| Destination and Sector Report - Spain | An insight into Spain as a tourism destination: Will it be one of the most sought after destinations in the near future? – An analysis and feasibility study | | Raaghav Murugappan | Due Date - 18/11/2012 | ID Number – 000001185 Course – Hospitality and Tourism Business Course Code – BUSS101 Lecturer – Mr. Christopher Simon Dutt | Table of Contents Executive Summary ii 1. History of Hospitality and Tourism Sectors in Spain iii 2. Travel and Tourism Sector – The 4 A’s of Tourism iv 2.1 Accommodation in Spain v 2.2 Attractions in Spain v 2.3 Accessibility in Spain vi 2.4 Amenities in Spain vii 3. The Restaurant Sector in Spain vii 4. Hotels in Spain viii 5. Clubs and MICE …show more content…
There are different types of lodgings to cater to the different tourist groups. These range from youth hostels to boutique hotels and high-end hotels, with numerous options in between as well. The most sought after lodgings among these are the ‘Paradors’, which are usually hotels run by the government and some of which are at the higher end of the spectrum when it comes down to pricing. These ‘Paradors’ are usually located in heritage sites or historic buildings and give visitors an authentic feel during their stay. Most of these are fairly reasonable in terms of pricing taking into account the high quality amenities and facilities that they have to offer. Some of these ‘Paradors’ also have a restaurant that serves regional and traditional cuisine and delicacies. There are about 90 of these ‘Paradors’ in Spain and together they offer a total of more than 10000 rooms. Apart from these, Spain also offers campsites, tourist apartments for those who want to stay for a longer duration of time, guest houses, accommodation in rural areas such as country houses and also distinctive accommodation facilities which have an element of tradition associated with them and these are mostly found in the rural areas and are refurbished buildings. Examples of such accommodations are the ‘Pazos’ in Galicia which
Is there anything more rewarding than a fish or a lobster at dinner that you caught earlier in the day in the sizzling sun by the splashing waterfall?
This is very convenient as if the guest may not speak Spanish they can communicate in English instead, there also is ski storage and equipment hire, so the person doesn’t have to go out buy their own and when they will only use it once which might be when they are in a Spain or countries where you can go skiing in. The price of a double or twin room for 4 nights is approximately £130
Several studies have investigated the perception of the local community on the tourism impacts and tourism development. The research by Ramkissoon and Nunkoo (2011) in Port Louis showed that favorable attitude toward the tourism industry was found to support for tourism development, with higher insights of positive tourism impacts, this means that the community shows higher support for the industry. Nejati, Mohamed & Omar (2014) found that locals in Perhentian Island have an ominously greater level of outlook towards the positive economic impacts of tourism than residents in Redang Island after comparing the two islands in Malaysia. Aside from the perceived negative environmental impacts of tourism, locals on both islands
According to the World Bank, the hospitality industry revenue has been the largest contribution to the world GDP, for the sixth consecutive year, outdoing a total of 10.2% (US$7.6 Trillion) in the year 2016. The hospitality industry currently employs around 292 million of people, and that means that 1 in 10 jobs around the globe is linked to the hospitality industry (Oxford Economics for World Travel & Tourism Council, 2017)
For thousands of years, this kind of people battles attract people all over the world, it is an important project of modern Spanish tourism.
The purpose of this paper is to inform people of Spain’s culture and one of many
As mentioned by Rimmington & Morrison (2009), the assistance from different parts of the world presents a new and diverse outlook for future research including theoretical innovations and revelations, cultural and environmental aspects, tourist destination and other ecotourism and recreational aspects of tourism and hospitality industry (Brotherton,
Unlike Australia and the United States of America, Spain’s economy suffers from a crippling downturn in the financial crisis. Substantial amounts of foreign investments are helping Spain’s economy grow. The Spanish economy on average expands 3% each year. Spain had one of the fastest rates of expansion in the EU in 2015, their economy grew by 3.2 percent. The main reason why Spain’s economy expands at a decent rate is because of tourism. Tourism is the strongest industry in the country and has helped to sustain rapid expansion of the Spanish economy. One should take into consideration that the fact is that tourism in Spain is booming in comparison to other industries such as imports, exports, investments etc. Travelling has become more facilitated and is taken into account as a human that it to be explored. On average Spain gets about 63 million tourists every year.
