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While tourism figures will boom in Spain, the Balearics may see them drop off over the coming years.

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Spain will overtake France in terms of foreign tourist arrivals in 2040

The average daily expenditure of visitors will double in 2030 with respect to 2017.

Humphrey Carter21/10/2024 12:28

British tourists are more likely to pay in cash while on holiday.

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Britons splash the cash in Mallorca

It is young people who are more likely to increase their cash use abroad than any other age group with 54% of 18-34 year olds saying they spend more cash when abroad then back home in the UK.

Humphrey Carter21/10/2024 11:54

A woman shows a sign during a demonstration for a change in the tourism model in the Canary Islands

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Anti-tourism protests sweeping across Spain

Tourism-dependent Spain has seen a series of protests against over tourism this year in Barcelona, and other popular holiday destinations like Mallorca and Malaga.

Humphrey CarterReuters21/10/2024 11:39

The extreme heat experienced by holidaymakers this year, is one of the reasons people are reconsidering their travel plans for Southern Europe.

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British tourists concerned about heat, overcrowding and price

"The soaring costs, against the backdrop of people feeling financially squeezed and reports of protests in response to overcrowding are also responsible for people considering their options."

Humphrey Carter18/10/2024 11:19

One of this summer's protests in Mallorca.

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Greece takes a swipe at Spain's overcrowding problem

“The question is not whether we want more tourists, but whether we want tourists who will spend more in our country.”

Humphrey Carter17/10/2024 12:36

Spain will be the first country in the European Union to develop this one-stop rental shop.

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British tourists warned that Spain is cracking down on "illegal" tourism

The aim is to prosecute fraud and put a stop to illegal or fraudulent seasonal tourist accommodation in order to "mobilise the largest residential rental housing stock".

Humphrey Carter16/10/2024 11:04

New Spanish tourist registration could breach data protection law.

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85% of Bulletin readers will boycott Mallorca in fear of being fined 30,000 euros

Many people feel it is an infringement of their human rights and could also clash with data protection laws, not to mention being a major hassle.

Humphrey Carter15/10/2024 12:58