SAUDI ARABIA: TOURISM INDUSTRY REPORTED 100 MILLION VISITORS IN 2023

Theodore Slate -
In 2023, tourism activity in Saudi Arabia surged by more than 32%, reaching 444.3 billion Saudi Riyals (SAR) or 114 billion euros, contributing 11.5% to its GDP, according to the WTTC. These figures r ...

AMERICAN TOURISTS ARE TOP SPENDERS IN ITALY

Pat Hyland -
In 2022, expenses by U.S. tourists in Italy exceeded seven billion euros. They are among the highest spending travelers. Thanks to the extras, the increase is between 30% and 50% of the fees. ...

HEAT WAVES HARM SPANISH TOURISM

Theodore Slate -
The impact of climate change on tourism is significant. Research conducted by CaixaBank reveals that extreme heat waves reduce the likelihood of international tourists, mainly British and Americans, r ...

SPAIN PREPARES TO LIVE WITHOUT RUSSIAN TOURISTS

Samuel Dorsi -
Nearly 134,000 Russian tourists traveled to Spain in 2021 despite travel restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the statistics on tourist movements at Borders (Frontur) pre ...

ITALY: TOURISTS TRAVELING FOR CULTURAL EXPERIENCES SPEND MORE

Tomas Haupt -
Many people in Italy travel on holidays to explore the country's rich cultural heritage. Visitors interested in cultural experiences typically spend €93 per day, which is higher than the average spend ...