Fodor's Essential Spain 2024

COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: We have the most extensive print travel guide coverage of Spain in printTOURISM TRENDS: Spain received 83.7 million tourists in 2019 and broke the record for tourist numbers for the seventh consecutive year, although those numbers were greatly reduced during the pandemicThe COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021 caused a steep drop-off in tourism to many destinations, but Spain saw 3.1 million international tourists in February 2022 alone, up from 2.49 million in January, so visitor numbers have begun to recover already, though they may not reach 2019 levels this year.Taking advantage of the lifting of travel restrictions, Spain welcomed 66.4 million foreign tourists in the first eleven months of 2022, a huge (138.9%) increase over 2021 but still 15% less than during the same period in 2019 -thelocal.esFULLY REDESIGNED!New front cover has eye-catching full-bleed images with key selling points on the frontNew back cover is fully-redesigned“Best of” Lists will visually engage the reader and provide an overview of the entire destination (best things to eat, see, do, drink, as well as what to read and watch before going)Visually focused with more color and images including more full and half-page images throughout and color-coded category iconsOther useful features including Great Itineraries, Helpful Phrases, Calendar of Events, and What You Need to Know Before You Go.“Travel Smart” (logistical planning tips section) now at the front of the book and redesigned to be more infographic in feelStronger Voice and Opinions give all Fodor's guides more personality. Books are more friendly and conversational in tone, going beyond informational to being inspirationalCURATED AND RELEVANT:Focused coverage on only the best places so travelers can make the most out of their limited time.Carefully vetted recommendations for all types of establishments and price points.CONCISE:Shortened reviews presented with brevity and focus.Please see additional key selling points in the book main description