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  • Tourism | 5/18/2026

    The year starts with 2.93 million people employed in the tourism sector, 5.3% more than in the first quarter of 2025

    In the first quarter of 2026 there are 146,631 employees in tourist activities more than in the same period of 2025. The temporary rate in the tourism sector fell by 1.1% and stood at 13.7%, lower than the temporary rate of the national economy as a whole, which is at 14.8% In this first quarter the number of employed workers in the tourism sector increased in fourteen of the autonomous communities

  • Industry | 5/18/2026

    The Ministry of Industry and Tourism announces the XIX National Craft Awards

    These awards value contemporary craftsmanship, with an institutional recognition to promote innovation, design and adaptation to the market of artisan companies The presentation of candidacies for this edition, the nineteenth, will be open until this coming June 15 The maximum award is the National Craft Award for a consolidated work, with an endowment of 7,000 € The eighteenth edition received 93 candidacies from all over Spain, highlighting among them those from Andalusia and Galicia

  • Tourism | 5/14/2026

    The Data Space promoted by the Ministry of Industry and Tourism is among the 10 most relevant in all of Spain

    There are already more than 130 companies and municipalities in this sector data space, with 276 ‘datasets’ (data sets) published on, among others, travel services, accommodation, tourist behavior in destination or demand analysis This space represents a milestone that positions Spain at the European vanguard in the development of shared data infrastructures, strengthening the competitiveness of the sector and promoting innovation and public-private collaboration

  • Tourism | 5/12/2026

    Jordi Hereu announces grants worth 15 million euros to boost energy efficiency in the tourism sector

    Hotels, hospitality establishments, and campsites, among others, will be eligible for the aid. The Minister of Industry and Tourism has recalled the importance of supporting tourism in its transition to triple sustainability, a strategic sector for the Spanish economy in a context of uncertainty due to the global consequences of the war in Iran The deadlines for requesting subsidies, minimum and maximum amounts, as well as other details, will be known soon when the Royal Decree is published that will regulate the subsidies. In Spain there are currently around 300,000 hospitality establishments that employ approximately 1.85 million workers

  • The Ministry | 5/12/2026

    The Ministry of Industry and Tourism opens its doors to citizens during Open Administration Week 2026

    The objective is to bring administration closer to the citizen, based on five principles: transparency, accountability, citizen participation, public integrity and collaboration Conferences, seminars, round tables and visits to different independent centers are some of the activities scheduled for these days

  • Industry | 5/8/2026

    Industry strengthens industrial governance in a new High Level Forum

    As a main novelty, the Industrial Dialogue Committee is created, a permanent executive body that will provide greater agility, continuity and effectiveness to the work of the Forum and strengthen public-private collaboration. The new regulation expands the functions of the Forum, strengthening its role in the design, evaluation and monitoring of industrial policies, with the objective of boosting the productivity, competitiveness and sustainability of Spanish industry. With this measure, the Ministry of Industry and Tourism is committed to a more solid, transparent and participatory model of industrial governance.

  • Industry | 5/8/2026

    Hereu calls to lead the European industry of the future in an uncertain world

    Strengthening European strategic autonomy, reindustrializing with sustainability criteria and moving towards large pan-European projects capable of gaining scale and securing supplies are today at the center of the agenda. For Hereu, Spain starts from a favorable position thanks to the promotion of the energy transition, renewable energies, digitalization and PERTE. The IND+I Day has served Minister Hereu to claim talent, innovation and education as pillars of the European industrial future, as well as the need to provide a stable regulatory framework through a new Law of Industry and Strategic Autonomy.

  • Industry | 5/7/2026

    Industry awards 128,8 M€ to 107 projects within the Industrial Value Chain Drive Program

    Outstanding awards such as those of Renault in Palencia with two projects totaling 10.6 million euros, the company Noel de Girona, with 7.9 million, Aluminios Cortizo de A Coruña with 7 million, or Frutas del Segre in Lleida with 4.9 million euros. The Industrial Value Chain Drive (CVI) program aims to strengthen the competitiveness of Spanish industry by facilitating its transition to a more innovative, sustainable and digitalized economy.

  • Tourism | 5/7/2026

    The Government grants the celebration of the Moors and Christians of Elda the distinction of Festival of International Tourist Interest

    Culture, tradition and citizen participation have been the keys of the international recognition granted by the Ministry This distinction, the 16th Festival of International Tourist Interest that the Valencian Community achieves, reinforces the positioning of the municipality of Elda as a tourist and cultural reference of the region The Secretary of State of Tourism, Rosario Sánchez, has thanked all the citizens of Elda for their involvement “in a unique celebration that attracts thousands of visitors to live acts that show the cultural richness that there is in our country” The festivities last five days, around the first Sunday of June.

  • Tourism | 5/5/2026

    The Ministry of Industry and Tourism advances in the deployment of its 2030 Tourism Strategy with the elaboration of the Biennial Plan 2026-2027

    The new Biennial Plan 2026-2027 will prioritize key measures to advance the sustainability and competitiveness of the tourism sector. Practically all the Government is involved in the implementation of a Transversal Strategy, with 50 measures and 148 specific instruments. The Biennial Plan schedules measures for destinations, companies, workers, residents and tourists.

  • Industry | 5/5/2026

    The Ministry of Industry and Tourism and the General Council of Lawyers sign an agreement to support entrepreneurs

    The signed agreement, which does not entail economic content for either party, has a duration of four years. The network of Entrepreneur Service Points consists of more than 4,500 physical points, between public and private. The Entrepreneur Service Points (PAE) are offices that provide services to entrepreneurs, such as the creation, cessation or transfer of companies.

  • Tourism | 5/5/2026

    The expenditure of international tourists exceeds 9,600 M€ in March, 5.4% more

    The number of international tourists in the third month of the year amounts to 6.8 million, an increase of 3.3% compared to 2025 The average expenditure per traveler and the average daily expenditure also grew in March: the first one amounts to 1,411 euros, 2.1% more, and the second one does it 4.8% up to 198 euros In the accumulated of the first quarter of the year, expenditure has increased by 6.3% compared to the same quarter of last year, up to 25 billion; in this period, the arrival of international tourists has grown by 2.5%, up to 17.5

  • Industry | 4/30/2026

    Spain reaffirms its commitment to security, connectivity and technological sovereignty at the Three Seas Summit

    The Minister of Industry and Tourism stressed that the Russian aggression against Ukraine has reinforced the geopolitical importance of the north-south axis and the need for a more cohesive Europe. Hereu highlighted the role that Spain plays in European collective security, leading the multinational NATO group in Slovakia, with continued presence in air missions in the Baltic countries and with naval deployment in the Baltic and the Eastern Mediterranean. During the opening of the round table "Tech Infrastructure of the Future", Jordi Hereu defended that Europe's future competitiveness depends on both physical and digital connectivity, and warned about the continent's high external technological dependence.

