March 31, 2010 03:27 ET

Where Spanish Travelers Are Headed in 2010

HotelsCombined.es Reports the Top Ten Domestic and International Cities Spanish Residents Are Traveling to in 2010

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA--(Marketwire - March 31, 2010) -  HotelsCombined -- the world's leading hotel search engine -- reports the top 10 domestic and international travel destinations for Spanish residents in 2010. Statistics are based on the Web site's current booking leads for the upcoming year. Madrid and Barcelona top the list for domestic destinations while London and New York City rank highest for international destinations.

Top 10 Domestic Destinations for Spanish Travelers in 2010
Top Cities	Average Room Rate (EUR)	Average Night Stay	Percent of Domestic Travel	Total Hotels on HotelsCombined.es
1. Madrid	EUR 75	2.2	8.0%	575
2. Barcelona	EUR 75	2.3	4.0%	791
3. Granada	EUR 59	2.3	2.3%	152
4. Benidorm	EUR 67	3.5	1.9%	221
5. Seville	EUR 63	2.4	1.9%	187
6. Gran Canaria	EUR 67	4.8	1.8%	395
7. Valencia	EUR 66	2.1	1.4%	121
8. Mallorca	EUR 72	3.4	1.2%	1,042
9. Cordoba	EUR 63	2	1.2%	78
10. Tenerife	EUR 77	4.8	0.9%	364

Top 10 International Destinations for Spanish Travelers in 2010
Top Cities	Average Room Rate (EUR)	Average Night Stay	Percent of International Travel	Total Hotels on HotelsCombined.es
1. London	EUR 89	3.7	4.3%	1,420
2. New York	EUR 128	6.5	4.2%	599
3. Paris	EUR 102	3.5	3.5%	1,721
4. Rome	EUR 92	3.6	2.6%	1,933
5. Berlin	EUR 74	3.9	1.7%	923
6. Lisbon	EUR 63	3	1.4%	218
7. Milan	EUR 87	2.6	1.1%	415
8. Prague	EUR 61	3.9	1.1%	756
9. Amsterdam	EUR 84	3.4	1.0%	414
10. Marrakech	EUR 70	4	1.0%	584

It comes as no surprise that the capital city Madrid ranks as the number one domestic destination for Spanish travelers in 2010. According to the Instituto Nacional de Estadística, the number of accommodations in Madrid is increasing at an ever-faster rate as the city works hard to meet travelers' demands. Recently, the quality of the accommodations in Madrid has even received national and international recognition.

London and New York City are repeat top destinations for international travelers and HotelsCombined General Manager Michael Doubinski comments, "For 2010, we are seeing a continued popularity in trips to London and New York City. Specifically, London repeatedly ranks first for international destinations, offering vacationers opportunities to experience such landmarks as Piccadilly Circus, The Palace of Westminster and Buckingham Palace."

Spokesperson Eileen Geibig, PR Manager Europe at Visit London remarked, "We believe what Spanish visitors find most exciting about London is its diversity -- London offers them something for every taste, every budget and every age."

Of the top 10 international travel destinations, eight of those cities are within Europe, indicating a strong desire among Spanish residents to stay close to home. The destinations outside of the continent include New York City, one of the top travel destinations worldwide, and Marrakech in Morocco, Spain's closest African country.

Online media release with destination lists: http://press.hotelscombined.es/Press-Releases/Where-Spanish-Travelers-Are-Headed-2010.php.

About HotelsCombined

HotelsCombined is the world's leading hotel search engine, with a database of more than 200,000 hotels from 195 countries. The site streamlines the largest amount of real-time international hotel deals into one simple and efficient format, aggregating prices from prominent online travel agents and hotel chains, including Expedia.es, FastBooking.es, LastMinute.es, Intercontinental Hotel Group, Hilton Hotels, Carlson Hotels and Choice Hotels. For more information or to find unbeatable hotel deals, visit www.HotelsCombined.es.