Euskadi Tourism
The mayor of San Sebastian has asked that the tourist tax be set for this summer
The mayor of Donostia-San Sebastián, Jon Insausti, has asked that the tourism tax be applied this summer and has asked the political parties to take advantage of the amendments to the draft foral rule to make it possible.
The Guggenheim Museum has received 24,400 visitors in Easter
With a temperature of almost 30 degrees, Easter Monday has taken the form of summer
Easter Monday has taken on an unusual look. Hot weather has left beaches and streets crowded. Hotel occupancy levels have been around 80-90% during Easter.
The sale of fragments of Berlin walls has become a big business
In Easter, Berlin is one of the European capitals that receives the most visitors, and the sale of parts of the wall that divided the city into two for decades has become a big business. Parts of all sizes are sold, but beware, because not all of them are true. Harresi the purchase of fragments has also become fashionable to visit and photograph the Checkpoint Charlie that separated Berlin 40 years ago.
This Easter, ground assistance workers from Grounforce at Bilbao Airport are on strike
The stops will begin on March 27 and will take effect on April 1 (Wednesday), April 3 (Good Friday) and April 6 (Easter Monday). Workers demand that the CPI differential and purchasing power be maintained. Handling would affect all airports in the state where that company provides service.
The Basque Country will have a representative in Unesco and the World Tourism Organization
For the Basque Country aukera to increase its capacity for dialogue and influence in areas of special interest: culture, language, heritage, education, science, tourism and sustainability.
The Basque Government and the Spanish Government will today sign an agreement for the participation of the Basque Country in Unesco and the World Tourism Organization
Flanders, which are stateless nations, like Quebec or Catalonia, will henceforth join UNESCO and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
Uber will make a 20% discount on travel to Gipuzkoa sidreries
Uber, the Gipuzkoa Hotel and Cider Association have reached an agreement for this txotx season.
Juan Mari Aburto: "Bilbao's tourist tax will hardly enter into force this year"
The mayor of Bilbao admits that he would like to activate the tourist tax by 2026 because of the economic impact it would have, but warns that the administrative deadlines make it difficult. The ordinance is expected to be adopted next year. Aburto recalls that tourism accounts for 8% of the local economy and that the collection will serve to improve the quality of life of the billiards and boost the development and employment of the city.
Hurtado predicts that the tourist fee will be applied "throughout the Basque Country" from 2027
As explained by the Counsellor for Tourism, Trade and Consumer Affairs The General Meetings may approve the rule before the summer, but it will not be implemented immediately because the municipalities will have six months to adapt to their legislation.
Bilbao will not apply the tourist fee this summer, while San Sebastian will have it in effect
"We want to implement it as soon as possible. We would like and will work to the end to ensure that the tourist tax is active before or during the summer," said the mayor of San Sebastián. For his part, Juan Mari Aburto has indicated that it will not be possible because "the Provincial Council of Bizkaia has just approved the draft foral norm."
Elkarrekin Podemos will table amendments to the tourism tax to make it "progressive and adapted to the reality of municipalities"
Elkarrekin Podemos's spokeswoman at the General Meetings of Gipuzkoa, Mira Echeveste, has stated that her party will face the negotiation of this tax with an "open, responsible and constructive attitude to strengthen the preliminary draft and move towards a more sustainable tourism model compatible with the lives of towns and cities."
Iriarte, on the tourist tax: "It's a measure that's been late, we're going to study it anyway and act responsibly."
EH Bildu's spokeswoman in Gipuzkoa has pointed out that the abertzale coalition has long called for this measure, "but we need not only a tourist tax, but also a reflection on the tourism model."
Mira Arzalluz considers "very positive" the introduction of the tourist tax in the Basque Country
According to Mira Arzalluz, Director General of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbo, it will serve to promote "coexistence" between visitors and residents.
This is how the offer of tourist accommodation is distributed in the Basque Autonomous Community
According to the latest data from the Register of Enterprises and Tourist Activities of the Basque Country, there are currently 88,604 tourist places, almost half of them in Bizkaia, with more than 750 accommodation places in 19 Basque municipalities.
Counsellor Hurtado hopes to be able to apply the tourism tax throughout the ACV by 2027
The Tourism Advisor, Javier Hurtado, has described as "positive" the content of the foral rule drawn up by the deputies and has stressed that it is a "homogeneous" regulation for the three historical territories, and has applauded the fact that it is a progressive tax because it will mean that "whoever has more pays more".
The preliminary draft approval of the tourist fee for the Basque Country, under way, may amount to up to EUR 7.5 per day
Gipuzkoa could have the tourist tax in effect this summer
The Foral Government Council provides for the adoption on 17 March of the Tax Regulation Bill. Ondoren will be submitted to the General Meetings for discussion and, if approved, the municipalities may begin to apply.
Guggenheim Bilbao closes 2025 with more than 1.3 million visitors
The museum has received 3,660 more visitors than in 2024, and 90% of the attendees have come from abroad.
Tourism expenditure in the Basque Country has increased by 31.1% over the last five years and stands at 6.8% of GDP
According to Eustat, tourism expenditure in the Basque Country reached 6,665 million euros in 2024, an increase of 526 million euros over the previous year.