Posts Tagged: "Spain"

Financial Troubles in Popular European Travel Destinations: Can Tourism Help?

by Lili DeBarbieri » 1 November 2011 at 5:11 pm

Some of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations have been hard hit in the recent economic crisis. At the same time, the recent political unrest in the Middle East and North Africa has opened doors for less tumultuous Mediterranean countries to attract thousands of new visitors. As a result of the economic downturn, there are many […]

Catalonia Bans Bullfighting

by Natalie Lefevre » 1 September 2010 at 5:44 pm

Catalonia became the first mainland Spanish region to outlaw bullfighting after the regional parliament passed the ban by a vote of 68 to 55 with nine abstentions. Many heated debates centering on animal rights versus preserving traditional culture preceded the passing of the ban, which will take effect in 2012. The origins of the corrida—as […]