Does Spain rely on tourism?

The tourism industry is an important engine of the Spanish economy and employment (2.5 million jobs).



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Tourism in the economy. Tourism is one of the cornerstones of the Spanish economy and an outstanding driver of economic and social development. In 2017 it accounted for 11.8% of GDP and in 2018 sustained 13.5% of employment (or 2.6 million direct jobs).

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Tourism creates jobs for locals and, when practiced in a responsible way, can help local businesses thrive. Beyond the monetary benefits for individuals and businesses, tourism also helps preserve Spain's rich and fascinating history. Historic and cultural sites are able to be maintained thanks to tourist ticket sales.

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Spain is the 2nd leading tourism brand in the world. It is the 3rd country in terms of number of tourists per year. Spanish airports receive more than 230 million passengers every year. Spanish ports receive 8.6 million cruise passengers every year.

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Based on this data, the average daily expenses go from €161 in November 2019 to €165 in November 2022. In addition, the leading country sending most tourists to Spain is the United Kingdom, with 828,680 visitors, representing 19.1 per cent of all tourists coming to Spain.

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The ten most visited countries in the world are France, Mexico, the US, Italy, Spain, Hungary, China, Croatia, Turkey, and Denmark. France is the most visited country in the world with 117,109,000 international tourists, thanks to its rich history and iconic landmarks.

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Mostly located on the Iberian Peninsula, Spain is the second most visited country in Europe.

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Spain currently does not have any plans of changing the 90-day rule. Technically, this rule is not under Spanish jurisdiction, as it is a rule that applies to the whole Schengen Area. So even if Spain wanted to change this rule, the change can only be initiated by authorities of the European Union.

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