
Back in 1990, Barcelona’s hotels – which account for the largest share of overnight tourists in the city – hosted 1.73 million guests. In 2019, this number had increased to nearly 9.5 million before plunging due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. During the global health crisis, France, Italy, and the United States were among the main international source markets for Barcelona's hotel industry. Moreover, the Catalonian capital has also largely contributed to placing its region among the three most visited autonomous communities by Spanish tourists.