Tourist officials in Spain have revealed that they plan to open an outlet in India before the end of the year.

The National Tourist Office is establishing a base in Mumbai as part of its efforts to attract more Indian holidaymakers to the country, reports the Indo-Asian News Service.

If the plan is successful, it could prove to be highly lucrative for the Spanish economy and encourage growth in sectors such as tourism and construction, as well as the country’s housing market.

This may also serve to enhance its appeal among foreign property buyers who are seeking a good buy-to-let investment overseas.

Commenting on the move, Spanish ambassador to India Ion de la Riva said he is “looking forward” to increasing tourism in Spain.

He remarked: “We would like more people to visit the country from India.”

According to official figures, 59.2 million foreign leisure travellers visited Spain in 2007.

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