Spain sees foreign tourist numbers rebounding to 45 mln this year from pandemic slump

MADRID: Spain expects foreign tourist arrivals to reach as many as 45 million this year, over half the pre-pandemic level, its tourism minister said on Wednesday, inviting potential visitors to start planning their Spanish vacations.

"Spain will be ready to reopen to the world very soon," Reyes Maroto told reporters at a presentation of Spain's promotional campaign to entice visitors back this summer. "International tourists can start planning their Spanish vacations now."