The world tourism organisation defines tourism as; 'activities that require travel from home and staying away from home for at least one night'. This definition not only includes people going on holiday but also people taking business trips and visiting friends and relatives. Tourism today is a vital part of the Spanish economy and has seen drastic and rapid changes over the past 40 years. Previously tourism had been held back by Franco, the Spanish ruler, …showed first 75 words of 1860 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1860 total…years, leaving it today with an established and loyal following. However current fashions and trends are very changeable giving Spain an uncertain future due to its large reliance on tourism. The Spanish are aware of their situation and have clearly shown they are capable of recovery by observing their previous years but for their efforts in the future to work they must continue to review and change their attractions to appeals to the changeable market.