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Spain is still the top destination for summer travel in 2024, with 9.49 million visitors expected in May alone.

Spain is still the top destination for summer travel in 2024, with 9.49 million visitors expected in May alone.

Based on analysis of major markets such as the US, UK, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain, TurespaƱa’s Summer Trend Reports show that Spain is still the most popular destination for foreign travelers this summer. The Spanish Ministry of Industry and Tourism has published its estimates for foreign visitor arrivals and [...]

Spain No Longer Accepts 24-Hour Spanish Visas for Melilla & Ceuta.

Spain No Longer Accepts 24-Hour Spanish Visas for Melilla & Ceuta.

The unique 24-hour visas that the Spanish consulates in Tetouan and Nador issued for entry into the Spanish enclaves of Melilla and Ceuta would no longer be accepted by Moroccan authorities. Rather, they will only take residency permits and Schengen visas from people leaving Morocco to enter these enclaves. Cross-border [...]

Spain requests that Morocco deny entry to Senegalese nationals who do not possess a Schengen visa.

Spain requests that Morocco deny entry to Senegalese nationals who do not possess a Schengen visa.

Senegalese passport holders who have not held a Schengen visa for the previous two years have been asked by the Spanish authorities to ban them from traveling on flights with layovers in Spain until February 19. This request has been sent to the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, [...]

6.5% More People Are Employed in Spain's Tourism Sector Than in 2022.

6.5% More People Are Employed in Spain’s Tourism Sector Than in 2022.

In the third quarter of 2023, nearly three million people found work in Spain’s tourism industry. Turespana, the Spanish tourism body, released data showing that this number is 6.5% higher than it was during the same time last year. Compared with the same quarter the previous year, 180,604 more people [...]

San Sebastian, Spain, Is Planning to Outlaw New Hotels in an Effort to Combat Overtourism.

San Sebastian, Spain, Is Planning to Outlaw New Hotels in an Effort to Combat Overtourism.

To encourage a more sustainable approach to tourism, the Spanish city of San Sebastian intends to outlaw the development of new hotels and vacation rentals. It is possible that this measure will be implemented as early as next year. Not just San Sebastian is acting in this way. As part [...]

The Russian Tourist Federation informs Hungary is the country where obtaining a Schengen visa is the easiest, although data for 2022 suggest otherwise.

The Russian Tourist Federation informs Hungary is the country where obtaining a Schengen visa is the easiest, although data for 2022 suggest otherwise.

Hungary has lately received the support of the Russian Federation’s tourism agency as a viable choice for Russian citizens seeking a Schengen visa. They would be allowed to travel around Europe with this visa, especially when certain nations are not giving travel documents as a result of the military crisis [...]