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Andalucia Sees Decrease In Visitor Numbers - Tue. 12 May. 2009
The Spanish region of Andalucía has seen its visitor numbers from Britain drop by 18% in the first quarter of 2009. The results were announced at the recent ‘Loving Andalucía British Tourist Trade Forum’ which took place in Malaga.
Spanish Tourism To Suffer 'For A While' According To AITO - Thu. 09 Apr. 2009
The Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO) has predicted that the decline in Spanish holidays will only be a short term situation. AITO confirmed that an unhealthy exchange rate is causing Spanish tourism to suffer and that it is likely that 'for a while', Spain will be viewed as too expensive by British holidaymakers.
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
