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Wizz Air makes Spain its next growth hotspot
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (502+ words) Spain is set to become a major growth market for Wizz Air as the low-cost carrier opens its first operational bases in the country. The airline will open new bases at Madrid and Valencia airports in early November, with operations…...
Spain expects about 43 million visitors in summer
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (382+ words) Spain is on track for another record-breaking summer tourism season, with the government forecasting about 43 million international arrivals between June and September'around 6% more than during the same period last year. According to Industry and Tourism Minister Jordi Hereu, international visitor…...
Cruise holidays taxed much less than hotels claims T&E study
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (540+ words) Cruise vacations in Europe are taxed significantly less than hotel stays despite their much greater environmental impact, according to a new study by transport and environmental advocacy group Transport & Environment (T&E). The report found that passengers staying on cruise ships…...
Ryanair to shut its Berlin base and slash flights by 50%
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (453+ words) Accused of being "hopelessly inefficient, Berlin base will be closed by Ryanair next October. This will translate into a massive reduction of flights as the Irish low-cost carrier will transfer its 7 Berlin aircraft to other bases across Europe which offer…...
Spain tourism shows continued appeal and resilience in turmoil times
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (520+ words) Spain is showing remarkable resilience in turmoil times around the world, according to Spain Minister of Industry and Tourism Jordi Hereu. With the impact of the Gulf war, the minister noted'a shift in tourism flows from the Eastern Mediterranean to…...
Spain poised to gain as travelers avoid Gulf routes.
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (410+ words) Spain is positioning itself as a potential beneficiary of shifting travel patterns linked to ongoing tensions in the Gulf, with tourism officials and analysts expecting a possible uptick in demand despite broader global uncertainty. Geopolitical instability in the Gulf region…...
Easy Jet Big Seat Release puts millions more seats on sale for winter 2027
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (155+ words) Easy Jet just dropped its Big Seat Release, with over 12 million seats on sale for 2027. Seats travelling between 1 February and 21 March 2027 are now on sale including over February half term. This represents more than seven million seats on flights to…...
Aviation groups face off over Spain airport fee
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (232+ words) European airport trade group ACI Europe has hit out against the International Air Transport Association in an ongoing row over Spain airport fees. ACI Europe calls IATA's demands unrealistic. IATA called on Spain airport operator Aena to slash its planned…...
Ibiza limits cars, pushing early booking and greener travel
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (382+ words) Ibiza is cutting daily rental car traffic by around 2, 000 vehicles compared to last summer, following the introduction of a new legal cap. The move is part of a wider push by island authorities to ease congestion and promote more sustainable…...
Barcelona to double tourist tax
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (194+ words) Barcelona is effectively doubling the existing tourist tax for overnight stays. City leaders just announced hikes for stays in hotels and short term rentals, effective next month. Guests in hotels are impacted the most, with hotel taxes going up to…...