Following France, Spain is set to become the world's second-largest tourist destination, breaking new records this summer.
The Spanish Ministry of Tourism anticipates a 13% increase in the number of foreign tourists visiting Spain this summer compared to the same period last year, reaching 41 million.
Significant increase in summer tourism revenue
The Ministry also forecasts a substantial rise in tourism revenue, predicting a 50% increase to €59 billion during the summer months. Experts attribute Spain's tourism growth to the economic recovery in Europe, the strengthening of Spain's image as a safe destination, and geopolitical tensions in various parts of the world.
Experts estimate that this year's tourism revenue will account for 13% of Spain's GDP. Spanish Tourism Minister Jordi Hereu stated, "This is a testament to the success of tourism in Spain. It reflects our country's social and environmental quality and the collective success of the tourism sector as a whole."
