Ministry and SEGIB will promote sustainable development in Latin America

The acting Secretary of State for Tourism, Isabel Oliver, and the Ibero-American Secretary General, Rebeca Grynspan, today signed an agreement in Madrid to develop public tourism policies focused on sustainable development and compliance with the 2030 Agenda in Latin America.

For Isabel Oliver, “with this alliance we strengthen public-public collaboration in order to promote sustainable tourism as a generator of economic, social and environmental development within the framework of the 2030 Agenda”.

SETUR and SEGIB already work together in the elaboration of the Ibero-American Tourism and Sustainable Development Strategy that will be presented in March 2020 in the framework of the Ibero-American Conference of Tourism Ministers that will take place in Andorra.



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Approved the new Order for the declaration of Festivals of National and International Tourist Interest

The acting Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism, Reyes Maroto, has signed the new Order that will regulate the declaration of National and International Tourist Interest Festivities, which includes the use of new resources provided by technologies, both in the registry and Processing of applications as in their content.

Thus, when granting this honorary title, the new regulations will take into account, among other aspects, the appearance in search engines of the party in question, its presence in social networks and its web positioning.

The approved Order replaces Order ITC / 1763/2006, of May 3, which so far governed these distinctions. Although, the files of declaration initiated before the entry into force of this Order will be governed by the previous regulations.

On the other hand, all the holidays currently declared of National or International Tourist Interest will continue to be beneficiaries of said declaration.



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The Celebration of the Reconquest of Vigo, recognized as a Festival of National Tourist Interest

The acting Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism, Reyes Maroto, has delivered today in Madrid to the Mayor of Vigo, Abel Caballero, the diploma that accredits the Celebration of the Reconquest of the city as a Festival of National Tourist Interest.

The act, held at the headquarters of the Ministry, was attended by the Secretary of State for Tourism, Isabel Oliver, the president of the Diputación de Pontevedra, Carmela Silva, and the delegate of the Free Trade Zone of Vigo, David Regades.

The Reconquista commemorates each year the popular uprising against the French troops in 1809. It had already been declared Festa de Interese Turístico Galego in 2012. The distinction is the first of these characteristics that the city of Vigo achieves.

The Secretary of State for Tourism has agreed to grant this honorary title after verifying compliance with the requirements (twenty-five years old, sufficient hotel capacity and a minimum number of press mentions to prove his popularity), and has given his approval to the Xunta de Galicia, to the Concello de Vigo and to the Casco Vello association, organizer of the party.

With the declaration of the Reconquest as a Festival of National Tourist Interest, Galicia now has twelve festivals with this recognition, which is granted to events of cultural values ​​and popular tradition with undoubted tourist attraction.



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The affiliates to the Social Security in tourism grew 3.8% in June

Social Security affiliates linked to tourism activities grew by 3.8% year-on-year in June, reaching a total of 2,618,636 members, according to data released today by Turespaña, under the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism. This figure is the highest of the historical series in a month of June. The employment in the tourist activities has grown in the last year in 94.921 workers in high labor and they represent 13.5% of the total of affiliates in the national economy.

For the Secretary of State of Tourism in functions, Isabel Oliver, "these data demonstrate the good health and dynamism of the tourism sector that is consolidated as a strategic activity in the economic and social development of the country and the whole of the territories. The Government is working to improve the profitability and competitiveness of destinations and ensure better working conditions and wages for workers linked to all branches of tourism.

Data by activity branches

In June, the increase in membership was registered in all tourist branches: the hotel industry grew by 58,995 members (45,948 more members in the food and beverage services, and 13,047 more in the accommodation services), in other tourist activities it increased in 33,244 more members, and in travel agencies there was an increase of 2,682 workers. It highlights the positive behavior of this branch since October 2014, having been an activity that reduced its employment continuously from 2008 to 2014.

Last month the number of employees in the tourism sector, which represents 81% of the total, grew by 4.4% compared to the same month of the previous year, while self-employment (19% of the total) increased by 1.3 %.

Data by autonomous communities

In June, employment in the group of hotels and travel agencies / tour operators grew in all the autonomous communities. In absolute figures, the greatest increases occurred in Andalusia, Catalonia, the Community of Madrid, the Valencian Community, Galicia and the Basque Country. These six communities together account for 77.4% of the absolute interannual increase.

In relative terms, the increases in Andalusia (6.1%) and Murcia (6%) stand out.



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The tender for the Master Plan of restoration of the Parador de Santiago de Compostela is open

Turespaña has opened the tender for the drafting of a Master Plan for restoration of the Hostal de los Reyes Católicos in Santiago de Compostela, assigned to the Paradores Network, under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism.

