Holiday makers are furious as Spain announced that it will be charging up to £70 for taking a break in countries like Majorca and Ibiza this summer. The fee will be charged from tourists after July 1.

The Brazilian Ministry of Tourism formed a committee that should research all opportunities to further develop recreational fishing. The aim is to attract more visitors interested in fishing and thus boost the tourist arrivals.

Ecuador’s ministry of tourism has reported that the tourism infrastructure, services and attractions are in excellent condition after the earthquake.

The twin-island destination of Antigua & Barbuda in the Eastern Caribbean has been firing on all cylinders, from a wave of large-scale resort development deals to a brand-new airport that has already become one of the Caribbean’s best.

The number of foreign tourist arrivals to Barbados has increased this season as compared with the same period last year, said tourism minister Richard Sealy.

Minister of tourism and international transport, Richard Sealy, said while last season saw a record number of tourists coming to the island, the numbers for this year were “up” on that number.