  • Industry | 4/30/2026

    Industry and the Spanish Association for Quality join forces to project the industrial potential of Spain

    The agreement strengthens the role of industry as a key pillar of economic growth, innovation, quality employment and territorial cohesion. With an initial validity of four years, the agreement consolidates an alliance aimed at strengthening the international reputation of Spanish industry and bringing it closer to society as a driver of progress and economic resilience. Link to BOE

  • Tourism | 4/30/2026

    Planned seats for international flights for February reach 12.8M, 7% more than a year ago.

    Among the main emitting markets, the United Kingdom experiences the highest growth, with an increase of 7.7%, while Germany recovers dynamism again: 1.9% The United States, Belgium and the Czech Republic project an increase in seating capacity higher than the average of the international total for this month of May Highlights one more month the notable acceleration of Turkey and Poland with a growth projection higher than 30%

  • Tourism | 4/28/2026

    The Government declares the 'Entroido de Cobres' Festival of National Tourist Interest

    It is the twelfth distinction of this type in Galicia. The Government thus recognizes the antiquity, uniqueness and cultural richness of the celebration. The Entroido is celebrated uninterruptedly since the 18th century, with the only exceptions of the Civil War and the pandemic.

  • Industry | 4/24/2026

    The Ministry of Industry is driving industrial transformation with €35.7 million in strategic innovation and sustainability projects

    A total of 28 provisional resolution proposals have been approved, including Tereos Starch & Sweeteners Iberia (€7.8 million), Tornell Sac (€4 million), Renault Palencia (€2.9 million), EFI CRETAPRINT (€2.4 million) and Linqcase Industrial Solutions (€2.2 million). The Industrial Value Chain Promotion Programme (CVI), which revitalises and unifies the Ministry of Industry and Tourism’s previous IDI and ACTIVA programmes, aims to strengthen the competitiveness of Spanish industry by facilitating its transition towards a more innovative, sustainable and digitalised economy. The Minister for Industry and Tourism, Jordi Hereu, during his visit to the Col-legi d'Economistes de Catalunya, highlighted the importance of Catalan companies’ participation in this line of funding from the Ministry, with €7.3 million awarded in Catalonia to six companies, with over €2.6 million going to Lleida (Mollerussa, Miralcamp and Lleida city).

  • Tourism | 4/21/2026

    Rosario Sánchez reaffirms Spain’s commitment to sustainable tourism management in London

    The Secretary of State for Tourism has reached out to the tourism sector of both countries to continue jointly analyzing the impact of the war without deviating from the objectives of sustainability The British capital has hosted the fourth edition of “Spain Talks”, a meeting with the sector on the future of sustainable tourism Sánchez has claimed multilateralism as a response to the geopolitical context The recognition of Tourist Personality of the Year of Wanderlust Spain has been granted to Amancio López Seijas, CEO of Hotusa Group

  • Industry | 4/20/2026

    Spain is consolidated as a European industrial power by being a Partner Country of the Hannover Messe 2027

    “This recognition puts Spanish industry at the heart of the European industrial project and values the strength, competitiveness and future vision of our business network,” Minister Jordi Hereu said. The choice of Spain as a Partner Country of HANNOVER MESSE 2027 is a strategic opportunity to show the world the innovative capacity of Spanish industry and its integration into European value chains. The fair will strengthen partnerships with German and European partners, will boost new business opportunities and will consolidate Spain as an industrial and technological hub in Southern Europe.

  • Tourism | 4/20/2026

    Spain received 8.6 million international air passengers in March, 6.6% more than in the same month last year

    Between January and March, Spain received about 22.4 million international passengers registering an increase of 5.8% In the diversification of markets (chapter ‘rest of countries’) the decrease in arrivals from the Middle East due to the war are highlighted In March, the six main Autonomous Communities registered increases 

  • Tourism | 4/17/2026

    Rosario Sánchez defends tourism as an instrument of peace in Cyprus and reiterates the “no to war”

    The Secretary of State has defended multilateralism as an essential tool in the current geopolitical context Sánchez has transferred the importance of betting on Sustainable Aviation Fuels SAF as a tool to reduce dependency and also emissions The meeting has worked on the European tourism strategy, which will be aligned with the Spain Tourism Strategy 2030

  • Tourism | 4/17/2026

    Tourism employment exceeds 2.87 million affiliated workers in the industry after increasing by 4.2% in March

    The affiliated workers in the tourism industry increased inter-annually by 115,044 registered workers in the third month of the year In March, the number of employees in the tourism sector increased by 4.9% compared to the same month of the previous year The largest increase in relative terms of the number of registered workers in the month of March has been in the Balearic Islands (11.1%) In March, employment in hospitality and travel agencies and operators increased in all communities

  • Tourism | 4/15/2026

    The Ministry of Industry and Tourism presents the new SICTED, a commitment to sustainability and tourism quality

    The Secretary of State for Tourism, Rosario Sánchez, has presented the evolution of this tool that “represents a new stage focused on a more sustainable model” The program evolves towards the “commitment of responsible tourism”, integrating a management based on sustainability and new advanced technological tools Currently, the SICTED program has 284 destinations, 10,463 adhered services and 7,961 distinguished services

  • Branch of industry and tourism | 4/7/2026

    Hereu presents a book that compiles more than 400 tourist posters of the last century

    The publication covers the graphic, cultural and political history of Spain over the last hundred years. The Turespaña documentary collection is an exceptional archive due to its breadth and continuity, and constitutes a unique heritage in the international context. This book is the first in a series of publications whose aim is to showcase the visual heritage that the archivists of the Ministry of Industry and Tourism and its autonomous bodies have safeguarded over the past two centuries.

  • Tourism | 4/1/2026

    The expenditure of international tourists exceeds 7,600 M€ in February, 4.6% more than in the same month of 2025

    The number of international tourists in the second month of the year amounts to 5.6 million, an increase of 2.8% compared to 2025 The average expenditure per traveler and daily expenditure also grew in February: the first amounted to 1,366 euros, 1.7% more, and the second 3.4% more up to 190 euros Canary Islands was the community most visited by tourists in February, with 1.4 million, and Valencia the one that grows the most, 10.4% Among the main markets, United Kingdom grows by 1.8% and Germany increases by 1.4%, meanwhile France recedes. For its part, the Asian market increases by 41.9% in the month of February

  • Tourism | 3/31/2026

    Jordi Hereu highlights the resilience of Spain as a safe tourist destination in the face of global instability due to the war in Iran

    The period of March and April, which includes the Holy Week holidays, is once again expected to be historic in terms of international tourist spending, which could grow by around 3% The Minister of Industry and Tourism has presented the latest progress in the sustainable transformation of the tourism model. In addition, Jordi Hereu has analyzed the possible repercussions of the war in Iran and global geopolitical instability on the growth prospects of the tourism sector. Minister Hereu has pointed out that a shift in tourism is being observed from the Eastern Mediterranean to the Western Mediterranean, which is translating into a redistribution of travel flows to Italy, Greece, and Spain

  • Industry | 3/30/2026

    The ministries of Defense, Industry and Tourism, and Science, Innovation and Universities seal a commitment to enhance the training ecosystem of the defense industry

    An interministerial collaboration commitment has been signed with the aim of promoting the training and qualification of workers in key sectors such as engineering, cybersecurity, digital technologies, aeronautics or space systems. The three ministries have presented the new IN+DEF ecosystem, aimed at integrating SMEs and startups in the Defense value chain. Defense is consolidated as industrial policy, job creator, innovation and added value.

