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Articles tagged “spain”

Online Travel

Kayak strengthens branding abroad with first global ad campaign

Kayak wants to present a single brand in every market, but an upbeat musical ad that works in France might not resonate with customers in the U.S., and Kayak could lose brand awareness if customers can’t relate.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 11 years ago

Kayak strengthens branding abroad with first global ad campaign

Announcements

TripAdvisor acquires Spanish vacation rental site and dramatically boosts portfolio

If you see TripAdvisor walking in your direction, don't make eye contact unless you want your company to be acquired.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 11 years ago

Tourism

Spain’s unemployment rate dips in April during run-up to tourism season

Spain will need to use this temporary blip to gain momentum before the season begins to wind down in September.

Associated Press | 11 years ago

Hotels

Spain may restrict vacation rentals for non-licensed properties

Considering Spain's trouble with corruption, it's hard to imagine that the un-registered properties are paying the proper taxes, especially the second homes owned by the Telegraph's readers. This is likely the major point of concern among owners.

Fiona Govan, The Daily Telegraph | 11 years ago

Tourism

Forget the Spanish sun, tapas and wine brought in 5.6 million tourists last year

Foodie tourism is on the rise worldwide. Spain’s distinct culture and strong country branding puts it at the top of many hungry tourists’ lists, creating a resilient sector within the country’s troubled tourism industry.

Skift | 11 years ago

Forget the Spanish sun, tapas and wine brought in 5.6 million tourists last year

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The best 100 restaurants in the world are mostly in Europe

Sao Paulo, Hong Kong, Lima, and Singapore are a few of the non-European cities that have entrant in the top 50, but the Euro-centric list could learn a few things from rival Michelin's focus, as well as fellow upstart The Miele Guide.

Bloomberg, Richard Vines | 11 years ago

The best 100 restaurants in the world are mostly in Europe

Tourism

Golf brings major boost to southern Spain’s tourism economy

In a country desperately attempting to keep tourism alive and well, catering to a niche of well-heeled tourists is a short-term strategy that can see a destination through to sunnier days.

Skift | 11 years ago

Golf brings major boost to southern Spain’s tourism economy

Hotels

Italy leases abandoned castles to luxury hoteliers for cash

The project is modeled after Spain’s Paradores, 25 of which were recently shut down indicating not even they were safe from the recession. The Italian project might provide a tourism boost, but won’t be a saving grace.

Nick Squires, The Daily Telegraph | 11 years ago

Italy leases abandoned castles to luxury hoteliers for cash

Airlines

Spain’s already hurting tourism industry takes another hit from air taxes

It’s more than taxes hurting Spain’s vital industry, but any cost that motivates visitors to look elsewhere or the Spanish from traveling domestically is a risky move and likely not worth the extra gains.

Skift | 11 years ago

Spain’s already hurting tourism industry takes another hit from air taxes

Tourism

Spain welcomes Olympics inspection committee for its third consecutive bid

Hosting the Olympics would kick-start job creation in the ailing nation, but the risk of protests and demonstrations may sway IOC inspectors toward less controversial choices.

Harold Heckle, Associated Press | 11 years ago

Spain welcomes Olympics inspection committee for its third consecutive bid