Barcelona to host Travel Convention

The Association of British Travel Agents (Abta) has confirmed that the 2009 Travel Convention will take place in Barcelona.

Following this year's event in Gran Canaria, the event will again demonstrate the close relationship between Spain and the British tourism industry by heading to the Catalonian capital.

Ignacio Vasallo, director of the Spanish tourism office, said he was "delighted" that Barcelona had been chosen to stage the convention in October.

"There is never a dull moment in the vibrant beachfront city and we look forward to welcoming the delegates of the Travel Convention to Barcelona in 2009," he commented.

According to figures cited by Mr Vasallo, 16 million people from the UK visited Spain in 2007, with Barcelona one of the most popular destinations for Britons.

Pere Duran, managing director of Turisme de Barcelona, said that 11% of the city's yearly tourist intake comes from the UK.

Shelter Offshore recently described Spain as an "evergreen destination" for British holidaymakers and property investor.

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