Riot Police Deployed in Benidorm for World Cup Security Amid Surge in UK Tourist Bookings
Riot police drafted into British tourist hotspot Benidorm for major World Cup security plan
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Riot police will be deployed in Benidorm, Spain, to enhance security during the upcoming World Cup from June 11 to July 19, 2023. The local council anticipates a significant influx of UK tourists, driven by high costs in the US, with air capacity to Alicante increasing by 16.4%.
- 01Riot police and local authorities will reinforce security in Benidorm from June 11 to July 19, 2023.
- 02Air capacity to Alicante is expected to increase by 16.4% during the World Cup's first phase.
- 03Bookings for flights to Benidorm surged four-fold due to high prices for World Cup trips to the US.
- 04Benidorm's local police will collaborate with the National Police's mobile security unit to manage public safety.
- 05England and Scotland fans are also expected to gather in other popular destinations like Magaluf and Costa del Sol.
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In preparation for the World Cup, which runs from June 11 to July 19, 2023, riot police will be deployed in Benidorm, a popular tourist destination on Spain's Costa Blanca. The local council has announced additional police reinforcements to manage the anticipated influx of UK tourists, many of whom are opting for Benidorm due to exorbitant accommodation and ticket prices in the United States. Officials report a 16.4% increase in air capacity to Alicante during the tournament's first phase, reflecting a significant rise in flight bookings to the region. The National Police's mobile security unit will assist local police in ensuring public safety, particularly in areas frequented by fans. Benidorm's Councillor for Citizen Security noted that the event is expected to attract large crowds to local bars and restaurants. The surge in bookings is attributed to dissatisfaction with high travel costs to the US, with reports indicating a four-fold increase in flight reservations to Benidorm. Other destinations like Magaluf in Majorca and the Costa del Sol are also expected to see an influx of football fans.
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The deployment of riot police and increased security measures aim to ensure the safety of tourists and residents during the World Cup.
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