Spain Tourism News
Spain at World Travel Market 2023
From January up until the end of September 2023, Spain received 66.5 million international arrivals, up 18.8% year-on-year, and 0.6% below pre-pandemic levels in 2019. The main inbound tourism markets were the United Kingdom, representing around 13.8 million arrivals, France with almost 9.4 million arrivals and Germany, with almost 8.5 million arrivals.
Hilton Mallorca Galatzo to host World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2022
The World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2022 will take place at the new Hilton Mallorca Galatzo, Spain on 1 October 2022, with the leading travel industry figureheads from across the continent attending the red-carpet reception.
Saint Lucia and Spain among nations relaxing Covid entry restrictions
Saint Lucia and Spain are among the nations relaxing entry requirements. For Saint Lucia, fully vaccinated travellers no longer need to take pre-travel Covid tests, with unvaccinated travellers requiring a negative PCR test. Meanwhile Spain will allow unvaccinated arrivals entry with proof of negative PCR or antigen test.
Radisson Collection Hotel, Gran Vía Bilbao debuts in Spain
Radisson Collection Hotel, Gran Vía Bilbao has opened its doors. The property - home to the gourmet NKO restaurant - becomes the second from the Radisson Collection in Spain.
Vueling boosts Easter leisure flights from UK
From April 8-18, the International Airlines Group-owned carrier will showcase its strong confidence in UK tourism to popular Spanish destinations.
Spain loosens rules for younger UK travellers
From Monday, UK travellers aged between 12 and 17 can present a negative Covid-19 PCR test, taken within 72 hours of arrival to Spain, as an alternative to having been fully vaccinated.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Barcelona Sagrada Familia set for spring opening
Radisson Hotel Group has confirmed the signing of Radisson Blu Hotel, Barcelona Sagrada Familia. The relaunched Hotel Barcelona 1882 will become the first property from the brand in the city.
Jamaica signs tourism memorandum with Spain
Jamaica minister of tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has signed a memorandum of understanding with his Spanish counterpart as the Caribbean destination continues to rebuild its hospitality sector.
easyJet to offer holiday flights from Southend Airport
easyJet will once again offer flights from London Southend for next summer to Malaga in Spain and Palma de Majorca in the Balearic Islands.
Ocean Drive Madrid to open in February
Located in Plaza de Isabel II, in front of the Opera Palace, a few steps from the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol and Gran Vía, guests are in the heart of the capital.
Ryanair signs Junta de Andalucía partnership
As the most southern region in Spain, Andalucía is famous for its Moorish architecture, an autonomous region of hills, clear-blue rivers, and mouth-watering food.
Spain to require proof of vaccination from UK travellers
Spain has updated its entry requirements for travellers from the UK. From December 1st, travellers arriving from the United Kingdom in Spain will need to show a vaccination certificate.