Tourism

In a poignant response to ongoing frustrations, residents of Spain’s Canary Islands are set to take to the streets once more on May 18th. The protest, organized by the group 'Canarias tiene un límite' (The Canary Islands have a limit), aims to address the mounting concerns regarding......

Explore Girona’s 70th Temps de Flors festival, featuring 114 floral installations across the Old Town, art inspired by Monet, live music and iconic Game of Thrones filming sites. Girona’s flower festival marks 70 years with an artistic flourish Each May, the Catalan city of Girona transforms......

In 2025, Morocco’s tourism industry is enjoying an unprecedented boom, reflecting the success of government strategies that have transformed the kingdom into one of the world’s most sought-after travel destinations. During the first quarter of the year alone, Morocco welcomed an impressive......

The Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT) is embarking on an ambitious journey to secure the esteemed “China Ready” label, positioning itself as the inaugural destination in North Africa to achieve this distinction. This initiative is a pivotal component of Morocco’s broader strategy......

Morocco and Spain are gearing up for the 2025 edition of the Marhaba Operation, which facilitates the return of Moroccan expatriates to the country during the summer. To ensure the success of this operation, a high-level meeting between Moroccan and Spanish representatives will take place on May 6-7......

Spain has achieved remarkable tourism milestones in the first quarter of 2025, welcoming over 17 million international visitors who collectively spent more than €23 billion. This surge marks a significant 5.7 percent increase compared to the same period last year, setting a new record for the country. Between......

On May 8, Spanish shipping company Baleària will launch the new Tarifa (Cadiz province) to Tanger Ville route, with an initial schedule of four daily departures in each direction. This addition complements the company’s existing three routes between Spain and Morocco. Initially, the fast......

The Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) is actively promoting Morocco’s diverse tourism offerings, with a particular focus on the Casablanca-Settat region, at the ongoing Arabian Travel Market in Dubai. This prestigious event, which attracts over 2,800 exhibitors and 55,000 participants from......

Sustainable travel is becoming a necessity rather than a trend, with countries worldwide implementing eco-friendly initiatives to minimize tourism’s environmental impact. Among them, Iceland stands out as a pioneer in sustainable tourism, leveraging its abundant renewable energy, strict environmental......

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is set to enhance its service offerings with the introduction of a new direct flight linking Casablanca to Catania, a picturesque city on the island of Sicily, Italy. This new route, scheduled to commence on June 28, will operate twice a week on Mondays and Saturdays, utilizing......

Dozens of protesters in Barcelona made their voices heard on Sunday, brandishing water pistols and blocking a tourist bus as they chanted “tourists go home.” This notable demonstration, occurring as the summer season approaches, marks the first significant anti-mass tourism protest of the......

The Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT) has announced a significant structural reorganization aimed at boosting Morocco's global tourism appeal. This initiative is part of the office's ongoing strategy to attract 26 million tourists by 2030. In a recent statement, ONMT revealed that the......

Irish airline Aer Lingus has officially launched a new flight route connecting Cork with Bilbao, the largest city in the Basque Country, northern Spain. This new service will operate three times a week, offering a direct two-hour flight to Bilbao, while also facilitating access to nearby cities across......