Spain’s World Cup victory could revive battered economy

Spain’s World Cup victory could be just the tonic that the country’s battered tourism economy needs to return it to its glory days, according to the UNWTO.

“The victory is very positive for tourism,” said the executive director of the Madrid-based United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), Marcio Favilla.

“The positive image is reinforced ... it is very important,” he added.

Cities such as Madrid and Barcelona that are home to Spain’s two biggest clubs, Barca and Real Madrid, should “capitalize as soon as possible” on this victory, he said.

Source: BTN

13.07.10