Spain welcomes record 21.8 million summer vistors as overtourism sparks protests
• Oct 2, 2024, 12:47 AM
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A record number of tourists travelled to Spain in summer 2024 amid protests from residents who blame tourists for degrading living conditions. Although the high figures were a boon for the economy, Spain should "transform" its model for the tourism sector the tourism minister said.
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Spain welcomes record 21.8 million summer vistors as overtourism sparks protests
• 12:47 AM
1 min
A record number of tourists travelled to Spain in summer 2024 amid protests from residents who blame tourists for degrading living conditions. Although the high figures were a boon for the economy, Spain should "transform" its model for the tourism secto
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