The Junta de Andalucia is adopting the simplification of various procedures affecting tourism in the region, most notably in connection with Directive 2006/123/CE of December 12th 2006.
Request for moratorium on proposed IVA increases
Employers and Unions in Andalucia have warned of the potential negative impact on tourism in the region as a result of the Government’s plans to increase IVA (VAT) in July.
FITUR 2010
The FITUR tourism fair is underway in Madrid and continues until Sunday, with 11,000 businesses from 170 countries taking part.
Tourism Master Plan for Andalucia
An increase of 20% in low season tourism and a 10% increase in tourist spending is the objective of the new Regional Tourism Marketing Plan for 2009-2012 which was presented in Málaga today.
Make or break?…
August, the make or break month for the tourist industry on the Costa del Sol (and elsewhere, for that matter), has arrived and, although there are a fair number of people around, nothing like the hordes of yesteryear. Not unexpected. It may turn out to be that those (lesser numbers) actually making the journey to the coast are those with …
Falling tourist numbers
The number of tourists visiting Spain, particularly from the UK, continues to fall as more and more people are opting for holidays outside the Euro zone.
The way forward?
The Iniciativa de Turismo Sostenible – Initiative for Sustainable Tourism – is a scheme designed to enhance and improve tourism in the Axarquia, a district made up of 31 municipalities. The plan envisages an investment of €43.6 in the area, with €24 million being provided by the Junta de Andalucía.
November sees sharp decline in tourist numbers
The number of foreign visitors arriving in Andalucía in November was 17.3% down on the same period last year, a figure which is six points above the national average.
Tourist numbers down for July
Tourist numbers for the month of July were down 8% on last year, although the overall number of visitors during the first seven months of the year was up by 0.2%.
Nerja wants the Tourist Board to establish its regional headquarters in the town
The Nerja Councillor for Tourism, José Miguel García Jimena, is presenting a motion at the next plenary session to request the Tourist Board to establish its regional headquarters in the town.