Editorial: El País

• Spain experiences continuous tourism growth, accounting for 12.8% of the national GDP.
• The country welcomed over 84 million foreign visitors last year, achieving record figures.
• This growth emphasizes the need for reflection on the sustainability of the tourism sector.
• A growing social discontent in the most saturated areas emphasizes the need for better regulation of tourist accommodation.
• There are proposals to measure tourism by job quality it generates, highlighting the importance of decent working conditions.
• Spain is the fourth EU country whereby tourism attributes a high percentage towards its economy.
• In 2050, Spain will continue to point to tourism as a significant growth engine, but not at any cost.

Conclusion: Revitalizing a lasting tourism sector in Spain is vital but must be balanced with sustainability, job quality, and local community wellbeing.

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