  • Tourism | 3/26/2026

    Planned seats for international flights for February reach 11.8M, 5.9% more than a year ago.

    Among the main emitting markets, the United Kingdom experiences the highest growth, with an increase of 8.9% Among the countries of America, the growth of the US stands out, with an increase of 12.8% for the month of April Highlights the acceleration of Turkey, 30.4% more, and of Poland, with a 32.8% growth compared to the same month of 2025

  • Tourism | 3/19/2026

    Rosario Sánchez announces that 45% of the Spain Tourism 2030 Strategy is already under way

    The Secretary of State for Tourism has explained the 2030 Strategy as a tool “to remain the best destination to visit while still being the best place in the world to live”. Rosario Sánchez has highlighted that the success of tourism “is now measured in terms of quality of life, the coexistence between residents and visitors, the rights for workers and the preservation of the territory.” The Tourism Strategy contains concrete measures for tourist destinations, companies, workers, residents and tourists.

  • Industry | 3/19/2026

    Hereu announces the launch of the new PERTE VEC 5 equivalent to €100M, with possibility of a rise, and the grant of more than €200M of the PERTE VEC 4 in its value chain section

    The PERTE VEC 5, intended for batteries, has been endowed with €100M, with possibility of a rise, and will be governed by the CISAF State aid scheme, which allows a longer period for the execution of projects. The deadline for the submission of applications will be from 7th April until the 13th of the same month. Minister Hereu has also announced the grant of more than € 200M already from PERTE VEC 4 in its value chain section, both in provisional resolution proposal and in final resolution proposal. The Minister of Industry and Tourism also commented that this week new grants of the PERTE of Industrial Decarbonization have been known, in its line 4, which add up to 100 million euros. Highlights include 60 million for Hydnum in Puertollano and 24.6 million for ENCE in Pontes de García.

  • Tourism | 3/18/2026

    Spain received 7.1 million international air passengers in February, 5.2% more than in the same month last year

    For this month of February, the year-on-year rise of Poland and the positive trend of Ireland and the United States stand out In the diversification of markets (chapter ‘rest of countries’) the markets of the Arab Emirates, China and Brazil stand out In February, the six main Autonomous Communities all registered increases except the Balearic Islands, being Madrid the one that rose more

  • Tourism | 3/17/2026

    The Secretary of State for Tourism analyses with the tourism sector the possible consequences of the war in the Middle East

    The government and the tourism sector monitor the situation of the broadcasting markets and the impact on tourism activity. They highlight the resilience of Spain as a tourist destination and the uncertainty caused by the conflict. Both parties have agreed to keep on holding this type of meetings.

  • Tourism | 3/17/2026

    Tourism employment exceeds 2.75 million affiliated workers in the sector after increasing by 2.5% in February

    Affiliates in the tourism sector increased year-on-year by 65,927 workers registered as employed in the second month of the year In February, the number of employees in the tourism sector increased by 2.9% compared to the same month of the previous year The largest increase in relative terms of the number of affiliates was recorded in the Valencian Community (3.8%)

  • Industry | 3/11/2026

    Hereu confirms the good times of the Spanish private shipyards with 65 vessels in portfolio and more than 3,000 M€ in orders

    The Spanish shipbuilding industry generates more than 88,700 jobs (+15% year-on-year) and contributes more than 12,700 million euros to the Spanish economy (+21% year-on-year). Spain is the 2nd EU power in contracting and order book, with more than 90% of the contracting destined for export, and builds more than 20% of the global portfolio with hydrogen based capacities. In addition, it is the 1st EU power in offshore wind, oceanographic research, aquaculture and passenger transport.

  • Tourism | 3/4/2026

    The expenditure of international tourists exceeds 7,800 M€ in January, 9.3% more

    The number of international tourists in the first month of the year amounts to 5.1 million, an increase of 1.2% compared to 2025 The average expenditure per traveller and daily expenditure also increased significantly in January: the first amounted to 1,522 euros, 8.1% more, and the second is 7.3% up to 177 euros The Canary Islands was the community most visited by tourists in January, with 1.4 million, followed by Catalonia and C. de Madrid Among the main markets, United Kingdom grows 3.3% while France and Germany decrease. For its part, the Asian market increases by 8% and from the US tourists come by 3.4% more In the month of January, the increase in the spending of international tourists was 8.2 percentage points higher than the increase in the number of foreign visitors.

  • Tourism | 3/3/2026

    Spain leads the ITB in Berlin as the main destination for German tourism

    Germany is the second tourist market for Spain in terms of expenditure, air passengers and overnight stays In 2025 we received 12 million German tourists, maximum historical, who spent the record figure of 15.8 billion Minister Hereu has presented the Spain Tourism Strategy 2030, recently endorsed by the European Commission, to ministers from leading European tourism countries as well as to CEOs of tourism companies attending the ITB trade fair, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year The ITB trade fair is one of the key events in the tourism sector, alongside Fitur and the World Travel Market in London. This year, Spain has approximately 200 exhibitors among hotels, chains, agencies and other companies in the tourism sector

  • Tourism | 2/26/2026

    Spain offers its experience and leadership to Commissioner Tzitzikostas for the future EU Sustainable Tourism Strategy

    Minister Jordi Hereu presented to the Commissioner the Spain Tourism 2030 Strategy as an example to follow for the future European tourism strategy, currently under development The European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism has valued very positively the Spanish tourism strategy Spain has offered to host the headquarters of the future European Tourism Academy

  • Industry | 2/26/2026

    Hereu defends a European internal market without barriers and with financial instruments that strengthen sectors and SMEs

    The minister insisted on the commitment to an industrially strong Europe, with instruments that reduce external dependency and strengthen key sectors. Spain supports the creation of the European Competitiveness Fund, designed to strengthen the strategic autonomy of the EU and which must take into account SMEs. The creation of added value in Europe is very important for Spain. The ultimate goal is to make the EU an attractive place for investment. The concept of local content is already being applied by the Ministry of Industry and Tourism. This is the Auto+ program of aid for the purchase of electrified vehicles. Vehicles assembled in Europe already receive more aid than those imported from third countries.

  • Tourism | 2/26/2026

    Planned seats for international flights for February reach 10M, 5.4% more than a year ago.

