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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

VIP Lighters: a Spanish tourist and a chemical technician among the thieves caught in the Aeroparque freeshop

A Spanish tourist and a chemical technician were caught stealing luxury items from a freeshop at Aeroparque in Argentina.

Mar 4 • 13:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Trip to Annecy, a Medieval Dream in French Haute-Savoie

The article highlights the enchanting medieval town of Annecy in France, often overlooked by Spanish travelers, known for its stunning lake and historical architecture.

Mar 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Free cancellations and reduced rates: the contingency plan of Spanish hoteliers for tourists stranded in Dubai

Spanish hotel chains have activated contingency plans to assist their guests stranded in Dubai due to airspace closure from military conflicts.

Mar 2 • 10:47 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Checked out of the hotel, out of money...',' Spanish tourists stranded due to flight cancellation

Spanish tourists are stranded in India following the cancellation of their flight due to restrictions in airspace amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 2 • 09:24 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Thousands of holiday apartments are disappearing from the Spanish market. Brussels intervenes

The European Commission questions Spain's unified register of properties for tourist rental, leading to the removal of tens of thousands of properties deemed illegal or non-compliant.

Feb 26 • 08:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Government multiplies by six the funds of Turespaña to attract high-income tourists

The Spanish Government has significantly increased funding for Turespaña, earmarking €11 million to attract high-income tourists from markets beyond traditional European sources.

Feb 26 • 04:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

An Indonesian court sentences the murderers of Matilde Muñoz to 18 years in prison

An Indonesian court has sentenced two men to 18 years in prison for the murder of Spanish national Matilde Muñoz during a robbery at her hotel in Lombok.

Feb 25 • 07:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

An Indonesian court sentences two men to 18 years in prison for the murder of Matilde Muñoz

An Indonesian court has sentenced two men to 18 years in prison for the murder of Spanish citizen Matilde Muñoz, who was killed in her hotel room in Lombok.

Feb 25 • 07:08 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Madrid Rules the Best European Destinations for This Year

Madrid has been named the top European destination for 2023 by European Best Destinations, highlighting its cultural offerings and vibrant lifestyle.

Feb 24 • 08:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

TUI launches new route to gorgeous city that looks like nowhere else in Spain

TUI has introduced a new city break route to Bilbao in Spain's Basque Country, tapping into the growing interest among British travelers for lesser-known Spanish destinations.

Feb 18 • 10:58 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Gustavo Egusquiza, one of the world's leading experts in luxury tourism

Gustavo Egusquiza is a Spanish communication and public relations consultant specializing in luxury tourism, recognized as one of the world's foremost experts in the field.

Feb 17 • 18:22 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Micro-society on the North Coast of Africa is rich in history and has few international tourists

The article discusses the Spanish enclave of Melilla on Africa's north coast, highlighting its rich cultural history and the limited presence of international tourists.

Feb 17 • 08:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Simón Pedro Barceló: "Families Can't Live with Tourists in the Same Building"

Simón Pedro Barceló, co-president of a major Spanish tourism group, expresses concerns over the coexistence of families and tourists in the same buildings in Cuba during an interview.

Feb 16 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I met the King of Benidorm - he knows where to find 87p pints and best beaches

The article features Nigel Pope, known as the King of Benidorm, sharing his insights on the best places to eat, drink, and enjoy in the popular Spanish resort.

Feb 12 • 11:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Government is considering revoking the National Tourist Interest status of Holy Week in Sagunto for excluding women

The Spanish government is deliberating whether to revoke the National Tourist Interest designation of Sagunto's Holy Week celebrations due to the exclusion of women from key roles in the festivities.

Feb 11 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Life & Tech

Travel quiz: Which Spanish city hosts a tomato-throwing festival?

This travel quiz asks readers to identify the Spanish city known for its famous tomato-throwing festival.

Feb 10 • 19:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Spanish locals livid after Brits ditch Balearics for other hotspots - 'where are our customers?'

Local Spanish residents are frustrated as British tourists are opting for different vacation destinations instead of the Balearic Islands, impacting local businesses.

Feb 6 • 14:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Beautiful Spanish hidden gem with hardly any tourists and £13 flights from UK

A Spanish city offers a tranquil escape for travelers with £13 flights from the UK and minimal tourist crowds.

Feb 6 • 02:00 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Brussels gives four months to the Government and the Junta de Andalucía to eliminate the duplication of tourist apartment registrations

The European Commission has given the Spanish Government and the Junta de Andalucía four months to address the issue of duplicate registrations for tourist apartments as part of its review of the Sustainable Tourism Law project.

Feb 5 • 22:29 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Incidents with coins in the first days of the ticket system at the Trevi Fountain

The article reports on incidents involving Spanish tourists who refused to pay the newly introduced entry fee at the Trevi Fountain and threw coins instead.

