SPAIN EXPECTING UP TO 50 MILLION TOURISTS THIS SUMMER

Spain anticipates hosting approximately 50 million tourists this summer (July to September), with roughly even numbers of domestic (51 %) and foreign (49 %) visitors. The figure is similar to 2019, according to the report entitled «The tourism model at the crossroads of recovery» which was compiled by trade union CC. OO. and released last month.

The report also notes that this summer will see a total of 160 million overnight stays, 1.8 % more than 2019, with foreign tourists accounting for the bulk (60 %) compared to Spaniards (40 %), given their higher purchasing power and longer average stay on trips to Spain. Moreover, peak activity in the busiest period of the year for tourism could see up to 280,000 people employed in the sector in the summer.

In terms of segments, the report notes that sun and beach tourism is enjoying greater post-pandemic recovery than business travel.

Three Fuerteventura hotels that are part of The World of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection have received Travellers Choice awards for 2023 by Tripadvisor.

The awards from the world’s top travel advice site recognise the commitment and efforts of Secrets Bahía Real and Alua Suites Fuerteventura (in the north of the island) and Alua Village Fuerteventura (south) in surpassing client expectations with excellent products and an impeccable service day in and day out, as reflected in the many positive opinions submitted. On the website of each hotel, clients can choose between the different types of board and/or rooms and suites available. The awards are based on the comments received from clients, who have rated the quality of the facilities and the level of service offered by the hotels as very high.

A new website launched by Granada’s provincial government recommends ten routes that showcase the historical, archaeological and artistic heritage of different areas of the province, including 102 visitable landmarks.

The site provides relevant details and information on access, together with additional materials to encourage people to explore the locations. The routes are divided into the categories of Arab Baths, Andalusí Castles; Water Heritage; Historical and Democratic Memory; Museums; Palaces and Gardens; Iberian and Roman heritage; Religious heritage; Prehistory; and Andalusí Towers. The website has a search facility for consultation of itineraries through different areas and historical periods. The map tool can also be used for visit and route planning.

The Tu patrimonio (Your Heritage) initiative and new website are not designed to display the province’s entire heritage, which is much richer and extensive, but rather to offer up to date and quality information for potential visitors to enable them to organise and plan their visits via www.tupatrimonio.dipgra.es.

By Cristina Torres Luzón Illustrated by Ilustre Mario