Spain has reinforced its status as a global tourism leader after welcoming nearly 97 million international visitors, generating record revenues. With Madrid hosting both UN Tourism and the WTTC ...

For many visitors, a trip to Madrid lingers in the background when planning a visit to Spain. It is often overshadowed by glamorous Barcelona, stylish Seville and Basque Country or marvelous Bilbao.

The capital of Spain may not be on the coast, but that doesn’t keep it from celebrating its ties to the sea with museums, fountains, the occasional massive anchor and even the city’s favorite sandwich ...