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Airports & airlines urge EU to rethink EES rollout amid fears of ‘4-hour queues’ and summer travel chaos

News Desk11th February 202617th February 2026

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Airlines and airport authorities across Europe have urged EU leaders to urgently reconsider the rollout schedule of the Entry/Exit System (EES), warning that the new...

RENFE to cancel 955 trains as three-day strike in February looks set to go ahead

News Desk5th February 202610th February 2026

5th February 202610th February 20261547

LATEST: Spain’s train drivers call off three-day strike after agreement for increased funding for rail upkeep. Spain’s national rail operator RENFE will cancel 955 trains...

Spain sets new tourism record with 96.8 million foreign visitors in 2025, spending €134.7 billion

News Desk4th February 20269th February 2026

4th February 20269th February 2026849

Spain welcomed a record 96.8 million foreign tourists in 2025, official data published on Tuesday by the National Statistics Institute (INE) showed. That figure represents...

European Parliament blocks plans to weaken passenger rights on flight delays

News Desk22nd January 202626th January 2026

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The European Parliament on Wednesday voted down proposals that would have allowed airlines to delay flights for longer before being required to compensate passengers, setting...

Spain tourism hits new high in 2025: 97 million foreign visitors, spending €135bn

News Desk15th January 202619th January 2026

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Spain welcomed a record 97 million international tourists in 2025, marking a second consecutive year of unprecedented arrivals in a sector that remains central to...

Spain to impose tougher rental regulations, including caps on room rents and limits on seasonal lets

News Desk12th January 202619th January 2026

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Spain’s left-leaning coalition government plans to further tighten rental regulations and clamp down on medium-term leases in an effort to curb rising rents and prevent...

Spanish airport operator Aena to expand UK presence at Leeds and Newcastle airports

News Desk19th December 202526th December 2025

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Spanish state-owned airport operator Aena said on Thursday it had agreed a £270 million deal to acquire stakes in two UK airports, further strengthening its...

Spain to launch €60 monthly nationwide travel pass from 19 Jan – but it won’t affect current discounts

News Desk16th December 202522nd December 2025

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Spain is preparing to introduce a nationwide travel card that will give holders unlimited use of most public transport services, regardless of region or city,...

Airbnb faces €64m fine in Spain for thousands of rental ads lacking rental licence

News Desk15th December 202522nd December 2025

15th December 202522nd December 20254700

Spain’s left-leaning coalition government announced on Monday that it has imposed a penalty of more than 64 million euros on Airbnb, accusing the platform of...

Spotlight: Madrid named Europe’s leading meetings & conference destination 2025

Features8th December 202515th December 2025

8th December 202515th December 20252236

Madrid has been named Europe’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination 2025 at this year’s World Travel Awards. The Spanish capital secured the title ahead of...

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