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Madrid Sees £8.5 Billion Tourism Revenue with 5.6 Million Visitors in H1 2026
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Phu Tho Records 10.5M Visitors and US$410M Revenue in H1 2026
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Madrid Records €10 Billion in Tourism Spending and 4.1% Visitor Growth in H1 2026
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Madrid Tourism Spending Reaches £8.5 Billion in H1 2026
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