Madrid : Spain's tourism employment hit a record high in 2024 as the sector continues to surge in popularity among both international and local travellers. The industry's expansion is not only filling hotel rooms and restaurants but also significantly boosting employment numbers.
This year, the number of Social Security affiliates working in tourism reached almost 2.905 million in July, a 3.5 per cent increase from the same month last year, and an impressive 11 per cent rise compared to the pre-pandemic summer of 2019.
While Spain's tourism industry propels the country's economy and job market, it remains one of the key pillars of economic growth.
In July, nearly 13.7 per cent of all contributors to the Social Security system were employed in tourism-related jobs, highlighting the sector's vital role.
Remarkably, the tourism industry has achieved three consecutive months of record-breaking employment figures.