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2019 graffiti in Barcelona, saying "tourist go home" followed by a circle A. Barcelona in particular is a city that has suffered from overtourism for many years. Concerns became elevated in 2018 and 2019, directed at both beach and cultural tourism, with protests and anti-tourist graffiti.
In 2021 he was awarded the MBE by the British Government for services to British visitors to Spain, due to his research and prevention work to avoid alcohol-related trauma among British tourists. [ 36 ] [ 37 ]
In Spain, Greece, Latvia and Malaysia, [30] British tourists have been associated with antisocial and violent behaviour in some countries, sometimes related to binge drinking. Barcelona blamed British tourism for an 18.5% rise in complaints to police from 2015 to 2016, with offences including street drinking and public nudity. [31]
Spain is one of Britain's favourite holiday destinations but sometimes can feel a little crowded. In this episode of Travel Smart, we explore the lesser known spots of Spain. Whether it's surfing ...
Despite grumbling about a rising lack of hospitality, the global cruise industry is set to carry 10.7% more passengers in 2028 than in 2023, when 31.7 million tourists boarded the liners. This ...
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In 2023, Spain was the second most visited country in the world, recording more than 85 million tourists which marked the seventh consecutive year of record-beating numbers. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] Due to the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, only 18.9 million tourists visited Spain.