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Spain Wildfires Disrupt Rail Travel Between Madrid and Galicia

Travelers in Spain face significant disruptions this week as wildfires sweep through multiple regions, forcing train cancellations, detours, and delays across the country. The most ...
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Valencia Airport Breaks Passenger Records as Traffic Surges in 2025

Valencia Airport is flying high in 2025, setting records month after month and heading for another year beyond its official capacity. In July alone, the ...
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Promotional collage for LOT Polish Airlines announcing new direct routes from Warsaw to Rovaniemi, Finland, and Málaga, Spain, featuring winter forest scenery and a Mediterranean coastal city view.

LOT Adds Rovaniemi and Málaga Routes for Winter 2025/26

LOT Polish Airlines is bringing two new and contrasting destinations to its network for the 2025/2026 winter season. Travellers will soon be able to head ...
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Scenic view of the historic monastery and stone buildings in the Ribeira Sacra region of Spain, surrounded by rocky hills and greenery.

Short-Term Rentals Boost Rural Tourism in Spain

Travellers seeking authenticity are increasingly trading crowded city streets and tourist-packed coastlines for the quiet charm of Spain’s rural towns. Away from the bustle, these ...
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Ryanair Faces 22 Days of Strikes in Madrid as Summer Travel Disruptions Loom

Travelers passing through Madrid-Barajas Airport could face significant disruptions this summer as Ryanair ground staff have called for an extended series of strikes. Two of ...
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Hotel Occupancy in Valencia Hits 85% in July, Slightly Below 2024

Valencia closed July with a hotel occupancy rate of 85.4%, according to data from the city’s tourism foundation, Visit València. The figure is 1.6 points ...
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Parents Leave 10-Year-Old Son Behind at Barcelona Airport

Travelers at Barcelona’s bustling El Prat Airport witnessed an unusual and unsettling scene recently when a young boy was discovered alone in the terminal. While ...
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Crowded summer day at Barceloneta Beach in Barcelona with sunbathers, umbrellas, a lifeguard tower, and yachts in the background.

Barcelona Beach Lifeguards Launch Indefinite Strike Over Safety and Staffing

Tourists and residents strolling along Barcelona’s sun-soaked coastline this Friday were met with an unusual sight: lifeguard towers standing partly unmanned, banners fluttering in the ...
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Panel of hotel investors and landlords speaking at The District 2025 hospitality investment forum in Barcelona

Madrid and Barcelona Rise as Top 5 European Cities for Hospitality Investment

Spain’s hospitality sector is capturing global attention as 2025 shapes up to be a landmark year for hotel and resort investments. Industry analysts and major ...
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TIS 2025 and Foro MICE Form Strategic Tourism Alliance

The global tourism industry is preparing for a major collaborative push in the meetings and events sector as Tourism Innovation Summit (TIS) 2025 and Foro ...
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Red Porsche Taycan and gray Porsche Macan charging at ultra-fast EV stations in Madrid’s Nuevos Ministerios parking, part of Spain’s largest EV hub.

Spain’s Largest EV Charging Hub Opens in Madrid

Madrid has taken a bold step toward sustainable mobility with the opening of Spain’s largest public electric vehicle (EV) charging hub. Located at the Nuevos ...
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Spain’s Best and Worst Airports for Flight Delays in 2025

Spain flight delays 2025 data from AirHelp reveals which airports performed best and worst for on-time departures during the first half of the year. With ...
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Group of Touristech Startup Fest 2024 winners holding certificates and a large winner check at the Tourism Innovation Summit in Seville.

Seville Hosts Global Travel Tech Innovation Contest at Touristech Fest 2025

Seville hosts a global travel tech innovation contest at Touristech Fest 2025, where 40 cutting-edge startups will pitch their ideas to top investors and tourism ...
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Collage showing the exterior of Sercotel de los Reyes hotel in Madrid, its restaurant area, a fully equipped meeting room with red chairs and blue tablecloth, and a guest room with a double bed and large window.

Sercotel Opens New Business Hotel in Madrid

Madrid’s ever-evolving hospitality landscape continues to diversify as Sercotel Hotel Group unveils its newest addition—Sercotel de los Reyes. Situated in the dynamic business zone of ...
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Spanish Travelers in 2025: Who Spends, Who Travels, and Where They Go

Spanish travelers in 2025 are planning their holidays with clearer priorities, greater confidence, and distinctly different habits depending on their home region. According to the ...
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A tourist photographs his woman partner posing in front of the Royal Palace of Madrid on a sunny day.

Spain Emerges as Top Sustainable Travel Destination in Europe for 2025

Spain emerges as a top sustainable travel destination in Europe for 2025, driven by its reputation for safety, cultural richness, and environmental responsibility. According to ...
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Passengers boarding a Renfe high-speed train at a station in Spain.

Spain’s High-Speed Rail Breaks Passenger Records in 2024

Spain’s high-speed rail system has achieved record-breaking success in 2024, with passenger numbers and market competition reaching historic levels. This surge follows a transformative period ...
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Tourism Reputation Declines in Basque Country Amid Local Protests

Tourism reputation declines in Basque Country amid local protests as tensions rise between economic growth and community well-being. According to the latest LLYC Tourism Perception ...
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Cruise ship passengers sunbathing on deck as the vessel docks in the Port of Barcelona, with city skyline and harbor infrastructure visible in the background.

Barcelona Cruise Terminal Reduction Faces Backlash Amid Overtourism Concerns

Barcelona’s latest attempt to curb the overwhelming influx of cruise tourism is stirring controversy. While the city’s new agreement with the Port of Barcelona promises ...
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Ryanair Boeing 737-800 parked at an airport gate.

Court Finds Ryanair Guilty of Defamation and Unfair Competition Against eDreams ODIGEO

A Spanish commercial court has ruled that Ryanair engaged in unfair competition and defamation against eDreams ODIGEO, one of Europe’s largest online travel companies. The ...
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