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Malaga Ready For Tourism Investment - Wed. 12 Nov. 2008
A tourism boost is planned for Malaga and its surrounding areas with an investment worth billions of pounds. Malaga is already a popular holiday and city break destination for British tourists, and the addition of another 2,000 hotel beds over the next couple of years will help to increase its popularity.
Benidorm Is Architectural Landmark - Tue. 28 Oct. 2008
The Spanish resort of Benidorm is has received high praise from a leading Geography Professor who believes the site should be recognised in the same vein as Stonehenge , the Acropolis and the Taj Mahal.
Spain Travel Advice After ETA Explosions - Tue. 19 Aug. 2008
Thousands of tourists in the Costa del Sol found themselves stranded at the weekend as police searched for three ETA bombs.
Low-cost Airlines Carry 2.7 Million Passengers To Spain In August - Tue. 25 Sep. 2007
Low-cost airlines were responsible for up to 2.7 million passengers to Spain throughout August, which meant an increase of 42.9% from the year before and accounting for a total of 40.2% of air passengers, according to the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism.
Tourism not Affected by Canary Island Fires - Thu. 02 Aug. 2007
Fires which have swept through the Canary Islands this week are said to be now under control. The fires in Tenerife and Gran Canaria have destroyed over 30,000 hectares of mostly pine forest on the islands’ volcanic peaks but have not affected beaches or holidaymakers.
Spain Invests Millions Into Balearic Island Tourism - Thu. 05 Jul. 2007
In light of growing competition form rival countries, Spain is investing more than €2.7 million into promoting tourism to the Balearic Islands of Menorca, Majorca and Ibiza.
Spain Feels Impact of Late Sales Discounting - Fri. 29 Jun. 2007
Major Spanish destinations are feeling the impact of a price drop for package holidays which has affected around half of the top 30 holiday destinations.
British Airways Steps Up Iberia Interest - Wed. 23 May. 2007
British Airways has joined a consortium led by Texas Pacific Group to make a bid for Iberia
Fuerteventura Tourism Boosts Canaries - Fri. 11 May. 2007
Despite the bolder and brasher reputation of its Canary Island neighbours, Fuerteventura has edged ahead in the tourism battle by attracting more visitors, new figures reveal. In 2006, the number of visitors increased by 8% compared to 3.39% for Tenerife and 1.68% for Gran Canaria.
Tourism Essential to Island of Ibiza - Tue. 17 Apr. 2007
A recent report by the Balearic Centre of Investigation and Tourist Technology gives a clear insight into the importance of tourism to the Island of Ibiza.