Madrid could follow the Balearics and introduce tourist tax
Balearics introduced a tourist tax in 2016.
Brits in pole position in Spain, French pip Germans into third
In February a total of 784,496 Britons visited Spain, an increase of 35.6% compared to February of the previous year.
Weakness of the pound a warning for Spain's tourism in 2023
The Bank of Spain is less positive about tourism this year than politicians and industry representatives.
Guardia Civil commander is new tourism chief of staff
Enrique Gómez Bastida has been involved with tackling 'tourism of excess' in Magalluf and Playa de Palma.
Union paid for 7,000 pound visit to Spain by Labour Members of Parliament: report
"Plans for government and ways to tackle inequality..."
Short term holiday accommodation getting out of control in Spain, Palma not included
Airbnb said this month it had recorded a "disproportionate" 31% rise in single-room listings on its platform in the third quarter, attributing it to more homeowners seeking extra income amid a cost-of-living crisis.
Amid clouds on economic horizon, Spain's jobless rate stays below 3 million mark
Warning of clouds on the horizon because of soaring inflation
Spanish economy feels the blue
Spain maintained its growth target for 2022 at 4.3%, partially helped by a strong tourist season leading to a “strong GDP expansion” in the second quarter, Calvino said.
Summer tourism prospects good - but after the summer?
"Let's enjoy the summer," say the hoteliers; there's uncertainty ahead.
Spain tourism jumps in April, almost back to pre-pandemic levels
In April 6.1 million tourists visited Spain.
Tourists take a photo of their ice creams as they tour in Ronda
FILE PHOTO: Tourists take a photo of their ice creams as they tour Ronda, Spain, May 25, 2022. REUTERS/Jon Nazca/File Photo
A good summer, but "we can't just return to 2019"
The tourism figures are positive, but there are challenges in terms of tourism transformation and diversification.
Balearics foreign tourists in March 60,000 fewer than in 2019
First-quarter foreign tourism in the Balearics was 22% lower than in 2019.
Parallel realities, the tourism season, war and Covid
What will the Easter tourist season be like in Mallorca?
EasyJet say they will not be putting up fares
There will still be "very cheap" fares for the summer.
Change to UK teens' double-jab requirement being studied
The president of the Canary Islands, which have been affected by the measure during what is high season, has been in regular contact with the Spanish government.
Foreign tourism to Spain soars in 2021, but far below pre-pandemic level
The number of foreign visitors in December was 2.95 million.
Spain confident tourism will bounce back this year
Spain was the world's second most visited country in 2019.
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Comment: Tourism plan
“It might have been better if the Balearic government had waited on their plan....”
Jason Moore19/02/2022 10:24