    Among the main markets, the United Kingdom experiences the highest growth for March, with an increase of 7.1% The United States, Ireland and the Czech Republic project an increase in seating capacity of more than 10% in this month This March stands out the acceleration of Turkey and Poland with a growth projection of more than 20% respectively

  • Industry | 2/24/2026

    Industry has granted 180 million from the Productive Industrial Investment Support Fund to 34 new projects in 2025

    The Ministry of Industry and Tourism will present in 2026 a protocol of ‘Investments Well Made in Spain’ with the analysis and good practices of the joint venture between Ebro and Chery, Stellantis and CATL or Santana and BAIC. García Brustenga highlights the “industrial vision” that is being given to the Defence sector and the importance of “creating a healthy ecosystem that generates a tractor effect on SMEs, startups, technological centres and universities, promoting the creation of high added value employment” The secretary has stressed that “there can be no transformation of the productive model if SMEs are left behind” and has detailed the instruments of the MINTUR to accompany them, reduce barriers and provide tools, financing and knowledge.

  • Tourism | 2/23/2026

    Hereu inaugurates the Parador de Eivissa-Dalt Vila, “new public reference of quality and respect for culture and sustainability”

    The project, which began in 2009 and had to be rethought to do a great excavation and preservation of archaeological remains in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Dalt Vila, has had a total cost of almost 47 million euros For Jordi Hereu, the Paradores network is a “country project, an exceptional model in the world of tourism for which we must continue betting from public institutions” The establishment, which is the first of Paradores de Turismo in the Balearic Islands and the number 99 of its entire network in Spain, will receive its first customers on March 10 Residents will be able to see first the result of the integral rehabilitation of the whole of the Castle and the Almudaina of Dalt Vila, with the organization of two previous days of open doors

  • Tourism | 2/23/2026

    Tourism employment grows by 2.8% in January, reaching 2.69 million workers

    Registered employees in the tourism sector increased year-on-year by 73,022 employees In January, the number of employees in the tourism sector increased by 3.3% compared to the same month of the previous year The largest increase in relative terms has occurred in the Valencian Community. Andalusia is the one that grows the most in absolute figures

  • Industry | 2/19/2026

    Hereu announces the provisional grant of €134.7 million to 34 projects of the PERTE VEC value chain line

    The PERTE VEC is one of the main levers to promote the transformation of the automotive sector, a strategic area for the Spanish economy due to its industrial and technological weight and its impact on employment. The Minister of Industry and Tourism has placed Spain at the centre of the European debate on the future of the automotive sector. To this end, he has highlighted the 2030 Spain Auto Plan, which includes the Auto+ Program grants for the acquisition of electrified vehicles. Industry has already granted more than €2,350 million of PERTE VEC, which has benefited 330 companies. The Government supports the European Commission's Automotive Sector Action Plan, which aims to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, reduce production costs to be on an equal footing with international competitors and harness the industry's power of innovation.

  • Tourism | 2/18/2026

    Spain received 6.7 million international air passengers in January, 5.2% more than in the same month of last year

    For January 2026, year-on-year increases have been seen in markets such as Poland, Ireland and the United States In market diversification, China, Japan, the Gulf countries and Latin America are experiencing notable growth In January, all six main autonomous communities recorded increases except for the Balearic Islands, with Valencia showing the largest increase The flow from Europe saw an increase of 3.5%, while those from America increased by 8.1%, and Asian markets as a whole saw a 20% increase

  • Industry | 2/17/2026

    Industry increases funding for the new call for proposals for line 1 of the PERTE Industrial Decarbonisation programme by €78.5 million

    The final budget for the line amounts to €408.2 million, with the aim of supporting strategic projects for reducing emissions in the manufacturing industry. The Ministry of Industry and Tourism will continue to foster financing instruments that facilitate the adaptation of the Spanish productive fabric to a more resilient and innovative industrial model that is aligned with the country's strategic priorities.

  • Industry | 2/16/2026

    Hereu lays the first stone of ELIAN's new plant in the Port of Barcelona

    For the Minister of Industry and Tourism, this project strengthens Barcelona's leadership as a European agri-food hub Elian has received €300,000 from the PERTE Agri-Food programme to invest in environmental protection and process sustainability at this new factory, which will be used for processing vegetable protein Hereu also visited the factory of ice cream manufacturer La Menorquina to learn about the plant's expansion project and its production

  • Tourism | 2/13/2026

    Jordi Hereu visits Montblanc (Tarragona), which completes the rehabilitation of the Church of Sant Francesc for sustainable tourism

    This town inTarragona has benefited from an investment of almost €3 million from the European funds of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (RTRP) The minister has highlighted the importance of Montblanc as a cultural destination and as a unique landmark within the strategy that fosters inland and off-season tourism The Ministry has allocated around €19 million to Tarragona in recent years for projects related to tourism sustainability and heritage Hereu also met, at the town hall, with representatives of the works council of the company International Paper-DS Smith, which recently announced a workforce reduction plan that includes the complete halting of production

  • Tourism | 2/12/2026

    Tourism employment exceeded 3 million in the last quarter of 2025, an increase of 2.2% compared to 2024

    In the fourth quarter of 2025 there are 65,987 employees more in tourist activities than in the same quarter of 2024. The number of those employed in October, November and December was 3,002,684 Salaried workers in the tourism industry with an indefinite contract have increased by 4.4%, thus continuing the year-on-year increases seen over the previous eighteen quarters The unemployment rate in the tourism industry was 9.3%, while in the national economy the rate stood at 9.9%. Employees in the tourism industry in this period have accounted for 13.4% of the total employment of the Spanish economy, with the unemployment rate in the tourism industry standing at 9.3%

  • Tourism | 2/10/2026

    Ministry and CAAC agree to speed up the final stretch of the execution of the European funds  to transform tourism

    Jordi Hereu highlights that today's Sectoral Conference represents a remarkable exercise in co-governance to successfully address the challenge of the sustainable transformation of our tourism The minister highlights the Spanish Government's commitment to dialogue and support in the implementation of the Modernisation and Competitiveness Plan for the Spanish tourism industry Since 2020, 7 sectoral conferences have been held and more than 220 bilateral monitoring committees have been maintained for the distribution of European funds to the Autonomous CommunitiesAs a result of negotiations between the Government and the European Commission, an extension of deadlines and a simplification of the milestone certification process have been achieved, setting June 2026 as the final date for the implementation of tourism sustainability plans

  • Industry | 2/4/2026

    Hereu believes that for Europe to be strong, industrial activity must be relocated to the continent.

    For the Minister of Industry and Tourism, this Congress is the leading industrial event in Spain. “Industry currently plays a crucial role. It is the sector that generates the most employment in our country and is a driver of economic growth”. Manufacturas Alhambra, Cojali, Hipra, Moeve Chemicals and Slimop Space have been awarded at the ‘Well Made in Spain’ Awards. This Congress is the leading annual meeting of the Spanish industrial sector, bringing together its main players to analyse its situation, discuss future challenges and foster innovation, sustainability and digitalisation.

