Insurance firms are rubbing their hands at the prospect of the World Cup games in the US
The lack of free and universal health care means fans traveling from other countries will be sure to take out multiple policies
Cuban government’s debt to Spanish companies rises to at least $320 million
A recent survey by Spain’s Commercial Office in Havana puts the outstanding liabilities at about $276 million and warns that another $80 million are trapped in retained dividends and accounts that cannot be transferred off the island
Spain sees slowdown in US tourists due to weak dollar and Trump’s policies
Caixabank Research estimates that American visitors account for almost 10% of spending per traveler, despite only accounting for 5% of arrivals
The tariff boomerang effect: How Trump’s move could hurt international tourism
Canada and Mexico account for half of all travelers to the US and will face a new 25% tariff. The new measures also impact the three countries with the highest growth in visitors in 2024: China, India, and Japan
Mass tourism in Spain: What do the numbers reveal?
The sector expects almost 95 million international tourists will visit the country in 2024, around 10% more than the previous year
Could Madrid turn into New York, a city without short-term rentals?
The mayor has announced a freeze on licenses and steep fines for violators. Industry leaders say the housing problem in the Spanish capital will not be resolved this way
Booking vs Airbnb: The battle of the vacation rental giants
The former doubled the latter’s turnover, reaching more than $21 billion. The latter made more money due to reduced marketing and personnel expenses
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