Feb 3 • 13:08 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Free Culture: When to Visit Museums in Madrid, Barcelona, València, Sevilla or Zaragoza without Paying Admission

The article explains how to enjoy top-tier museums in major Spanish cities without spending any money, highlighting regular free admission opportunities.

Jan 31 • 21:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Arriving Well

The article reflects on old age and its associated stubbornness through a story involving a tourist guide and an elderly woman's belief about Orson Welles' death.

Jan 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Monster pregnant deep-sea 'dragon' shark washes up on popular tourist beach

A bizarre-looking pregnant Portuguese 'dragon' shark washed up on a popular Spanish tourist beach, astonishing locals and experts alike due to its unusual appearance and tragic fate.

Jan 13 • 21:25 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Necessary or Superficial: First Impressions of the Regulation Launched in Toledo in 2026 to Regulate Tourism

The article discusses the new tourism regulation set to launch in Toledo in 2026 and the mixed reactions to its necessity and effectiveness.

Jan 13 • 19:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New 'stay alert' warning signs for tourists appear in Tenerife

New warning signs for British tourists have been installed in Tenerife, a popular Spanish island known for its sunny weather.

Jan 8 • 09:47 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Four corners to visit in winter and enjoy rural tourism in the islands

The Spanish islands offer a unique winter tourism alternative with less crowded conditions ideal for exploring rural landscapes and cultural heritage.

Jan 7 • 11:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

Yemen will turn Socotra Island into a 'sovereign symbol', after 600 tourists had to be evacuated, some Spanish

Yemen's government plans to develop Socotra Island into a sovereign symbol following the evacuation of 600 tourists amid increased governmental focus and new air connections with Saudi Arabia.

Jan 7 • 08:43 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The Spanish economy loses momentum amid a minefield

Spain's economy is slowing down due to reduced tourism and the end of European funds, facing challenges from international instability and political deadlock.

Jan 5 • 02:54 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

A Spaniard living in Bali issues a warning to those who want to travel to this country

A Spanish woman living in Bali shares crucial advice for prospective travelers, emphasizing essential items to bring that are hard to find in Indonesia.

Jan 4 • 18:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

The Indonesian Police investigate whether there was negligence in the shipwreck of a Spanish family

Indonesian police are investigating potential negligence in the recent shipwreck of a tourist boat carrying a Spanish family, resulting in the search for the family's missing members and the rescue of two survivors.

Jan 2 • 07:52 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

Two Spanish tourists die in a traffic accident in Saudi Arabia

Two Spanish citizens have died in a traffic accident in Saudi Arabia, while two others sustained injuries, occurring about 1,000 meters from the capital, Riyadh, during a tourist trip.

Dec 30 • 17:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Consumption orders seven multinationals to remove advertisements for tourist apartments in Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territory

The Spanish Ministry of Social Rights and Consumer Affairs has mandated seven tourist rental platforms to remove advertisements for vacation accommodations located in Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, citing 138 illegal listings and threatening further actions if not blocked in Spain.

Dec 30 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Brit holiday hotspot hit by deadly floods as rare 'red weather alert' issued

Heavy rains have led to severe flooding in popular Spanish tourist destinations, prompting a rare 'red weather alert' for extraordinary danger.

Dec 28 • 21:15 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

The towns in Spain that want to be the capital of Christmas

Spanish towns are enhancing their holiday decorations and activities to attract Christmas tourists, with some already fully booked.

Dec 27 • 12:54 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

A Spanish family missing after the sinking of a tourist boat in Indonesia

A Spanish family, consisting of a couple from Valencia and their two children, has gone missing following the sinking of a tourist boat in Indonesia, reportedly caused by high waves.

Dec 27 • 09:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Four members of a Spanish family missing in a shipwreck in Indonesia

Rescue teams in Indonesia are searching for four missing Spaniards, including two adults and two children, after a boat sank near Padar Island, east of Bali, although two other Spanish tourists were rescued and are safe.

Dec 27 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

A Spanish family missing after the shipwreck of a tourist boat in Indonesia

Four members of a Spanish family are missing following the sinking of a tourist boat in Indonesia, with seven others rescued from the incident.

Dec 27 • 08:18 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

"At the Gates of 100 Million" - Although Spanish Tourism is Recording Great Results, It is Concerned

Even as Spanish tourism enjoys a promising year with expectations of surpassing 100 million visitors, concerns linger about future performance, according to Mesa del Turismo de España.

Dec 27 • 02:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Pension spending now equals the revenues of the entire Spanish tourist industry in its record year

Spain's Social Security has spent a record €189.6 billion this year on contributory pensions, matching the revenues of the tourism industry.

Dec 27 • 02:03 UTC

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