Tourism

Visitors, hotels, attractions, ski tourism, overnight stays, and tourism strategy.

Other•4 Related•May 19, 2026 • 19:31

Canillo Parish Launches €2.5M Ideas Competition for Roc del Quer Viewpoint Expansion

Architects and engineers have until 15 July 2026 to submit sustainable designs enhancing visitor experience while preserving the high-mountain landscape, with €10,000 for the winner.

Business•4 Related•May 19, 2026 • 07:16

Andorra's Xavier Espot Praises Canary Islands' ZEC in Gran Canaria Talks

Andorra's head of government Xavier Espot visited Gran Canaria to strengthen ties with Canary Islands president Fernando Clavijo. Leaders focused on high-value sectors and shared strategies to overcome tourism dependency and boost competitiveness.

Business•5 Related•May 19, 2026 • 06:16

Andorra Hotels Hit 66.72% Occupancy in 2025-2026 Winter Season, Third-Best on Record

Strong snowfalls and ski packages sustained demand despite minor dip from Easter shift, though staffing shortages pose ongoing challenge.

Business•4 Related•May 18, 2026 • 18:16

La Massana Approves €6.6M Purchase of Arinsal Cable Car and Parking

The purchase ensures long-term public control of vital tourism and ski infrastructure in Arinsal, following negotiations and a court ruling on ownership. Future plans include potential underground parking.

Culture•3 Related•May 17, 2026 • 21:02

Nearly 600 Canillo Residents Visit Pont Tibetà Bridge at Record-Breaking Resident's Day Event

Total attendance topped 1,100 across parish attractions, surpassing expectations and showcasing strong local enthusiasm for rediscovering tourist sites.

Andorra Road Accidents Rise to 533 in 2025, Fatalities Plunge to One

Fatalities fell sharply to one from seven amid higher incidents, with injuries up and fines focusing on speeding. Tourist peaks drove summer spikes, police data shows.

Business•2 Related•May 14, 2026 • 12:46

Andorra Hotels Offer Housing, Flight Aid in Colombia Worker Pilot

Andorra advances a pilot on-hire programme with Colombia to ease hotel labour shortages. Workers gain 9-month permits amid tight quotas, with hotels subsidising housing and half flights for full-season commitment.

Environment•2 Related•May 13, 2026 • 14:16

Encamp Parish Council Launches Second Edition of Nature Survival Adventure in Grau Roig

Expanded programme responds to high demand with added sessions teaching fire-starting, navigation, first aid and emergency skills to promote respect for Andorra's mountains.

Dutch Tourist Detained in Andorra for Reckless U-Turn Crash Injuring Motorcyclist

A Dutch tourist faces charges after an illegal U-turn on CG-1 severely injured a local motorcyclist. Separate alcohol-related crash on CG-2 led to another arrest amid a wave of DUI and reckless driving detentions.

Business•2 Related•May 12, 2026 • 11:32

Andorra Selected Adds 14 New Premium Establishments, Reaching 46 Members

Andorra Turisme's initiative accredited 14 new high-end spots in a networking ceremony, boosting premium tourism focused on excellence. Efforts target long-haul markets with trade fairs and B2B activities amid growing global interest.

Culture•4 Related•May 11, 2026 • 17:01

Sant Julià de Lòria's 17th Ruta de la Tapa Draws Record 12,572 Dishes Amid Festive Vibes

Event from May 6-10 featured €4 tapas at 15 venues, digital voting for healthiest and best sweet awards, and live entertainment despite challenging weather.

Culture•3 Related•May 10, 2026 • 17:46

Canillo Parish Hosts Free Open Doors Day to Ice Rink, Bridge and Viewpoint on May 17

Residents of Andorra can access Palau de Gel, Pont Tibetà and Mirador del Roc del Quer with free tickets from May 15, limited spots available to boost community engagement.

Politics•3 Related•May 09, 2026 • 06:01

Andorran Parliament Rejects Automatic Salary Indexation to Inflation

Andorra's parliament majority blocked an opposition push to study tying private salaries to consumer prices, favoring targeted aids like wage hikes and housing support over automatic adjustments amid inflation debates.

Business•5 Related•May 07, 2026 • 12:46

Andorra Floating Population Hits 4.8M in Q1 2026, Up 6.3% YoY

Andorra saw its floating population surge to 4.79 million in Q1 2026 amid winter tourism, with equivalent population rising 3.3% to 147,125, underscoring tourism's strain on resources versus 89,368 residents.

Business•5 Related•May 06, 2026 • 07:16

IMF Warns Andorra Economy Slowing to 2.1% in 2026 Amid Inflation Spike

Andorra faces a sustained economic slowdown after strong expansion, with external shocks and fading internal momentum contributing. Inflation jumped to 4.9% in April, surpassing neighbors Spain and France.

Politics•5 Related•May 05, 2026 • 11:01

French Tourist Detained in Andorra with War-Style Replica Weapons During Macron Visit

Police detained a 48-year-old French tourist in Pas de la Casa for carrying two realistic replica firearms during heightened security for President Macron's visit to Andorra as co-prince. The items were harmless but prompted precautionary arrest near the helicopter site.

Business•5 Related•May 05, 2026 • 07:17

IMF Warns Andorra Economy Slowing to 1.5% Growth by 2030 Amid Inflation Spike

Andorra faces a sustained economic slowdown after strong growth, with external pressures like Middle East conflict and high energy costs hitting tourism and trade. April CPI surged to 4.9%, exceeding Spain and France rates.

Business•4 Related•May 04, 2026 • 20:01

Andbank Launches Financing for Pas de la Casa Bars to Comply with Terrace Ordinance

Andbank provides favorable financing to help Pas de la Casa bars and restaurants adapt terraces to a new Comú d’Encamp ordinance. The support counters challenges from reduced tourism due to a French landslide and access issues.

Business•4 Related•May 04, 2026 • 11:46

IMF Praises Andorra's 3.9% Growth in 2025 but Forecasts Slowdown to 2.1%

Andorra's economy showed robust strength last year with near-full employment, but faces structural hurdles like ageing population and rising healthcare costs. The IMF recommends diversification via EU integration and healthcare efficiencies.

Culture•4 Related•May 03, 2026 • 07:01

Mercat de la Vall 11th Edition Launches in Andorra la Vella Amid Rain and Holiday

Around 30 stalls filled Andorra la Vella's historic center with handmade crafts and local foods on Saturday, braving rain and a holiday weekend that drew mainly tourists. Vendors stayed optimistic despite slow sales.

Business•4 Related•May 02, 2026 • 06:32

Andorra Tourism Minister Proposes Doubling Tourist Tax in Peak Seasons

Andorra plans a dynamic tourist tax system with higher peak-season rates based on market studies of neighboring countries. Changes require law amendments and sector consensus, potentially effective by late 2026 or 2027. Collections have stabilized post-2022 rollout.

Business•2 Related•Apr 30, 2026 • 07:02