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We could say that this summer has been very positive for Spain for tourism, having increased the number of foreign tourists has been our country. However, we have the opposite if you look at domestic travelers in the domestic market.
Thus, while there has been 8.5% more travelers from other countries has decreased the number of Spanish tourists who have traveled to other parts of the country for tourism.
There is another bittersweet twist on the situation. It is the fact that prices have fallen, bringing the increase of foreign tourists has not meant an equal increase in income from this activity.
In terms of overnight stays during the month of June increased by 18 % those made by foreign tourists (compared to the same month last year). In the case of domestic travelers was a decrease, albeit very slight (0.7 % fewer overnight stays).
The occupation is having good numbers in many tourist areas. In the case of the Balearic Islands, for example, are nearly 90 % occupancy in early August, reaching almost 100 % in most tourist locations.
Bilbao is a Spanish town north of the country, in the province of Vizcaya in the Basque Autonomous Community. It is a city with a strong winter, because of its proximity to the Cantabrian Sea, but in most of the year has a pleasant climate.
The main way to get there is by Bilbao Airport, known as “La Paloma” by the form shown when viewed from the air. Over 4 million people come every year on average, one of the busiest airports in Spain.
Airline tickets to Bilbao from Madrid Barajas Airport cost on average 40 euros, but by some companies in low cost flight tickets are available from 25 euros, according to the season that is making the journey.
If the trip to Bilbao is from a distant city like Washington, the average cost of 1000 euros, costing in some companies no less than 800 euros. From a South American city’s prices are similar, for example from Buenos Aires the cost of passage to Bilbao is 900 euros, but you can get at least 750 euros, depending on demand.
From Asia, from a city like Tokyo, the cost of flight to Bilbao is 2000 euros. In business you can find low cost flight tickets up to 1700 euros at least.