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SUMMER TOURISM SOARS
THE tourism industry in Costa Cálida in Spain is witnessing a strong revival, with July recording an impressive 80% tourist occupancy rate, marking a 4% increase compared to the previous year. This resurgence comes as a breath of fresh air, considering some headlines had suggested a decline in tourism trade in Spain.
Leading the charge was the La Manga region, boasting an outstanding 10point increase and reaching an impressive 84% occupancy rate. Campsites, both coastal and inland, contributed to the positive trend. Coastal campsites registered an eight point increase. Contrary to the perceived decline, data released by Turespaña suggests a robust outlook for Spanish tourism. August, Spain's busiest month for tourism, is expected to break records, with over 11.4 million seat bookings on international flights – an 8.7% increase from the previous year. The figures almost match those of the prepandemic August 2019.
The Minister of Industry, Trade, and Tourism, Héctor Gómez, hailed the excellent booking figures as evidence
OVER the past few weeks
1,100 enthusiastic young individuals from various corners of the world made their way through San Pedro del Pinatar. Their destination? The much anticipated World Youth Day (WYD), a significant global event which was held in that the tourism sector remains a key driver of Spain's economy. Countries like Colombia, Poland, and Portugal demonstrated strong performance in terms of seat bookings to Spain, and even the United States showed significant yearonyear growth. The United Kingdom, Germany, and Italy remain the top three countries contributing to Spain's booming tourism market.
