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Spain Predicts Record-Breaking Summer Tourism

Spain is preparing for a record-breaking summer tourism season, with predictions of 41 million visitors between June and September, a 13% increase compared to 2023. ...
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New IHG Hotels in Spain: Jerez, Granada, Seville, Sabadell

New IHG Hotels in Spain are set to enhance the travel experience with the signing of four new properties, adding over 500 rooms across key ...
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Zero Tolerance on Tap: Spain Tightens Alcohol Limits for Drivers

Spain is set to implement a “Zero Tolerance on Tap” policy by tightening alcohol limits for drivers. The new General Regulations for Drivers, which have ...
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Valencia Gears Up for Euro 2024 Final Screening

The anticipation for the Euro 2024 final is unstoppable as millions eagerly await tonight’s match at 9:00 p.m. between the Netherlands and England, where the ...
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Barcelona Sets Up Giant Screen for Euro 2024 Final

Barcelona is gearing up for an exciting event as the city sets up a giant screen for the Euro 2024 final. This Sunday at 9:00 ...
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Barcelona’s Wet Protests: Water Guns Target Tourists Like Songkran

Protesters in Barcelona have taken to using water guns to target tourists as part of mass demonstrations against the influx of visitors to the city. ...
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Valencia Hosts 136th International Wind Band Contest

From July 13 to 21, 2024, València will become the world capital of wind music with the 136th edition of the Certamen Internacional de Bandas ...
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Valencian Community Tourist Spending Hits €5 Billion in 2024

International tourists spent more than 5 billion euros in the Valencian Community during the first five months of 2024. This historic figure is due to ...
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Spain Welcomes 33.2 Million Tourists in Five Months

Spain continues to shine as a top tourist destination, welcoming 33.2 million visitors in the first five months of 2024. This impressive figure represents a ...
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30% of Spaniards Choose July for Summer Vacations

According to the latest data from the ObservaTUR Seasonal Report, 30% of Spaniards planning to travel this summer will start their vacations in July. This ...
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Higher Costs Hit Spain’s Summer Travelers in 2024

As July arrives, many in Spain begin their summer vacations. However, this year’s travelers face higher costs for hotels, gasoline, and tolls. According to the ...
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IFES World Summit 2024: Celebrating 40 Years of Innovation and Collaboration in Málaga

The International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) has concluded its World Summit 2024, held from June 18-22, marking not only the 25th annual ...
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Spain Battles Overtourism: Residents Demand Change

Spain battles overtourism and residents demand change. This issue, once a concern for neighborhood and conservation groups, is now widely recognized. The term “overtourism” now ...
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Etihad Cargo Launches A New Freighter Route to Madrid

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, is expanding its freighter network with a new route to Madrid. Starting 15 July 2024, ...
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Barcelona to Ban All Tourist Apartments by 2028

Residents of Spain’s most popular tourist cities, including Madrid, Barcelona, San Sebastián, Valencia, Santiago de Compostela, and Seville, have long opposed tourist apartments. These short-term ...
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Barcelona Gears Up for an Exciting Spanish GP 2024

This weekend, the Circuit de Barcelona will host the Spanish Grand Prix, showcasing recent upgrades worth 50 million euros. The three-year modernization project promises to ...
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Belugas from War-Torn Ukraine Begin New Life in Valencia’s Oceanogràfic

The marine mammal specialists from the Oceanogràfic of Valencia, along with teams from Georgia Aquarium and SeaWorld, have successfully rescued two belugas from the NEMO ...
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Valencia Bans Tourist Housing in Historic Center

The Urban Planning Commission of the Valencia City Council has unanimously approved a plan to ban tourist housing in most of the historic center, Ciutat ...
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Shark Alert: Gran Canaria Beaches on High Alert After Multiple Shark Sightings

Three beaches in Gran Canaria have been closed due to shark sightings, sparking alarm among locals and tourists. The initial alert occurred Saturday at Melenara ...
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Don’t Let Them Bite: Valencian Community’s War on Tiger Mosquitoes

The tiger mosquito is a persistent problem in the Valencian Community, particularly during the summer. This year, the infestation affects 464 out of 542 municipalities, ...
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