Spain Tourism News
LaLiga to promote Spain as safe tourism destination
The government, LaLiga and the Confederation of Employers and Industries of Spain have come together in a bid to boost and promote the country as a safe destination for tourism.
Southern Europe sees demand return as borders reopen
ForwardKeys has revealed that a series of announcements by governments of southern European countries has triggered an almost immediate jump in international flight bookings for Greece, Portugal and Spain in July and August.
Balearic Islands gear up to welcome first tourists
The Balearic Islands are moving toward the ‘new normal’ of tourism as the coronavirus pandemic recedes. Following in the footsteps of Formentera, the islands of Ibiza, Mallorca and Menorca have reached ‘stage three’ of the Spanish reopening plan.
Wizz Air heads for Gran Canaria as flying returns
Known for its diverse ecosystems and landscape of mountains, pine forests and sandy beaches stretching over 60 kilometres, Gran Canaria is often referred to as a ‘miniature continent’.
Spain presents new hygiene protocols to tourism sector
The Spanish secretary of state for tourism has published 12 guides detailing new technical specifications required for the safe reopening of the tourism industry.
Spain to remove Covid-19 quarantine from July
Officials in Spain have confirmed the country will drop a two-week quarantine requirement for arrivals from July 1st. The decision comes as the country seeks to reopen its tourism sector ahead of the summer season.
Spain to reopen to international tourists in July
Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has announced the country will reopen to international tourists from July, pledging to guarantee the safety of visitors and the workforce.
Spain latest to offer inspiring video in coronavirus battle
The objective of the initiative is to consolidate tourists’ loyalty to the destination by reminding them of all that Spain has to offer and all that can be enjoyed once the Covid-19 crisis has passed.
Breaking Travel News investigates: How Spanish hospitality might recover from coronavirus
With the first chinks of light being seen in the Spanish battle against the coronavirus pandemic, Sophie Perret, senior director with HVS, here examines how two key tourism destinations might begin to recover from its impact
Spain to close all hospitality accommodation from Tuesday
Officials in Spain have ordered the closure of all hotels, campsites and short-stay accommodation from next Tuesday. There have been 14,769 coronavirus cases recorded in the country, with 638 deaths to date.
Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower opens in Spain
Hyatt Hotels has welcomed the opening of the fully renovated 280-room Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower. The property is being positioned as a gateway to the city’s new financial district.
Iberia launches Stopover Hola Madrid programme
Luis Gallego, executive chairman of Iberia, has joined with mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, to launch a new stopover programme entitled Hola Madrid