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News   search from    to    key word Mark all items | Send marked items by e-mail | Prepare for printing |  RSS   Outstanding    Santiago Tourism Handled 7.45% More Information Requests in July 21.8.2008 During July, the city´s tourist information offices handled 37,089 requests, compared to 34,518 last year. The number of information requests has increased 42% in the first seven months of the year. more info   'Salsorro' Will Bring More Than 2,000 Salas Enthusiasts from 15 Countries to Santiago 8.8.2008 The 7th International Salsa Festival will feature the presence of the 2007 and 2008 world champions, Adrián and Anita. Salsorro, now one of the most important salsa events in Europe, will be held in Santiago from November 7 to 9. more info   other    Santiago Tourism Presents Compostela Shopping Guide 1.8.2008 The guide features an extensive directory of 802 shops divided into 42 categories, covering Santiago´s range of products. more info    3rd International Short Film Market Receives 2,644 Shorts from 93 Countries 30.7.2008 The Market will take place from October 20 to 24, at the same time as the Official Week of Curtocircuíto, Santiago´s Short Film Festival. more info    Santiago Tourism Publishes First Catalogue of Artists and Galleries 30.7.2008 The councillor for Economic Promotion and Tourism, Xosé Manuel Iglesias, presented Latexos, a catalogue featuring Santiago de Compostela´s artists and art galleries. Its objective is to encourage tourists to visit the city due to its artistic activities. more info    Overnight Stays in Santiago Increased 7.25% in First Six Months of 2008 29.7.2008 Santiago is the Spanish destination with the greatest growth in overnight stays in the first half of 2008. In June the city had the same amount of overnight stays as last year, compared to a 2.3% in Spain as a whole. more info    San Xoán Sardine, Best Tapa of SANTIAGO(é)TAPAS 08 16.7.2008 Yago Castrillón, chef in the Acio restaurant and creator of the winning tapa, received 1,000 euros in prize money and an advertising campaign in the local media. Pork sirloin with caramelised onion, by Bokados Taperías, was the voting public´s favourite. more info    20,000 Tapas Eaten During 1st SANTIAGO(é)TAPAS Competition 15.7.2008 More than 6,000 Tapasportes and 157 prizes were handed out to locals and visitors alike. The winners will receive their prizes during an awards gala on Wednesday, July 16. more info    ‘En Compostela 2008-2009’ Will Receive Guests in City Hotels 8.7.2008 The Santiago Tourism publication reaches its sixth annual edition with a new deluxe format. It will be available all year round in the city´s top-class hotels with features on contemporary architecture, gardens, shopping, gastronomy and even the rain. more info    Santiago Leads Tourist Management Course in Madrid 7.7.2008 The training course organised by the Federation of Municipalities and Provinces on July 7 and 8 will be coordinated by Santiago Tourism manager, Iñaki Gaztelumendi, with the participation of representatives from more than 90 Spanish destinations. more info all rights reserved. SantiagoTurismo.com contact | webmap | legal warning | privacy