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Myth-busting Spain
Spanish Tourist Office director Ignacio
Vasallo debunks some misconceptions
you might hear from your clients
MYTH
.
Spain’s just too expensive now from package breaks and good value holi-
the euro is so strong against the pound days, to the luxury, five-star and individual
Ignacio says: Spain has always represented boutique properties. The Marbella Club is
value for money to holidaymakers and that an established and world-renowned resort,
hasn’t changed. There are some excellent Hospes Group is a newer brand catering for
offers available through the travel trade and visitors seeking an experience combined
we will continue to support agents and tour with first-class service and, in 2010,
operators to help them sell Spain to their Jumeriah will open its first European
clients as effectively as possible. property in Port Soller, Mallorca.
MYTH
.
Spain is full of chavvy resorts MYTH
.
Our kids are interested only in
like Benidorm – I want five-star hotels playing on the beach – it’ll be cheaper
Ignacio says: There are 228 five-star hotels in if we go to the British coast
Spain. The Spanish Costas cater for all Ignacio says: But the British coast cannot
tourists because we have such an extensive guarantee sun! Taking your children to a Millions of euros have been invested in attractions such
range of hotels, resorts and developments: different country, and showing them a new as Siam Park, Tenerife’s new water kingdom and park
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