Tourism
Spain has set a new tourism record by welcoming 35 million international visitors in the first five months of 2025, marking a 5.5% increase compared to the same period last year, according to figures released by the National Statistics Institute. International tourism revenue reached €46.59 billion,......
Spain has reached a historic milestone in international tourism, welcoming 25.6 million foreign visitors during the first four months of the year. This figure marks a 7.1% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to the National Statistics Institute (INE). Revenue from international tourism......
Spanish airline Air Europa is set to reinstate its flights to Marrakech, beginning April 6. This route will operate twice a week, linking Madrid-Barajas Airport with Marrakech, and is expected to offer over 20,000 seats using a Boeing 737 fleet. In total, Air Europa plans to allocate more than 40,000......
Concerns about escalating rental prices and cultural shifts driven by the influx of tourist accommodations are increasingly affecting Spain's smaller 'B cities.' These cities are now facing similar challenges to those seen in traditional tourist hotspots. In 2024, Spain witnessed widespread......
Passenger traffic at European airports exceeded pre-Covid levels in 2024, with over 2.5 billion travelers recorded across the continent. This milestone, reported by ACI Europe—the organization representing European and other global airports—marks a full recovery from the disruptions caused......
A major Spanish tourism company, Ávoris Corporación Empresarial, has formed a three-year partnership with Morocco's National Tourism Office (ONMT) to increase Spanish tourism to Morocco. The agreement, signed during Madrid's International Tourism Fair (FITUR) 2025, aims to promote......
Madrid, Spain – The Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT) is making waves at the 45th International Tourism Fair (FITUR), held in Madrid from January 22 to 26. As the second-largest tourism fair globally, FITUR brings together industry professionals from around the world, and Morocco’s......
In 2024, Morocco stands out as one of the most sought-after destinations for Russian tourists, with an impressive 81% surge in visa applications, despite increasing global competition and stricter visa regulations in other regions. Russian travelers expanded their international journeys significantly,......
Morocco's ambitious tourism expansion has taken a significant step forward with the launch of a new direct flight route connecting Madrid to Dakhla, marking the first-ever direct air link between the coastal city and the Iberian Peninsula. The inaugural Ryanair flight took off on January 8, 2025,......
Morocco's tourism sector has achieved a remarkable milestone, reaching 17.4 million visitors by the end of 2024, surpassing its 2026 target two years ahead of schedule. This represents a 20% increase from 2023, adding nearly three million additional tourists. The growth stems from a balanced mix......
Morocco's tourism industry faces growing challenges as the country’s position in the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Development Index drops 12 spots to 82nd out of 119 nations. The decline highlights the persistent issues within the sector, particularly in infrastructure......
On Monday, November 25, 2024, Achraf Fayda was officially appointed as the new Director General of the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) during a ceremony held in Rabat. This appointment, following his designation at the most recent Government Council, marks a pivotal moment in the leadership of......
In a landmark agreement signed on Wednesday in Dakhla, the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) and the airline Ryanair have announced the launch of two new direct air routes connecting Dakhla with Madrid, Spain, and Lanzarote, Canary Islands, starting January 2025. The signing ceremony was attended......