The Plan is essential to carry out drafts in the building, which is included in the Special Protection and Rehabilitation Plan of the Historic City of Santiago. The budget exceeds 350,000 euros and includes a total execution period of fifteen months.

For Secretary of State for Tourism and President of Turespaña, Isabel Oliver, "it is essential to undertake actions in one of the most emblematic paradors of the public chain, not only to guarantee its conservation but also to offer the highest quality standards".

The drafting work of the Plan will consist of carrying out a survey of plans and defining a technical research document that will improve the knowledge of the building and the analysis of current uses, and will mark the process of conservation, rehabilitation and / or restructuring of the building in phases. , with different levels and types of intervention.

In addition, the drafting of the project and construction management of the Restoration of the Royal Chapel and the altarpiece is planned.



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Provisionally awarded the rehabilitation works of the future Parador de Ibiza


The Contracting Committee of Turespaña has provisionally awarded the Acciona company the rehabilitation works for the Castle and the Almudaina de Dalt Vila, which will house the future Parador de Turismo de Ibiza.

On April 26, the Council of Ministers authorized Turespaña -scribed to the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism- the contracting for 21.1 M € of the works of the Parador de Ibiza, which had been paralyzed for eight years. A dozen companies have participated in the bidding process. Acciona must present the documentation required to approve the final award, which will take place, at least, within two months.

The future Parador will have seventy-two rooms distributed in the set of buildings that make up the castle grounds and the Almudaina. In addition, it will incorporate an interpretation center, an outdoor pool with solarium, a multifunctional room and an underground parking of forty seats, among other services.

For the acting Secretary of State for Tourism, Isabel Oliver, "the future Parador will boost the business fabric and offer a new perspective of Ibiza's tourist activity, more diversified, sustainable in the long term and with greater profitability".



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Spending by Spanish travelers increased by 4.4% in the first quarter


Residents in Spain made 41.8 million trips in the first quarter of the year, 2.8% more than in the same period of 2018, while their total expenditure amounted to 8,317 million euros (+ 4.4%) , according to data from the Survey of Tourism of Residents (FAMILITUR) that elaborates the National Institute of Statistics.

From January to March, 90.4% of trips had the national territory as the main destination (+ 2.1%) and the remaining 9.6%, foreign countries (+ 9.7%). Travel for leisure, recreation and holidays are still the main reason for displacement in 44.5% of cases (+ 6.6%).

For the acting Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism, Reyes Maroto, these data demonstrate "the strength of the Spanish tourism sector, with tourism of residents on the rise, with greater number of trips abroad and with higher levels of profitability."

With regard to spending, in trips with national destination rose by 5.1% and those made abroad by 3.1%. The average daily expenditure was 53 euros for journeys to internal destinations and 107 euros for trips abroad.

The main autonomous communities of destination of the trips of the residents in the first quarter of 2019 were Andalusia, (17.1% of the total), Catalonia (13.1%) and Comunidad Valenciana and Castilla y León (both with 8, 9% of the total).

Balance of 2018

According to provisional data, last year residents in Spain made 197.5 million trips, 2% more than in 2017. Overnight stays associated with these trips reached 801.9 million, equaling the 2017 figure.

On the other hand, spending grew by 6.5% to 47,087.9 million euros, reaching a new record and improving the profitability of the sector.

90.2% of trips had as main destination Spain and 9.8% abroad. The trips with internal destination accumulated 81.0% of the overnight stays and 65.8% of the total expense, with a daily average cost of 48 euros.

On the contrary, trips abroad accounted for 19.0% of overnight stays and 34.2% of total expenses, with an average daily expenditure of 106 euros. The main reasons for traveling were leisure (51.0% of the total) and visits to relatives or friends (35.7%).

Andalusia was the most visited destination in 2018 with 16.6% of total trips, followed by Catalonia (12.8%) and Comunidad Valenciana (9.9%). The highest average daily expenses were in trips to the Balearic Islands (75 euros), Comunidad de Madrid (74) and Canarias (68).



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Spain will receive this summer 29.6 million international tourists who will spend 33.908 million euros

The acting Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism, Reyes Maroto, accompanied by the acting Secretary of State for Tourism, Isabel Oliver, announced today that the forecasts indicate that Spain will receive, between the months of July and September, 29, 6 million international tourists, 1.7% more than in the same period of 2018.

As for spending, the minister has indicated that it will reach 33,908 million euros, which represents a growth of 3.2%. That is, international tourists spend 1.079 million euros more than in the summer of 2018.

