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Spain is the Mediterranean's benchmark: the market every sun-and-beach destination measures itself against, from Canary Islands capacity to Balearic overtourism debates. For tour operators it is both a volume giant and a pricing reference. Coverage here tracks Spanish arrivals, hotel investment, policy shifts and what they signal for competing destinations.
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AgencyWTTC Global Summit Opens in Malta
WTTC convened ministers and global business leaders from 24 countries in Valletta for a high-level Global Leaders Dialogue, held as part of WTTC’s 26th Global Summit.
HotelTourism nights booked online up 5.3% in Q2 2026
Between April and June 2026, tourists spent 258.8 million nights in EU short-term rental accommodation booked through Airbnb, Booking or Expedia.
CruiseMarella Cruises launches summer 2028 sailings featuring brand-new Greek port
Marella Cruises, TUI UK’s cruise line, has announced its summer 2028 cruise programme, including a new Greek port, Patras.
DestinationThe top 10 countries for travel and tourism in 2026
The 2026 edition of the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) has just been published, with Europe dominating the top 10.
AgencyeasyJet announces 18 new routes for summer 2027
easyJet has today put 18 new routes on sale from 10 UK airports, providing more connections to destinations across Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Greece, Cyprus, Montenegro and Bulgaria.
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.
AgencyPackage holiday prices match 3.2% inflation, airfares down 0.4%
Package holiday prices in the EU were 3.2% higher in August 2026 than in August 2025, matching the overall inflation figure (3.2%).
HotelTUI Group continues to reduce single-use plastic across its hotel portfolio
TUI Group has reduced single-use plastic consumption in its hotels to 40 grams per guest night in FY25, marking a 13 per cent reduction compared to FY24.
Agencyalltours continues to expand Its Adults-only offerings
Adults-only hotels are more in demand than ever. Demand in this segment has also risen at alltours.
AviationAena's Spanish airports serve 34.9 million passengers in August
Some 34.9 million passengers travelled through Aena's Spanish airports in August, 4.7% more than in the same month last year, the airport operator said on Tuesday.
DestinationSpain sets out 2030 sustainable tourism strategy – with residents a ‘core’ focus
Spain is on course to welcome 100 million international visitors this year, but amid concerns over mass tourism, the country is rethinking how it manages continued growth.
AgencyWTTC announces high profile speakers for 2026 Global Summit
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced two further high-profile speakers for its 26th Global Summit in Valletta, Malta, taking place between 7–9 October 2026.
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.
DestinationeasyJet holidays launches winter 2027 package holidays
easyJet holidays has launched its winter 2027 holidays, with great-value beach and city breaks now available to book for travel between 1 November 2027 – 31 March 2028.
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Barcelona authorities raise tourist taxes
2h agoAgency
WTTC Global Summit Opens in Malta
2h agoHotel
Tourism nights booked online up 5.3% in Q2 2026
4d agoCruise
Marella Cruises launches summer 2028 sailings featuring brand-new Greek port
4d agoDestination
The top 10 countries for travel and tourism in 2026
Sep 29Agency
easyJet announces 18 new routes for summer 2027
Sep 28Hotel
Hilton’s new hotel brand, Outset Collection, is coming to the EMEA region
Sep 25Agency
Package holiday prices match 3.2% inflation, airfares down 0.4%
Sep 25Hotel
TUI Group continues to reduce single-use plastic across its hotel portfolio
Sep 25Agency
alltours continues to expand Its Adults-only offerings
Sep 23Aviation
Aena's Spanish airports serve 34.9 million passengers in August
Sep 17Destination
Spain sets out 2030 sustainable tourism strategy – with residents a ‘core’ focus
Sep 16Agency
WTTC announces high profile speakers for 2026 Global Summit
Sep 15Destination
Spain experienced the hottest summer in its history during the 2026 season
Sep 14Destination