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HotelHilton’s new hotel brand, Outset Collection, is coming to the EMEA region
Outset Collection by Hilton, Hilton’s new collection brand that brings together independent hotels with unique character, is entering the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region.
DestinationConcert announcements spark easyJet holidays city break demand
easyJet holidays sees searches jump by up to 346% as fans book European getaways around Harry Styles and Oasis tours.
DestinationSpain experienced the hottest summer in its history during the 2026 season
The Spanish Meteorological Institute reported that the summer of 2026 was the hottest in the past 65 years.
DestinationMadrid breaks tourism record, tops €10 billion in international spending in six months
Madrid welcomed 5.66 million international tourists in the first half of 2026, generating a record-breaking €10 billion in spending.
LatestWTTC unveils seven principles to help destinations turn tourism growth into shared prosperity
The WTTC has released a new policy brief outlining seven principles to help destinations manage tourism growth and create lasting value for local communities.
HotelMandarin Oriental introduces its new resort – Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra
Mandarin Oriental introduces Punta Negra, Mallorca, its third Spanish property. The luxury resort offers 131 elegant rooms, rich gastronomy, and a signature wellness sanctuary.
AviationEmirates and Real Madrid have extended their partnership through 2031
Emirates and Real Madrid have renewed their prestigious sponsorship agreement, extending their successful partnership across football and basketball through 2031.
DestinationPope Leo XIV’s visit to Spain Expected to spark tourism surge and economic boost
The upcoming pastoral visit of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV to Spain is expected to generate a substantial economic and tourism impact across Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands, reinforcing the powerful role major religious events can play in supporting local communities, businesses, and destination visibility.
AgencyKenya Cabinet Minister the Hon. Najib Balala, appointed at the WTTC
The highly-experienced former Kenyan Tourism Minister, the Hon. Najib Balala, has been appointed to the Leadership Team at the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the global voice of the...
AviationSpanish airlines expand capacity for peak travel season despite fuel concerns
Spanish airlines have increased seat capacity for the April-October peak travel season by 6%, banking on strong tourist interest in the Mediterranean country despite wider concerns over the...
DestinationUN Tourism launches road map towards the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism 2027
UN Tourism is leading the shift from dialogue to delivery as it begins preparations for the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism in 2027.
DestinationWTTC chooses Spanish city of Madrid for new Global Office
WTTC Operating Committee unanimously approves Madrid as new location, following an extensive strategic review.
DestinationTrain crash in Spain: 40 dead
40 people lost their lives when two high-speed trains derailed near the city of Córdoba in Spain.
DestinationTourism investment in Bulgaria: new UN Tourism guidelines highlight opportunities in the sector
UN Tourism has officially launched Tourism Doing Business: Investing in Bulgaria, a comprehensive set of guidelines of the opportunities available to investors in the country’s tourism sector.
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Spain's travel & tourism sector set to surpass €269BN in 2026
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Hilton’s new hotel brand, Outset Collection, is coming to the EMEA region
Sep 25Destination
Concert announcements spark easyJet holidays city break demand
Sep 23Destination
Spain experienced the hottest summer in its history during the 2026 season
Sep 14Destination
Madrid breaks tourism record, tops €10 billion in international spending in six months
Aug 4Latest
WTTC unveils seven principles to help destinations turn tourism growth into shared prosperity
Jul 29Hotel
Mandarin Oriental introduces its new resort – Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra
Jun 23Aviation
Emirates and Real Madrid have extended their partnership through 2031
Jun 12Destination
Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Spain Expected to spark tourism surge and economic boost
Jun 5Agency
Kenya Cabinet Minister the Hon. Najib Balala, appointed at the WTTC
May 4Aviation
Spanish airlines expand capacity for peak travel season despite fuel concerns
Apr 22Destination
UN Tourism launches road map towards the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism 2027
Feb 2Destination
WTTC chooses Spanish city of Madrid for new Global Office
Jan 28Destination
Train crash in Spain: 40 dead
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