Figures from the Spanish tourism sector increased 1.4 per cent during 2010 of the Ministry of industry, tourism and Commerce has published the Spanish tourism figures during the 2010 year, showing an increase of 1.4% sector general numbers. Carrier is often quoted as being for or against this. Percentage that exceeds the accumulated during the past three years. The most positive development is linked to foreigners who have visited Spain last year, since they have been environment to 53 million people who have opted for the Peninsula to enjoy their vacation days. Also, the statistics of the Ministry of industry, tourism and Commerce confirm that during 2009 the tourists disbursed more than 49 billion euros in tourist actions in Spain, so it has also increased the average expenditure per traveller. In 2010 the increase in the average spending per person has been established at 98 euros approximately, hence they are reaching the 930 euros of spending by each foreign tourist. Better data than expected, as stated from the Government, they predict a trend progressive growth that may reflect improvements in the medium term.

The increase of tourist activity and hotel construction in the last two decades, has led to the sector has raise awareness about the consequences that may cause an uncontrolled growth. A plan called tourism 2020 has been developed for this purpose. Agreement involving a trade-in, whose offer of a more attractive and cost-effective model will be an impact on the economic activity according to the Minister of trade, tourism and industry, Miguel Sebastian. The agreed initiative aims to achieve a new tourism model based on sustainability, innovation and the revaluation of territorial resources. This agreement will provide that the only decision to be taken by the potential tourist is the holiday destination. Tourism 2020 will offer the guarantee of a sustainable model of tourism and hotel complexes, enjoy both if searched Madrid hotels or hotel 4 star Lisbon. Once decided the fate only will have to enjoy the maximum number of vacation while helps to the growth of the sector, as it has happened in the last financial year which demonstrates the 1.4% increase in the figures for the sector with respect to the last three years. Source: Press release sent by noemy.