Donald Trump’s recent threats against Spain, following Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s criticism of US strikes on Iran, have sparked fears of a US tourist boycott that could see 4.5m American visitors shun the country.
The tourism sector, already monitoring geopolitical tensions, worries about impacts on airlines like Iberia and US carriers, given the strong transatlantic connectivity.
Hoteliers and operators anticipate potential revenue drops in the bnillons of euro if anti-Spanish sentiment grows, though some experts downplay the risk, citing historical resilience in visitor numbers despite political rhetoric