  • Tourism | 2/4/2026

    The Ministry of Industry and Tourism presents the new stage of 'Hosts', a global tourism learning system

    This programme centralises the entire training offer in this new multi-channel platform The contents of the training programmes are grouped in different thematic campuses associated with strategic projects of the Secretariat of State of Tourism and SEGITTUR

  • Industry | 2/3/2026

    The Auto+ Programme will help with up to €4,500 towards the purchase of electric and European vehicles

    The Auto+, part of the Auto 2030 Plan, stems from a commitment by the Spanish Government to foster the demand and purchase of this type of vehicle to support the sector's transition to electric mobility. The Auto+ aid programme is managed by the Ministry of Industry and Tourism, will have a budget of €400 million for 2026, and its benefits will be retroactive to 1 January 2026. Pure electric vehicles that are economical and manufactured in the EU will receive a higher percentage of aid.

  • Tourism | 2/3/2026

    Spending by international tourists exceeded €134.7 billion by year-end of 2025, 6.8% more than in 2024.

    The number of international tourists arriving in our country, 96.8 million, also exceeded the previous year's record by 3.2% In December, we received 5.3 million international tourists, a year-on-year increase of 0.4%, who spent more than €8 billion, 5.5% more The autonomous communities that saw the highest total spending in 2025 were Catalonia (with €24.80 billion, 4.5% more than in 2024), the Canary Islands (with €24.43 billion and an increase of 6.8%) and the Balearic Islands (with €21.06 billion, a 5.2% increase).

  • Industry | 1/29/2026

    The Ministry of Industry and Tourism, through Enisa, financed 514 companies with a total investment of €86.2 million in 2025

    These figures reflect the positive reception and impact generated by eliminating the seasonality of the funds, a measure that has favoured the continuous availability of financing. In December alone, funding applications increased by 67% compared to the same month of the previous year, and by 16 January, the number of requests received already equaled the total recorded in all of January 2025.

  • Tourism | 1/29/2026

    The number of seats scheduled for international flights in February exceeds 8.1 million, a 3.5% increase compared to a year ago

    Among the main source markets, Italy is experiencing the largest growth for this month, with an increase of 3.8% Among Ibero-American countries, Colombia registered the highest volume of programmed capacity (13.6%) in February Turkey stands out with a 31% increase, as does Poland with a 24.7% growth compared to the same month in 2025

  • Tourism | 1/23/2026

    The Ministry of Industry and Tourism unveils the Tourism 2030 Strategy at FITUR, relaunches social dialogue in the hospitality sector and announces the opening of the Parador de Ibiza

    FITUR also saw the signing of the memorandum of understanding between the Ministry, the Madrid City Council and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) that ratifies the transfer of its headquarters to MadridThe Turespaña stand has been the heart of presentations that will shape tourism in 2026, such as the total solar eclipse, the presentation of the new phase of UN Tourism, with Shaikha Al Nowais as Secretary-General, and the signing of the agreement to begin social dialogue in the hospitality sector between unions and employers The Ministry delegation present at FITUR, headed by the Minister of Industry and Tourism, Jordi Hereu, and the Secretary of State for Tourism, Rosario Sánchez Grau, has kept an intense schedule of bilateral meetings with official delegations from countries such as the United Kingdom, Brazil, Portugal and Albania For Minister Hereu, this edition of FITUR, marked by the train accidents in Adamuz and Gelida, demonstrates that the tourism industry knows how to rise to the occasion: “I would like to congratulate both the IFEMA organisation and the public administrations and companies present for the example they have offered to the world of solidarity and professionalism in the wake of a tragedy that has shocked the country”.

  • Tourism | 1/23/2026

    The Ministry of Industry and Tourism announces that the Parador de Ibiza will be inaugurated on 23rd February

    The announcement was made by the Secretary of State for Tourism, Rosario Sánchez, at the Paradores stand at FITUR. This coming Monday, the Paradores website will open the option to make reservations so that the first guests can stay at the establishment from 10th March. The works, costing a total amount of €43.2 million, have involved one of the largest archaeological excavations in recent years in Spain, and the rehabilitation of the historical heritage of Dalt Vila, which will now be opened to the public thanks to its musealisation in an interpretation centre "“This establishment will not be just yet another one,” Rosario Sánchez emphasised, because due to its characteristics, “it will open with a clear commitment to fostering the island’s heritage and culture, and attracting respectful and responsible tourism”.

  • Tourism | 1/16/2026

    Tourism employment grew by 2.4% in December, reaching 2.75 million, and closed out a record-breaking 2025 for employment in the industry.

    In December 2025, the number of workers in tourism-related activities grew in absolute terms by 64,334 The number of salaried workers in tourism increased by 2.7% in December, and the number of self-employed workers rose by 0.8% In December, the year-on-year increase in the number of workers that began in June 2021 continued In relation to the labour market of the country as a whole, tourism employment accounts for 12.7% of the total number of people registered in the Social Security system

  • Tourism | 1/15/2026

    Hereu predicts that international tourist spending in Spain in 2025 will reach nearly €135 billion, 6.8% more than in 2024.

    Preliminary data reveals that Spain will have reached 97 million international tourists in 2025, 3.5% more than the previous year. Hereu: “We are growing in the way and at the pace that we believe are desirable for the three-fold sustainability model: economic, social, and environmental”. Turespaña will be present at FITUR with a 600 m² stand whose theme will revolve around slow travel and the solar eclipse next August.

  • Industry | 1/8/2026

    The Ministry of Industry launches a new call for proposals under line 1 of the PERTE Decarbonisation programme, worth €330 million.

    The aid will support strategic projects to reduce emmissions in the manufacturing industry, under the framework of the Recovery Plan and the REPowerE chapter. Applications for grants can be submitted from 2nd to 13th February.

  • Tourism | 1/2/2026

    Spending by international tourists in Spain exceeded €126.7 billion until November, 6.9% more than a year ago

    This figure is already higher than the total accumulated spending between January and December of last year, which amounted to €126.3 billion In the first eleven months of 2025, nearly 91.4 million international visitors arrived in our country, 3.4% more than in the same period of the previous year In November, we received 5.7 million international tourists, a 2.1% year-on-year increase; these tourists spent around €8 billion in our country, a 5% increase The Canary Islands was the top destination for international tourists in November, with 1,461,395 visitors and a year-on-year growth of 0.9%, followed by Catalonia and Andalusia

  • Tourism | 12/30/2025

    Planned seats on international flights in January exceeded 8.3 million, 5.3% more than a year ago.