Reyes Maroto stressed that "are good prospects for the summer, both in spending and arrival and show the good health of the sector while consolidating the positive trend of the policy we are developing the Government."

In addition, the minister has emphasized the figures recorded up to the month of May noting that "we are better than a year ago because we have managed to contain the fall of Britons and Germans, and even in the case of the latter to grow spending."

Maroto has also reviewed the main actions of the Government in tourism, among which are the 2030 Sustainable Tourism Strategy, which will continue to be developed in collaboration with the Autonomous Regions and the rest of the economic agents, the Smart Tourist Destinations Network and the Work of Housing for Tourist Use.



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The expense of international tourists increases by 3.8% until May, and arrivals, by 2.7%


Spain received more than 29.3 million international tourists during the first five months of the year, 2.7% more than in the same period of 2018, while its spending increased by 3.8% to 30,684 million euros. They are data from surveys of Tourist Movements in Border (FRONTUR) and Tourist Expenditure (EGATUR) prepared by the National Institute of Statistics.

For the acting Secretary of State for Tourism, Isabel Oliver, "this is" some very positive data that consolidate the Spanish tourism sector as strategic, for its impact on the generation of wealth and employment, and predict that the summer season has started will also be positive. "
In May, 8 million tourists visited our country, representing a decrease of 1.6% compared to the same month of 2018, although its expenditure was 8,195 million euros, 0.5% more, with the average daily expenditure 163 euros (+ 9.5%).

Arrival of tourists

In the accumulated of the year, the main emitting markets were the United Kingdom, with about 6.3 million international tourists, practically the same value as the previous year; Germany, with more than 4 million (+ 1.9%), and France with more than 3.7 million tourists (-4.6%). Among the rest of the countries of residence, it is worth mentioning the growth experienced by Russia (+ 17.1%), the United States (+ 14.1%) and Portugal (+ 12.4%).
By national destinations, Catalonia was the community that received the most tourists (more than 6.7 million), which represents an increase of 2.6%. They were followed by the Canary Islands (with almost 5.7 million) and Andalusia (with more than 4.4 million). Also noteworthy is the growth in Madrid, which increases the number of tourists received by 10.1%, exceeding 3 million.

Increase in spending

From January to May, the Autonomous Communities of main destination with the highest total expenditure were the Canary Islands (with € 7,115 million and an increase of 2.5%), Catalonia (€ 6,851 million, 5.6% more than in the same period). of 2018), and Andalusia (with 4,302 M €, a decrease of 2%).
In terms of issuing countries, the United Kingdom has the highest cumulative expense so far this year with € 5,802 million (+ 2.9%). It is followed by Germany, with € 4,008 million (+ 0.5%) and the Nordic countries – Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden – with € 2,591 million (-6.6%).



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Social Security affiliates in tourism grew by 4.3% in May

Social Security affiliates linked to tourism activities grew 4.3% year-on-year in May and reached a total of 2,575,638 employees, according to the data released today by Turespaña, under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism. This figure is the highest of the historical series in a month of May. In addition, affiliates in tourism activities accounted for 13.3% of the total in the national economy, which demonstrates the strength of the sector.

For the acting Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism, Reyes Maroto, the data is very positive and confirms that the new orientation given by the Government to the Spanish tourism model is appropriate: "From the Ministry we are strengthening the promotion of Spain as a destination tourism in distant markets such as China, where there is a huge potential that we are not yet taking advantage of. Likewise, a loyalty campaign has been launched in the British market, as part of the measures included in the contingency plans to face the Brexit ". According to the forecasts of Turespaña, during the summer period the dynamism of tourist employment is expected to continue.

Data by tourist branches

In May 2019, affiliates linked to tourism activities grew interannually in absolute terms in 106,793 workers. The increase was registered in all tourist branches: the hotel industry grew by 67,940 members (57,794 more members in the food and beverage services, and 10,146 more in the accommodation services), in other tourist activities it increased by 35,762 members, and in the travel agencies there was an increase of 3,091 workers.

Last month the number of employees in the tourism sector, which represents 80.9% of the total, grew by 5.1% compared to the same month of the previous year, while self-employment (19.1% of the total) increased 1.3%.

Data by autonomous communities

In May, employment in the group of hotels and travel agencies / tour operators grew in all the autonomous communities. In absolute terms, the greatest increases occurred in Andalusia, the Valencian Community, Catalonia, the Community of Madrid, Galicia and Murcia. These six Communities account for 78.2% of the absolute year-on-year increase.

In relative terms, the interannual increases of Murcia (7.4%) and Andalusia (6.8%) stand out.



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