Almost 700.000 Tourists Visited Madeira In January

Almost 700.000 Tourists Visited Madeira In January

January 2024 Sees Madeira Tourism Flourish, with UK and France Leading Growth Despite Dips in German and Portuguese Markets.

British And French Markets Drive Growth

In January 2024, tourism in Madeira saw an increase in visitors, totaling 697,400 guests, marking a slight rise of 0.1 percentage point compared to January of the previous year. Notably, the British (+3,8%) and French markets (+0.8%) showed growth, while the German market saw a decline (-2.7%), possibly because of the difficult economic situation in the country. Madeira previously expected a rise in tourism from Germany for 2024. A sharp decline could also be noted in the national Portuguese market (-8.6%).

Top Tourist Countries In Madeira

  • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom: 24.5%

  • 🇩🇪 Germany: 20.5%

  • 🇵🇹 Portugal: 13.6%

  • 🇫🇷 France: 3.6%

  • 🌍 Other countries combined: 38,3%

Metrics Show Positive Trends

The revenue metrics for the hospitality sector also exhibited positive trends. Room revenue per available room (RevPar) rose to approximately €51.21, marking a 7.1 percentage point increase from January 2023. Additionally, the revenue per room used (ADR) stood at €87.54, reflecting an 11.9 percentage point increase compared to the same period in the previous year.

Source: Madeira.gov.pt

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