    Among the main source markets, the United Kingdom experienced the greatest growth, with a 5.2% increase Among Ibero-American countries, Colombia and Mexico had the highest volume of scheduled capacity for January 2026 Turkey stands out with a 35% increase, as does Poland with a 23.5% growth compared to the same month in 2025

  • Tourism | 12/23/2025

    The celebration of “The Weddings of Isabel de Segura”, in Teruel, declared a Festival of International Tourist Interest

    The historical-legendary reenactment commemorates the tragic story of the Lovers of Teruel, deeply rooted in local cultural identity, and allows citizens and visitors to experience a fully medieval, festive, and cultural atmosphere The Secretary of State, Rosario Sánchez, highlights that the festival has been awarded the distinction for “its deep roots among the people of Teruel, who actively participate in it and thus give it greater appeal as a tourist attraction” br>

  • Industry | 12/19/2025

    The Ministry of Industry and Tourism is organizing the photographic exhibition ‘50 years of industrial evolution’

    The opening ceremony of the exhibition was attended by the Undersecretary of Industry and Tourism, Pablo Garde, and the Director General of the EOI, Diego Crescente The exhibition on the industrial past is part of the commemorative events for ‘50 years of Spain in freedom’ The exhibition will be open at the EOI headquarters every working day from 2nd to 31st January from 10:00 to 19:00h.

  • Tourism | 12/18/2025

    Hereu celebrates the fact that the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has chosen Spain as its new international headquarters

    World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the leading organization representing the private tourism sector globally has chosen Madrid after considering several candidates, including Milan, Paris, Geneva, and Dubai. The Minister of Industry and Tourism positively assesses the selection, “the result of intense joint work and collaboration over months between the Government of Spain and the organization” and which “strengthens Spain’s leading position as a world tourism power”. Madrid, which already hosts the headquarters of UN Tourism, consolidates its position as a global cluster for tourism governance and the transformation of the tourism model, which is reinforced with the approval of the Spain 2030 Sustainable Tourism Strategy to continue making progress in the three-fold of sustainability:: economic, social and environmental Jordi Hereu has visited the PepsiCO plant in Vitoria, which has received €1.7 million to be the company's first to achieve net-zero emissions. The minister announced that the order outlining the terms and conditions for the second call for proposals for the Industrial Decarbonisation Programme will be published soon.

  • Tourism | 12/18/2025

    The Ministry of Industry and Tourism activates the data economy with the first sectoral data space in Spain

    Those interested in being part of this tourism data space can do so through this form. Tourism data space is the ideal environment for companies applying for the Data Space Kit, an initiative of the Secretary of State for Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence.

  • Tourism | 12/18/2025

    International air passengers exceeded 7.3 million in November, 7.9% more than in the same month of 2024.

    Spain received 104 million international passengers between January and November, an increase of 5.8% compared to 2024 In the area of ??market diversification, a notable increase of 10.4% was also observed in November As for airports, Valencia's is experiencing the greatest year-on-year growth: a 33.9% increase

  • Industry | 12/17/2025

    Master esparto grass weaver Pedro Antonio Blanco Ubalde wins the 2025 National Crafts Award

    The Minister of Industry and Tourism highlights crafts as a strategic sector that combines tradition, innovation and sustainability. The city of Zamora will host the next National Crafts Awards ceremony.

  • Tourism | 12/17/2025

    Tourism employment stands at 2.79 million people registered in the Social Security system in November, after increasing by 2.7%

    In the eleventh month of the year, the number of workers affiliated with tourism activities grew in absolute terms by 73,582 The number of salaried workers in tourism increased by 3.1% in November, and the number of self-employed workers increased by 0.9% Tourism employment increased in all autonomous communities in November. The largest increases were in Andalusia and the Valencian Community In relation to the labour market of the country as a whole, tourism employment accounts for 12.8% of the total number of registered workers

  • Industry | 12/16/2025

    The Ministry of Industry and Tourism awards 34 new grants from the second call of PERTE Agro worth almost €25 million

    The objective of this PERTE is to strengthen the competitiveness and resilience of the agri-food sector in Spain, fostering quality employment and the regional roots of companies, especially SMEs. Among the companies awarded are La Rentilla, in Montilla (Córdoba), with €2.7 million; Danone, in Aldaia (Valencia), which has obtained €2.5 million; and Panadería Milagros Díaz, from Illescas (Toledo), with €2.3 million.

  • Tourism | 12/16/2025

    The Ministry of Industry and Tourism is tendering the concession for the construction and operation of the Madrid Congress Palace

    The Public Sector Procurement Platform publishes the tender for buildings A and C of the historic Castellana complex, which will maintain their congress and tourist activity The successful bidder will be required to carry out the rehabilitation works and be responsible for the maintenance and conservation of the premises, in exchange for the operation thereof for 40 years This public-private partnership model will optimise public resources, mobilise private investment, and ensure efficient, sustainable management focused on the public interest With this tender, Turespaña is taking a decisive step to recover an architectural icon of Madrid and project it towards a modern, sustainable future aligned with the needs of the 21st century Together with the renovation of Building B —the future headquarters of UN Tourism— the Castellana Complex will strengthen Spain's position as a global benchmark in tourism and congress activity

  • Industry | 12/12/2025

    Hereu attends the inauguration of Seat's battery assembly plant

    For the Minister of Industry and Tourism, this facility is proof of the ambition of Spanish industry to lead the future of sustainable and electrified mobility. The Government is clear that resources are needed to guarantee a comprehensive transformation of the industrial production model. That is why it has already deployed more than €4.5 billion in various aid programmes, in addition to the €6 billion from the new Spain Auto 2030 Plan. Seat has received more than €97 million from different aid programmes from various ministries, of which €85 million are from the PERTE VEC programme in its different calls for proposals.

  • Industry | 12/11/2025

    Industry awards €30.5M from the PERTE Chip programme to 33 new projects from 10 communities

    The call fosters chip design initiatives, advanced sensors and encapsulation and cybersecurity technologies.

  • Industry | 12/9/2025

    Hereu offers collaboration to CECOT's Catalan entrepreneurs within the Government’s reindustrialisation strategy

    The minister has recognised that the Catalan industry is being called upon to lead projects linked to the modernisation of production processes, the energy transition and constant innovation. The commitment of the Executive is to continue supporting the competitiveness of SMEs through digitalisation, training and accessible financing. The minister is aware that SMEs and the self-employed are the core of the productive model of national and Catalan industry.

  • Industry | 12/8/2025

    Hereu calls for a strong European industrial policy and more flexible financing in Brussels

    The Minister of Industry and Tourism has participated in a new meeting of the Alliance for the Electrointensive Industry, which, for the first time, has presented its conclusions and points of debate in the Competitiveness Council. During the development of the COMPET, Minister Hereu spoke, in Catalan, in the debate on the 'General Annual Report on Simplification' presented by the Commission, in which the Minister claimed that "a simpler and faster Europe" can only be achieved with continuous regulatory improvement. The minister, in a very contentious COMPET, also participated in the debate on the future of the European Competitiveness Fund, in which he again stated to be in favour of a true centralised instrument that ensures the reindustrialisation of Europe.

  • Branch of industry and tourism | 12/5/2025

    Hereu presents the latest issue of the magazine Industrial Economy dedicated to the construction of well-being in Spain from the democratic transition to today

    The event, which was attended by the Undersecretary of Industry and Tourism, is part of the events to commemorate “50 years of Spain in freedom”.

