Spain’s Tourism Booms: Record-Breaking Tourist Season in 2024

Spain is experiencing an unprecedented boom in tourism, with over 33 million international tourists visiting the country in the first five months of 2024, marking a 13.6% increase compared to the same period in 2023. This surge in visitor numbers has generated significant economic benefits, with tourist expenditure exceeding 43 billion euros, representing a 21.8% rise from the previous year. The UK remains Spain’s top source market, followed by France and Germany, while markets like Belgium and Ireland have shown remarkable growth.

British Tourist Mauled by Bear in Romania After Attempting to Take Photos

A 72-year-old British tourist visiting Romania’s Carpathian Mountains was attacked by a bear while attempting to take pictures of the animal. The woman was traveling with her partner when she spotted two bears and lowered the car window to take photos. One of the bears approached the car and attacked her arm, prompting her partner to drive away. The woman was hospitalized with injuries that are not life-threatening, and authorities have deployed teams to drive the bears away from the area.

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