months.