  • Energy | 12/5/2025

    Jordi Hereu conveys to the Secretary General of CCOO-Industry the Government’s commitment to a digital, sustainable and social industry

    This meeting is part of the round of contacts with social agents of the Spanish industry that Hereu initiated last week with UGT.

  • Tourism | 12/4/2025

    Hereu values the key role of Turespaña’s responsible marketing in Spain’s success as a sustainable tourism destination

    Jordi Hereu has closed in Valencia the celebrations of the 40th anniversary of the creation of Turespaña, a body that is part of the Ministry of Industry and Tourism and responsible for promoting Spain as a tourist destination around the world In his speech, the Minister of Industry and Tourism highlighted the data on international tourist arrivals and spending released yesterday, which show a 7% increase in spending up to October, reaching €118 billion, and a 3.5% increase in arrivals, exceeding 85.6 million Hereu values ??the consolidation of a trend —spending growth exceeding visitor growth— that supports the Government's commitment to a change in the tourism model that prioritises economic, social and environmental sustainability. The event, which took place at the Palau de Les Arts Reina Sofia in Valencia, was attended by the Secretary of State for Tourism, Rosario Sánchez Grau, the Director of Turespaña, Miguel Sanz, the Government Delegate in the Autonomous Community of Valencia, Pilar Bernabé, and the Mayor of Valencia, María José Catalá.

  • Tourism | 12/3/2025

    Spending by international tourists in Spain exceeded €118 billion through October, 7% more than a year ago.

    In the first ten months of 2025, nearly 85.6 million international visitors arrived in our country, 3.5% more than in the same period in the previous year In October, we received 9.2 million international tourists, a 3.2% year-on-year increase; these tourists spent over €12.7 billion in our country, a 7.4% increase Catalonia was the top destination for international tourists in October, with 1,979,478 visitors and a growth of 9.9%

  • Industry | 11/28/2025

    Hereu offers the pharmaceutical sector the opportunity to work together to face challenges such as ageing, sustainability and digital transformation.

    The Ministry of Industry and Tourism supports the pharmaceutical industry through tools such as the PROFARMA Plan and the Pharmaceutical Industry Strategy. These initiatives complement the PERTE Farma programme, which concluded in 2023 and provided nearly €28 million in aid to 25 companies in the sector. The Minister of Industry and Tourism has emphasised innovation to transform a pharmaceutical sector that in Spain generates a turnover of almost €27 billion and employs more than 270,000 people directly and indirectly.

  • Industry | 11/28/2025

    Minister Jordi Hereu denounces the damage caused to the industrial and labor ecosystem by counterfeit products

    In the III Industrial Property Forum, where the Undersecretary of Industry and Tourism, Pablo Garde, and the director of the SPTO, Elisa Rodríguez, presented the annual campaign against piracy and counterfeiting, entitled “Good, beautiful and… authentic” During the meeting, the minister recalled that industrial property constitutes a fundamental asset for reindustrialisation So far this year, 1,150 national patent applications have been submitted, representing an increase of 11.4% over the same period in 2024/p>

  • Industry | 11/28/2025

    Hereu is committed to multilateralism and international cooperation to meet the challenges of SMEs

    Spain is the second extra-regional destination for Latin American investment, only behind the US. In 2023, Spanish exports to Latin America were around €20.4 billion and imports €21.4 billion, with Mexico, Brazil, Chile and Argentina as main trading partners. The Minister of Industry and Tourism recalled that SMEs in Spain are 99.8% of the national business fabric and generate 66% of total business employment. In this regard, he valued the Government's effort to support SMEs through the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan. In tourism, Jordi Hereu highlighted that SMEs also play a fundamental role. The Spain Tourism 2030 Strategy is the clearest expression of this transformative vision: a model that accompanies our SMEs to be more resilient, more connected and more competitive.

  • Tourism | 11/27/2025

    The Secretary of State for Tourism invests €18.7 million in projects for the sustainable transformation of Fuerteventura

    “There are many actions to guarantee the future of destinations and tourism companies of the island, and a model that is a source of prosperity and balance for the well-being of the residents,” explained the Secretary of State, Rosario Sánchez She was received at the headquarters of the Island Council by the President Lola García, and the counsellor responsible for Tourism, Marlene Figueroa, among other members of the Corporation Investment across the Canary Islands totals more than €297 million, encompassing Tourism Sustainability Plans, aid to municipalities and small and medium-sized enterprises, digitalisation projects and improvements in energy efficiency.

  • Industry | 11/27/2025

    Spain will be a guest country at the next 2027 edition of the Hannover Messe industrial fair, in Germany

    The Secretary of State for Industry, Jordi García Brustenga, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding that confirms Spain as a partner country in 2027. Hannover Messe is the largest industrial fair in the world and a benchmark in industrial innovation. The signing preceded the XI Spanish-German Business Forum, which is held today in Madrid and which brings together business leaders from the two countries.

  • Industry | 11/27/2025

    Jordi Hereu warns that “if its productive base is not strengthened, the European model will be very difficult to defend”

    The Minister of Industry and Tourism has defended that the necessary transformation of Spanish and European industry must always be undertaken with the guidance of European principles and values. “Only with more industry will we have more social quality”, said Minister Hereu in a speech defending reindustrialisation as a fundamental basis to sustain the Welfare State and the common European project. Hereu has also highlighted the great track record and prospects of the Spanish industry thanks to the role of the PERTE in public investment and attracting high-level projects.

  • Tourism | 11/27/2025

    Planned international seats for February reach 9.2M, 5.4% more than a year ago.

    Among the main source markets, Italy is experiencing greater growth with a 5.5% increase in seats. Among the Ibero-American countries, Colombia and Mexico have the highest volume of seats booked Worth highlighting is the acceleration of Turkey, Czech Republic, Poland and Ireland with a growth projection of more than 10%

  • Industry | 11/26/2025

    Hereu participates in the laying of the first stone of the Stellantis gigafactory in Figueruelas, a strategic project for Spain’s leadership in electric mobility

    With the inauguration of this new gigafactory, Spain adds a new plant aimed at strengthening the transition to electric mobility and the leadership of our country in the sector. The Government of Spain, through the Ministry of Industry and Tourism, has invested about €380 million in the Stellantis Figueruelas plant through the PERTE VEC and Industrial Decarbonisation, €270 million of which correspond to the gigafactory. In total, Stellantis has so far received support worth a total of €438 million for its plants in Spain. The Minister of Industry has highlighted the role of the Strategic Investments Committee, approved yesterday in the Council of Ministers, in attracting future strategic investments for Spain that generate decent employment for our workers and develop in a favourable economic environment.

