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Spain Nears 100 Million Tourists, Overtakes France Amid Middle-East Tensions

6/8/2026

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Tourism officials say Spain will reach 100 million visitors and overtake France, after 9.1 million arrivals in April 2026, a 5.2 % rise on April 2025.
The rise is tied to the U.S.–Israeli conflict with Iran, which geography lecturer Francisco Femenia-Serra says makes Spain appear a safe alternative.
Dubai International Airport’s traffic fell 66 % in March 2026 after airlines cut flights because of the Iranian situation.

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Tourism officials say Spain will reach 100 million visitors and overtake France, after 9.1 million arrivals in April 2026, a 5.2 % rise on April 2025.
The rise is tied to the U.S.–Israeli conflict with Iran, which geography lecturer Francisco Femenia-Serra says makes Spain appear a safe alternative.
Dubai International Airport’s traffic fell 66 % in March 2026 after airlines cut flights because of the Iranian situation.