Singapore Airlines and Spain Tourism Board have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at boosting tourist arrivals to Spain. Under the agreement, both parties will jointly explore and implement activities to promote tourist traffic to Spain, by way of Singapore Airlines’ services between Singapore and Barcelona. Both have agreed to commit funds through to […]
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Singapore Airlines And Spain Tourism Board Sign MOU
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Valencia gets the green light on international tourism as the Formula One Grand Prix of Europe hits town this weekend
Over the years millions of overseas tourists have selected the Communidad Valencia as their holiday getaway with the vast proportion choosing to spend their time along the coastal strip of the Costa Blanca, while the city of Valencia in the past, was generally absent from the tourist map. However, as Spain’s third largest city, Valencia […]
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Spain received more than 19 million tourists in the first five months of the year, 7.3% up on the same period in 2010
Between the months of January and May, more than 19 million foreign tourists visited Spain, representing a 7.3% increase on the same period last year, according to figures published by the Spanish Inbound Tourism Survey (Spanish acronym FRONTUR), prepared by the Tourism Studies Institute of the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade. In the […]
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Consular Minister urges British residents to get the most out of living in Spain
British residents can get even more out of living in Spain by taking a number of simple steps, said Consular Minister Jeremy Browne MP on a visit to Malaga (15 June). Register on the Padrón to gain access to social services and cash savings Take time to learn some Spanish, volunteer to help others Tell […]
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Tourism gathers speed ready for the summer
Spain’s tourism figures for the first four months of this year are better than even the most optimistic forecasts. The Minister for Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Miguel Sebastián, reported on Tuesday that the number of foreign visitors to Spain was up by 8.5 per cent between January and April this year. He added that the […]
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Summer Solstice Festivities on the night of San Juan
The festival of Sant Joan takes place between June 20th till 24th and is a huge party full of bonfires, fireworks, music and dancing. Six months after Christmas the arrival of the summer solstice is celebrated during the shortest night of the year. The celebrations of Sant Joan are of pagan origin and consist to […]
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Jet2.com expands Spanish routes from Glasgow
Nine million visitors to Spain in first three months of 2011 as Jet2.com announces new route from Glasgow to Spain for 2012 . As peak season approaches for many of the popular holiday destinations, Spain is already enjoying a noticeable increase in visitors this year. Information from The Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade puts […]
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Life’s a beach! Spain awarded highest number of Blue Flag beaches in the world
The prestigious ‘Blue Flag’ eco label bestowed upon 3,550 beaches and marinas in 41 different countries across the globe has awarded Spain 511 Blue Flags for its beaches and 92 for its marinas, more than any other European country, in recognition of the Iberian nation’s beautifully pristine beaches. The Blue Flag is a highly recognised […]
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Monarch to set sights higher
Leisure carrier Monarch has overhauled its brand strategy to reposition itself as an airline that allows passengers to choose their own flight experience. Monarch chief executive Conrad Clifford said the charging shake-up was intended to provide an “upfront, transparent and simple to understand” policy. It is designed to differentiate Monarch from other budget airlines, and […]
