United Kingdom and Germany account for 40% of the visitors and the Nordic market is the largest contributor to overall growth. According to figures released this week, 6.3 million foreign tourists visited Spain in June, representing an increase of 5.3%, 320,000 tourists, more than a year ago, and represents the best figure on historical record […]
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Spain sets new June tourism record
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Record Summer Predicted for Spanish Tourism
The President of the Spanish Federation of Travel Agencies (CEAV), Rafael Gallego, in a statement to Europa Press this week said that the tourism forecast for this summer, after one week into the season, is “pretty good”, with the number of domestic and international tourists in Spain expected to increase by an average of between […]
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11% increase in Alicante airport passengers reflect high demand for the Costa ‘booming’ Blanca
Time and time again, the Costa Blanca proves to be a top destination for those visiting Spain with its mountainous interior, miles of golden sandy beaches and subtropical climate it’s no wonder it remains a top region for those wishing to purchase a holiday home in the sun. If the figures from Spanish Airports and […]
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Malaga on the up
Tourism numbers in Malaga, Spain, continue to grow in 2013. The latest data for the first five months of this year show an increase in overnight stays of 6.5 percent compared to the same period in 2012, with a total of 703 277. In June, the trend is likely to continue according to the Department […]
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Spanish Tourism looking positive for the summer months
Juan Molas, president of the Spanish Confederation of Hotels and Tourism Accommodation (CEHAT) said “In 2013 we hope to leave recession behind in the tourism sector.” In the last two months, industry expectations have changed radically. Before Easter the occupancy forecasts were terribly pessimistic, but now that the high season is in full swing, hardly […]
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Ryanair Launches Its Biggest Ever Winter Schedule
Ryanair celebrated the launch of its 2013 winter schedule by launching a 100,000 seat sale across its entire European network, with prices starting from just £22.99 for travel in September, which are available for booking until midnight (24:00hrs) Thur (11 July). Ryanair’s Robin Kiely said: “Ryanair is delighted to launch our 2013-14 winter schedule, with […]
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‘Priority’ Shannon to Alicante Ryanair route resumes
DIRECT flights from Shannon to the Costa Blanca have resumed just in time for summer with Ryanair’s restored seasonal service to Alicante. The Spanish resort had been identified as a priority by the new management team at Shannon, chairman of the SAA Rose Hynes said. “We are delighted to see this Alicante service commence today […]
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Airlines and the internet shape where we buy property abroad
Improved air access and cheaper fares combined with the convenience of the internet have changed how and where people buy overseas property today, according to a recent survey by the Overseas Guides Company. Recent survey evidence shows that 50.6 per cent of people buying abroad want their new property to be within an hour of […]
