Data Behind Mass Tourism Protests in Spain: 3 Takeaways

If your idea of Spain is eating paella, dancing flamenco, and improving your Spanish, Catalonia might surprise you.

No affordable housing, overrun healthcare and disrespectful behaviour. A growing list of complaints is being thrown at local authorities who fail to keep tourism numbers under control.

At the age of 63, I was bankrupt and in foreclosure. I had less than nothing because I owed money to a friend. All I had were my pensions. I knew I could never afford to retire in the US.

The revenue of Indian tour and travel operators is expected to increase by 15-17% during the 2025 fiscal year, according to projections by credit ratings agency CRISIL. The growth is driven by rising domestic tourism and increasing propensity to travel overseas, the agency said. 

Since our American family moved from South Carolina to Madrid, I've been slowly adapting to all things Spain.

Singapore has been recrowned as the country with the world’s most powerful passport in 2024.

UN Tourism and TUI Care Foundation have solidified their ongoing partnership by signing an agreement at the UN Tourism headquarters in Madrid. The agreement focuses on empowering artists and artisans, particularly women and youth, in rural tourism destinations in Africa. With this new agreement, TUI Care Foundation becomes the first partner to support the pilot phase of the Tourism for Rural Development Small Grants Programme by UN Tourism.

Although certain parts of Spain can be overcrowded with tourists, I've found some lesser-visited spots that shouldn't be overlooked.

The war between the Greens and the Blacks has gotten off to a brutal start throughout House of the Dragon season two, resulting in tragic deaths, gruesome injuries, and an awful lot of scheming. The series, which sees the reign of Westeros heir Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy) threatened by her half-brother King Aegon II Targaryen (Tom Glynn-Carney), has brought its battles to the shores of Cornwall, the forest of Bourne Wood, and the streets of Cáceres, Spain. Like its predecessor Game of Thrones, the fantastical HBO series has built its vast world using a combination of sets and real-world locations—with the help of CGI, of course.

As 2024 unfolds, the Philippines is on the brink of achieving a remarkable milestone in its tourism sector. The country, known for its stunning natural landscapes, vibrant culture, and warm hospitality, is set to welcome a record number of international visitors this year. This surge in tourism highlights the Philippines’ growing appeal as a premier travel destination and underscores the successful efforts of the government and industry stakeholders in promoting the nation’s diverse attractions. In addition in just over a month the capital will host the prestigious World Travel Awards Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony 2024 on the 3rd September at the City of Dreams Manila. The 6.2-hectare City of Dreams Manila is a luxury resort featuring three hotels: Nüwa Manila, Nobu Hotel, and the Hyatt Regency Manila, City of Dreams. An iconic egg-shaped dome houses luxurious VIP and exclusive gaming areas.

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India’s outbound tourism market is expected to reach $55.4 billion by 2034, annual growth of over 11%, according to a new report by Indian commerce body FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry). The market is projected to reach $18.8 billion in 2024.