Spanish Tourism News
Meliá Hotels International strengthens its presence on the Costa del Sol with a new resort complex
Meliá Hotels International, Spain’s leading hotel company, has announced the upcoming addition of the Holiday World Resort complex to its portfolio. Located in Benalmádena, one of the most iconic and popular destinations on the Costa del Sol, the three hotels and premium apartment complex that make up Holiday World Resort will become part of Meliá‘s offering in Málaga as of next March.
FITUR 2026 to confirm the strength and potential of the UK tourism market
FITUR 2026, the International Tourism Trade Fair, running from 21 to 25 January at IFEMA MADRID, will highlight the vitality of the UK tourism market and the close relationship it maintains with Spain, a destination to which British travellers give one of the highest ratings in Europe. In 2024, 18.4 million British tourists visited Spain, accounting for 19.6% of the total. By September 2025, arrivals were expected to reach 15.3 million, up 4% year-on-year, with spending projected at €19 billion, according to the Secretary of State for Tourism.
Arival study reveals Spanish travelers’ unique approach to travel
A new report from Arival, the “2025 European Traveler Outlook,” offers crucial insights into the distinctive travel behaviors of Spanish travelers, just as the experiences industry gathers in Valencia for Arival. The study reveals that while Spanish travelers share the broader European enthusiasm for experiences, they also exhibit specific patterns in trip frequency, spending habits, and activity preferences.
Mirai announces 18% increase in direct hotel sales share in Spain for summer 2024
The share of hotels sold via the direct channel in Spain increased by an average of 18% during the summer of 2024 over other channels thanks to the determination of the hoteliers to improve the profitability of the hotels again, according to data from Mirai. Although during the initial weeks of the UEFA Euro Cup 2024 sales growth slowed down, probably also due to the bad weather in Spain, in the last few days the company has observed that growth is picking up again. This rebound suggests a potentially very positive last-minute booking trend in most tourist destinations.
The Spanish Tourist Office Announces 2nd Edition of Spain Sustainability Day Taking Place 17 April
Following the success of the inaugural Spain Sustainability Day in 2023, the Spanish Tourist Office (UK) has announced the event’s second edition taking place on 17 April 2024 at The Conduit, London.
Popular Holiday Destination Issues Warning About Invasive Algae Causing Unpleasant Odor On Beaches
The Spanish government has warned tourists who want to enjoy the sun on their favourite beaches about a stinky algae that is washing up.
Spain sees intense recovery of tourism
Spain received nearly nine million passengers from international airports in August, representing 87% of those who arrived in the same month of 2019, according to data published yesterday by Turespaña from Aena records.
Spain is imposing caps on visitor numbers for its top attractions
Spain has introduced limits on the number of tourists who are allowed to visit its natural attractions, including beaches, national parks and islands.