Viva España

Madrid gives Spanish tourism 400-million-euro boost

Madrid - The Spanish government is to help the country's tourism industry deal with the effects of the global financial crisis by supplying a cash injection worth some 400 million euros (500 million d

Aerolineas Argentinas

Spain PM sees amicable end to Argentina airline row

SAN SALVADOR - Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero said he was confident there will be a satisfactory solution to a quarrel between Argentina's government and a Spanish-owned airline i

New President Of Iberocruceros And VP Corporate Marketing & Communication

Executive changes In Costa Crociere S.p.A.

HONG KONG - The Costa Crociere S.p.A. Group has announced new executive appointments in two of the Group’s cruise lines: Iberocruceros and Costa Cruises.

Inks Deal On Two New Resorts In Spain

Geneva Hospitality Group goes international

ORLANDO, FL - Geneva Hospitality Group is going international by inking the deal on two new and prestigious resorts in Spain - The Palatinum Resort and Spa and in the Caribbean Sea, Caracola Beach and

Do Not Panic After Costa Bombs

Brit tourists told not to panic

British tourists travelling to Spain are being advised to go ahead with their holiday plans despite bombs on the Costa del Sol.

Spain

Two bombs explode on Spain's South coast

MADRID - Two bombs exploded Sunday on the south coast of Spain, and police located a third, in the latest apparent terrorist attack on the country's popular tourism region.

Turkish Tourism

Turkey, not Spain, is Brit’s top vacation spot

ISTANBUL, Turkey (eTN) - For the first time in 40 years Spain is no longer the most popular destination for British summer holidays, if latest figures are to be believed.

Spain's Catalan Province Holds 20th Annual Competition

Lleida to award 45,000 Euros for travel journalism

Lleida, SPAIN – The province of Lleida in Spain’s Catalan region is hosting its 20th annual Pica D’Estats, an international tourism award, and this year is increasing prize monies to 45,000 euro

Spain bombings

Basque separatists bomb Spanish tourist resorts: police

MADRID — Four bomb blasts claimed by Basque separatists militants ETA struck two seaside resorts in northern Spain Sunday, police said, in a fresh offensive by the group against tourism targets.

Spain

Foreign tourist killed at Pamplona bull festival

Thirteen thrillseekers, including seven foreigners, were injured today during the first "running of the bulls" at the annual San Fermin festival in Pamplona, Spain.

Successful Co-op Program

Portugal and Spain invest in promoting Iberian Peninsula as single destination

The tourist offices of Portugal and Spain have announced a renewed commitment and financial support for their successful co-op program, which promotes both countries as a single destination. Launched in 2006, PortugalSpainBoth is a marketing platform for its partners and travel suppliers to reach qualified leisure travelers.

Spain

Wind farms will blight Spain's nature tourism hotspot

One of Spain’s last untouched landscapes, the Sierra de Gata in north-western Extremadura, may shortly be inundated with up to 91 wind farms.

Endorsement Called An Honor And Opportunity To Expand

Rate Tiger wins backing from Spanish Hotel Association

Spain’s hoteliers association has given its backing to Rate Tiger as the online channel and revenue management software of choice for its industry.

The Spanish Confederation of Hotels and Tourist Accommodation (CEHAT) has recognized Rate Tiger’s suite of products as the most effective way for its members to manage their ... read more

Spain Coach Crash

Nine Finnish tourists killed in Spain coach crash

MADRID - Nine Finnish tourists were killed and 22 injured when their coach careered off a motorway in southern Spain, the Civil Guard said on Saturday.

"There were 44 people on the bus, and it seems they were all Finnish," a Civil Guard spokesman said. He said six of the injured were in serious condition.

Golf War?

Turkey plots to steal Spain’s golf tourists

As Turkey makes plans to add 100 new courses, Spain’s tourism sector can expect some competition.

At the last count, Spain had over 350 golf courses, attracting so many wealthy tourist to areas such as the Costa del Sol that golf generated €900m in the Málaga province alone in 2006.

Spain

Spain's Iberia to bid for rival airline Spanair

MADRID - Airline Iberia said on Thursday it would bid for Spain's second-biggest carrier, unlisted Spanair, which Scandinavia's SAS put up for sale last year.

The Spanish flag carrier said it would make an offer with Spain's Gestair, a privately owned leasing firm that rents planes and crew to Iberia among others.

Spain

Spain attracts near 60 mln tourists in 2007 - group

Madrid - The growth of city breaks and low-cost airlines helped Spain attract 59.7 million tourists last year, 2.2 percent more than visited the world's second most popular destination in 2006, its main tourism trade body said on Monday.

Spain tourism

Spain unveils sustainable tourism plan

Spain’s tourism officials have unveiled a plan to develop a comprehensive strategy to improve the quality of the country’s tourism product by the year 2020 and to ensure that Spain stays competitive in today’s marketplace by developing business models that are environmentally, socially and culturally sustainable.