Post-COVID Travel Demand Forecasting Data Analyst Barcelona

As the world emerges from the global pandemic, the travel industry is rebounding—and professionals who can forecast demand effectively are in high demand. The role of travel demand forecasting analyst in Barcelona is ideal for data-savvy individuals eager to shape travel organizations’ strategies through data-driven insights. With Spain’s tourism market recovering fast and Barcelona being a major travel hub, this role offers exposure to forecasting models, travel analytics, and business intelligence in a dynamic environment. In this role you’ll work with large volumes of travel‑related data—flight bookings, hotel occupancy, mobility trends, global travel restrictions, and consumer behavior—to build models that predict future travel demand. These insights help airlines, hotel groups, travel tech platforms, and tourism boards make strategic decisions: pricing, capacity planning, marketing, resource allocation, and customer experience. Barcelona offers a unique setting—it’s a vibrant tourism city, a growing tech hub, and home to many travel‑tech companies and analytics teams. About the Role of Travel Demand Forecasting Analyst Developing demand‑forecasting models for travel markets (airline, hotel, mobility) using machine learning, time‑series forecasting, or econometric methods. Aggregating and cleaning travel data: bookings, cancellations, origin‑destination flows, mobility/micromobility, seasonal trends, and policy impacts (e.g., post‑COVID recovery). Working closely with business units (market insight, operations, and revenue management) to translate model outputs into actionable recommendations. Visualizing forecast results, building dashboards, and presenting scenario analysis (e.g., “if travel restrictions lift by June…”) to senior stakeholders. Monitoring and updating models continuously as the travel industry evolves rapidly in a post‑COVID era. Contributing insights to strategic decisions: route expansion, hotel inventory, partnerships, marketing campaigns, and sustainability initiatives. Because travel demand is recovering and evolving unpredictably (with new variants, regulation changes, and consumer sentiment shifts), this role, strong modelling skills, and domain knowledge of travel markets. Requirements Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Data Science, or a related quantitative discipline. 3–5 years (or more) of experience in forecasting, analytics, or modelling — ideally with a focus on travel, hospitality, or mobility sectors. Strong programming skills (Python or R), experience with time‑series forecasting methods, machine learning, statistical modeling, and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, and Looker). Proficiency in SQL and experience handling large datasets, data cleaning, and preparation of metrics and dashboards. Excellent communication skills: ability to translate technical forecasting output into business insight and present to non‑technical audiences. Fluency in English; Spanish is highly beneficial, especially if collaborating locally in Barcelona. Travel industry knowledge (airlines, hotels, mobility) or interest in it is a strong plus. Barcelona’s market values analysts who can navigate fast‑changing conditions, bring insights to travel recovery strategies, and deliver measurable business value. Salary & Benefits In Barcelona, a travel demand forecasting analyst position offers a competitive salary and benefits, reflecting the growing importance of analytics in travel recovery. Estimated annual salary: €45,000–€65,000 for mid‑level analysts; for senior/lead roles with expert forecasting skills, salaries can reach €70,000–€80,000+ (based on digital‑talent salary data). Benefits Include: Flexible/hybrid working arrangements (especially common in Barcelona tech and analytics roles) Professional development budget (training, conferences, data science certifications) Health insurance, paid leave, potentially travel‑industry perks (discounted travel, hotel stays) Opportunity to work in a global travel company, exposure to international data and markets Relocation support (for international candidates) if role demands travel‑industry or global remit Given Barcelona’s growing digital and travel tech sectors, these roles balance strong compensation with an attractive quality of life. How to Apply: Travel Demand Forecasting Analyst