Spain and Portugal bookings surge as tourists flee conflict affected Middle East travel this summer

Bookings rise fast while Strait of Hormuz uncertainty looms

Spain and Portugal are reporting a jump in summer flight and hotel bookings as travelers reroute away from conflict-affected parts of the Middle East. Industry groups have nudged growth forecasts upward, expecting stronger revenues, with Spain leading the demand shift. Still, higher fuel costs and broader travel pullbacks—plus uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz—could blunt the gains.