Spain received more than 8.8 million international tourists in August, 69.7% more than in the same month of 2021
Spain received more than 8.8 million international tourists in August, 69.7% more than in the same month of 2021. United Kingdom was the main country of residence, with over 1.8 million tourists, accounting for 20.8% of the total and an increase of 157.1% compared to August last year. France and Germany were the following countries […]
BOREALIS to light up Dublin skies at Halloween
As part of the Bram Stoker Festival, a unique light and sound show will bring the magic of the Northern Lights to Dublin. The Irish premiere of BOREALIS, an artwork by internationally renowned Swiss artist Dan Acher, which creates a mesmerising illusion of the Northern Lights, has been announced for the Bram Stoker Festival (28 […]
Guests and overnight stays in Portugal reach a historical maximum in August
Portugal: The tourist accommodation sector registered 3.4 million guests and 9.9 million overnight stays in August 2022, the highest monthly values since there are records, corresponding to year-on-year rates of change of +33.0% and +31.9%, respectively (+85.4% and +90.0% in July, in the same order). Compared to August 2019, there were increases of 1.2% and […]
Norway reports 5.2 million guest nights at commercial accommodation establishments in August
The number of foreign guest nights in August was at the same level as before the pandemic. There were almost 2 million foreign guest nights, an increase of 129 per cent compared to August 2021. Norwegian overnight stays fell by 8 per cent in the same period. Norway: New figures from the accommodation statistics show that there […]
Overnight stays in Iceland in August exceed all previous years
In August 2022, there were 1,472,200 overnight stays in Iceland which exceeds August in all previous years. Foreign overnight stays were 81% thereof, or 1,188,200, which is a 70% increase from the previous year (699,900). Domestic overnight stays were 284,000 which is a 16% decrease from the previous year. Overnight stays in hotels and guesthouses […]
Luxembourg to Drop Travel Restrictions from Oct 1
Luxembourg: From 1 October 2022, third-country nationals residing outside the European Union or the Schengen area can once again travel to the Grand Duchy for any kind of travel, including for non-essential travel (i.e. for tourist or other reasons), regardless of their vaccination status. However, the persons concerned remain subject to the basic conditions applicable […]
Spain’s government invests 81 million euros in the historical heritage of Paradores (state-operated hotels)
The Government of Spain will invest 81.4 million euros in the rehabilitation, maintenance and beautification of the historical heritage of the network of Paradores de Turismo, a budget that comes from the Recovery Plan financed with Next Generation EU funds. “Spain has an immense historical heritage within the network of Paradores de Turismo, monuments open […]
Austria Tourism in August 2022: number of overnight stays exceeds pre-pandemic levels
Overnight stays by guests from abroad at the highest level since 1993 Vienna – According to preliminary results from Statistics Austria, a total of 20.67 million overnight stays in Austrian accommodation establishments were reported for August 2022. This exceeded the pre-pandemic level of August 2019 by 2.3%. August saw a particularly high number of overnight […]
Estonian residents are travelling just as much as five years ago
In the second quarter of 2022, Estonian residents travelled much more than in the second quarter of last year: the number of domestic trips grew by 45% and the number of outbound trips by 319%, that is, over three times. In the second quarter of this year, Estonian residents made 309,000 outbound and 684,000 domestic […]
It’s The Season To Fall In Love With London
Enjoy Halloween festivities, followed by uniquely British Bonfire Night celebration London, UK: From world-class sports and breathtaking art programs to seasonal celebrations including Halloween and Bonfire Night, autumn in London is bigger than ever in 2022. The crisp temperatures, tree-lined streets painted vibrant shades of red and gold, and the lure of hearty pub meals, […]
