64 million tourists strain Benidorm, Spain's tourism industry with 90% hotel capacity.

Ana, a local from Benidorm and creator of the YouTube channel 'Benidorm by Ana,' warns that Spain's tourism industry may be facing collapse due to an overwhelming influx of visitors. With hotels at 90% capacity and 64 million tourists recorded since October, she notes that the focus on quantity over quality is straining local resources. Despite ongoing anti-tourism protests, visitor numbers continue to reach record highs, highlighting the tension between tourism success and community impact.

October 06, 2024
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