  • Tourism | 11/25/2025

    The Secretary of State for Tourism highlights that digitalisation and the use of AI are key tools in the Spain Tourism Strategy 2030

    Rosario Sánchez has today participated in the event ‘Spain Talks 2025: Tech for Sustainable Tourism’, held at the headquarters in the French capital of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) The Secretary of State presented the strategy and the plan of the Government of Spain, approved in October in the Council of Ministers, to orient the transformation of the tourism sector towards sustainability and social and territorial cohesion The ‘Spain Talks: caring for the Future’ event, organised by Turespaña, started in 2023 and they are developed in the international tourist markets in which this body dependent on the Ministry of Industry and Tourism is present

  • Industry | 11/25/2025

    García Brustenga defends the Law of Industry and Strategic Autonomy as a country project to institutionalise Spanish industrial policy

    The Secretary of State for Industry has called for “putting the interests of the country above everything”. “We will regret it if we do not lay the foundations for our industry to have a solid, structured, flexible and modern foundation, adapted to the challenges of the times we live in,” he said. During his appearance, the Secretary of State reviewed other milestones of his department, such as the management of industrial EARRs, which have involved a public investment of more than €9.5 billion for 1,500 companies throughout Spain. He recalled that this December the Auto Plan will be presented, “an ambitious and consensual strategy with all the actors in the sector so that Spain continues to be a leader in electric mobility and the decarbonsation thereof”. Jordi Gª Brustenga has defended that “Spain continues to have its own discourse in Europe” and that the EU approves industrial structural funds to consolidate productive industrial capacities for the first time.

  • Industry | 11/25/2025

    Minister Jordi Hereu informs UGT FICA that the Government's commitment to electrification goes hand in hand with defending productive capacities

    Hereu highlighted the key role that the Plan Auto 2030, which will be presented in the coming days, will play in underpinning a process that Spain has the capacity to lead in Europe and worldwideThe Minister of Industry and Tourism listened to the proposals put forward by the leaders of UGT FICA and the vehicle manufacturing plants in Spain, and thanked them for their commitment to the electrification process‘Turning back would be an industrial mistake,’ said Minister Hereu, referring to electrification, at the meeting held this afternoon at the Ministry of Industry and Tourism

  • Tourism | 11/21/2025

    The Minister of Industry and Tourism, Jordi Hereu, visits the development of tourism sustainability actions to preserve and enhance the Parador de Tortosa.

    Hereu has visited the Parador in Tarragona, which will close to the public in autumn 2026 (and until approximately mid-2028) to improve, modernise and make the establishment more sustainableThe planned works will complement the work that is currently ongoing, which will be completed in the first quarter of 2026In total, the Parador de Tortosa has received an investment of €14.3 million from the Ministry of Industry and Tourism. Minister Jordi Hereu has highlighted the need for the public sector to continue funding initiatives that help to preserve and improve the rich local and national heritage

  • Industry | 11/20/2025

    Hereu highlights the potential of biotransformation to drive the circular economy and industrial innovation

    The Government reiterates its commitment to innovation and the circular economy to boost specialised employment and industrial competitivenessThe Dapibus biotransformation centre in Abrera has received half a million euros in aid from the Ministry

  • Industry | 11/19/2025

    Hereu highlights the Defence industry's contribution to the Spanish economy

    According to the minister, we are in the midst of a very special moment, due to the significant investments committed to major programmes and the role that the EU will play in supporting the consolidation of the European defence industry.Hereu recalled that the Ministry of Industry is working to support and assist Spanish companies. He cited the example of SAPA, which has been awarded more than €90 million in various programmes managed by this ministry.This year, the Government launched an Industrial and Technological Plan for Security and Defence in response to the international geopolitical context, the emergence of new hybrid threats and the rethinking of the Atlantic alliance, which includes a wide range of measures.Among the measures included in the Plan is the launch of new Special Modernisation Programmes. Currently, 31 programmes have been approved, worth €14.422 billion for the period 2025-2032.

  • Branch of industry and tourism | 11/19/2025

    The Undersecretary for Industry and Tourism presents the ‘Current Challenges to National Security’ conference

    The conference, led by the Director of National Security, took place in the Ministry's Conference Room.

  • Tourism | 11/18/2025

    International air passengers exceeded 10 million in October, 5.6% more than in the same month in 2024

    Between January and October, Spain welcomed 96.7 million international passengers, which is a 5.6% increase on the previous year In terms of market diversification, arrivals from countries such as Colombia, Mexico, China and Qatar are worth highlighting As for airports, the largest year-on-year increases were recorded in Valencia and Seville, with an 11.2% increase

  • Tourism | 11/17/2025

    Tourism employment exceeds 2.85 million Social Security registrations after increasing by 3.5% in October

    In the tenth month of 2025, the number of people employed in tourism activities grew by 96,854 workers in absolute termsThe number of salaried workers in tourism rose by 4.1% in October, and the number of self-employed workers increased by 1%Tourism employment increased in all autonomous communities in October, with considerable increases in the Balearic Islands (8.9%) and Andalusia (3.8%). With regard to the labour market as a whole, tourism employment accounts for 13.2% of total registered workers

  • Industry | 11/11/2025

    Spain and China complement each other in sectors such as automotive, pharmaceuticals and engineering to open up third markets

    The Secretary of State for Industry, Jordi García Brustenga, moderates a round table discussion at the Spain-China business meeting, part of the official visit of Their Majesties the King and Queen of Spain to the Asian country. Jordi García Brustenga stressed that partnerships between Spain and China should be characterised by their impact on the value chain, the transfer of technology and knowledge, and the creation of local jobs and training opportunities. This panel analysed cooperation between Spanish and Chinese companies in third markets, focusing on sectors where joint capabilities offer a solid competitive advantage.

  • Tourism | 11/11/2025

    Toledo to host the 126th UNWTO Executive Council meeting

    The capital of La Mancha has been designated as host of the next meeting of the United Nations agency at the Executive Council held today in Riyadh, capital of Saudi ArabiaThe Minister of Industry and Tourism, Jordi Hereu, who headed the Spanish delegation in Riyadh, expressed his satisfaction with the designation of Toledo, a city that ‘symbolises the kind of tourism we want to promote around the world’Saudi Arabia has been the world capital of tourism for several days, hosting the 26th General UNWTO Assembly, which has proclaimed Sheikha Al Nowais of the United Arab Emirates as the new Secretary-General of the international organisation

  • Industry | 11/7/2025

    The Ministry of Industry and Tourism launches the second call for proposals for line 4 of the Decarbonisation PERTE, worth €100 million.

    The application period will open on 1 December and close on 18 December. The call for applications will be managed by SEPIDES.Lines 1 and 4 of the Decarbonisation PERTE have already provided more than €580 million in aid to more than 65 companies.

  • Tourism | 11/7/2025

    Those engaged in tourism activities exceed 3 million after rising by 2.2% in the third quarter of 2025.

    In the third quarter, there were 66,768 more employees in tourism activities than in the same quarter of 2024. The number of people employed in July, August and September was 3,085,831The number of employees in the tourism sector with permanent contracts has increased by 3.6%, the seventeenth consecutive riseThe temporary employment rate in the sector remains at 19.1%, 0.3 percentage points lower than in the same period in 2024Employees in the tourism sector in this third period accounted for 13.8% of total employment in the Spanish economy, and the unemployment rate in the sector fell to 7.5%