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Record EUR 179 million fine on low-cost carriers in Spain for cabin baggage charge
Spain has fined five budget airlines, including Ryanair a record fine of EUR 179 million for charging passengers for hand… Read More
FITUR 2025 promotes pride in tourism, key for sustainable development
The 45th edition of FITUR, a leading tourism trade fair, will be held at Madrid from January 22-26, 2025. In… Read More
Stage set for 3rd World Sports Tourism Congress in Madrid
The third edition of the World Sports Tourism Congress (WSTC), organised by UN Tourism and the Government of the Region… Read More
BLS International launches doorstep visa services for Spain in India
BLS International, a leading visa processing and consular services, has unveiled its latest campaign titled Unlock Your Spain Visa at… Read More
Barcelona to hike tourist tax for cruise passengers
In the latest string of measures undertaken by the vibrant Catalan capital of Barcelona, the city’s mayor has announced plans… Read More
Despite local protests, spike in tourism demand for Spain
Despite protests against overtourism in some of the country’s most popular destinations, travel analytics firm ForwardKeys has predicted a busy… Read More
IHG to add 4 hotels across key cities in Spain
British hospitality chain IHG Hotels and Resorts (IHG) has announced the signing of four new properties in Spain which will… Read More
Barcelona residents stage protests against mass tourism
Demonstrations against tourist overcrowding that have already taken place in recent months in the Canary Islands and Mallorca in Spain… Read More
Spain issued most visas to Moroccans last year, India in top 5
Spain received a total of 1.4 million Schengen visa applications in 2023, making it the third country with most visa… Read More
Barcelona to ban all short-term rentals for tourists from 2029
Barcelona, the largest city and capital of Catalunya region in Spain, has announced plans to enact a citywide ban on… Read More
Riu joins hands with Achilles for more sustainable supply chain
Riu Hotels and Resorts has become the first major Spanish international hotel chain to sign a global agreement with Achilles,… Read More
121st UN Tourism Executive Council stresses innovation & investment
Representatives from 47 nations, including 18 ministers of tourism, attended the 121st session of the UN Tourism Executive Council at… Read More
Tourists in Catalonia face water restrictions as Spanish drought deepens
The government of Catalunya in Spain is said to be implementing a system to measure water usage at tourist establishments… Read More
Young Spanish travellers lead in use of AI for trips: Phocuswright
Young Spanish travellers stand out as the most comfortable using AI for adopting generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools for trip… Read More