Over the last few years, unemployment rates in hospitality industry in south east Spain has continued to grow despite the industry registering increase in the number of tourists arriving in that region. This has resulted in socioeconomic problems that cause stress to the economy and the country at large.
Uniquely, the Spanish way of life is extremely relaxed and easygoing. España contains a very hot climate, so the locals stay inside during the hours of 2pm to 7pm, and spend their days in two parts: one part in the morning, and one in the late afternoon to avoid the bright, beating sun. Just like old times, it is customary for the people to take afternoon siestas (Rosenberg). One grand example of this laid back lifestyle is the event La Tomatina, where thousands of people all over España throw tomatoes at each other! Another scandalous, but dangerous event is the Running of the Bulls. Besides stereotyped bullfighting, the Running of the Bulls is also another popular tradition, it is when which brave souls run with a stampede of Bulls! These festival is not just about the bulls or throwing fruit, but of local get togethers, and celebrating with friends and family. Also, like Rick Steves describes, “[Spain is] Like a grandpa bouncing a baby on his knee… ,” it is all about the interaction between the young and the old. Other cultural aspects that might shock the rest of the fast pace world are late night eating, and partying into the morning. You can also find people resting on beaches, and living vicariously into the night (Kepnes). España’s vibrant culture contains many variations wherever one visits, but its calming atmosphere is present everywhere.
Today, tourism, industry and agriculture play a major role in the country’s economy. Since the 1960’s, Spain has developed
As a student, technology is an excellent source of information. This research gives us knowledge about the advantages and disadvantages of technology in hospitality management, this helps me in my other subjects especially I’m a student of Hospitality Management course. I learned from my research that technology doesn’t always have positive effect but it also have it’s negative effects, technology is suitable for hospitality management because it is the easiest way to socialize through internet. I think this will further enhance the hospitality management few years from now.
Tourism is one of the most exciting and progressive industries in the world. Tourism today is a leisure activity of the masses. People travel to international destinations to break the regular monotony of life. They are mainly attracted by either the scenic beauty of its nature or by fascinating leisure, sports and adventure activities offered by the destination. However, every destination has some internal strengths and weaknesses that either enhance its capacity to attract foreign visitors or diminish it. Similarly the external environment can create various opportunities or exposed to threats as well.
Spain’s service industry is largely dominated by tourism and banking (Economic Structure and Context). Other popular industries in Spain also include retailing and telecommunications (Spain Country Profile). According the Country Analysis Report of Spain, the services sector in Spain is “the fastest growing sector, followed by manufacturing and agriculture.” (Spain Country Profile). Tourism in Spain remains popular, as it is currently considered one of the largest services, as of 2012 the tourism was responsible for 11% of the GDP (Economic Structure and Context). According to the 2012 report on Spain by Country Monitor, it was reported that in 2008 approximately 57 million tourists visited Spain. As the number of tourists visiting Spain continues to grow, the national government has implemented an initiative to remain environmentally friendly. One of the highlighted goals of the Tourism Plan 2020 is to increase the traffic of tourism in areas outside of the popular tourism attractions (Spain has 2020 Vision).
Stay near the town center in this elegant rental. It is conveniently within walking distance to the stunning beach and is only a few minutes away from the markets in the old village. The room is cozy, holding a double bed. This modest room offers no frills, allowing you to stay in this exotic destination at a fraction of what you will need to normally pay in a five-star establishment. However, you still get comfort from the modern amenities offered. A