The Ministry | 12/29/2022

Reyes Maroto: “In 2022, investments by the Ministry were the highest in the history, consolidating a change in our production model”

MINCOTUR has authorized investments of 4.212 billion euros from the recovery plan, 86% of the total allocated amount for the period 2021-22 The ministry has met 100% of their objectives set for this year The draft bill on Industry Law, and the Bases of the State Pact for Industry are two instruments to place Spanish industry at the forefront of the 21st century. To address the rising cost of power, targeted reductions in taxes were approved and 1.325 billion euros set aside for gas-intensive companies. During 2022 1.487 billion euros were earmarked for actions included in the Plan for the Modernisation and Competitiveness of the tourism sector, an unprecedented volume of resources for tourism policy.

Industry | 12/27/2022

The Government approves €950 M for gas-intensive businesses and maintains subsidies for electro-intensive companies and extends the relief contract.

Reyes Maroto: “Through these subsidies, we reinforce our commitment to the sectors most affected by the war in Ukraine”.

Industry | 12/27/2022

The Government adopted the LOSS of industrial decarbonisation public investment of 3,100 M €

The project envisages a total investment of up to €11.8 B. Reyes Maroto: “This Strategic Projects for Economic Recovery and Transformation fulfils the government's commitment to accompany industry in the decarbonisation process to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and improve efficiency with more sustainable processes that will help to improve their international competitiveness”.

Trade | 12/15/2022

Spanish exports increased by 26.3% up to October

Spanish exports mark a new record high, reaching 319,731 million during the first 10 months of 2022

Tourism | 12/14/2022

The Government approves 196 sustainable tourism projects, mobilizing €720 million in European funds

Reyes Maroto “These projects represent a step towards improving the competitiveness of our tourist destinations and a firm commitment to a new tourism model aligned with the challenges of sustainability, digitisation and the social and territorial cohesion” The Sectoral Conference also agrees that the priority for 2023 will be support for Sun, Beach and Blue tourism.

Trade | 12/9/2022

Reyes Maroto “This agreement will strengthen our ties with Chile as a strategic partner in the field of trade and investment”

Spain hopes that the modernization of this agreement will serve to accelerate the conclusion of agreements with Mexico and Mercosur. This is a very advanced agreement in the promotion of sustainable development and is a pioneer in the inclusion of commitments relating to gender equality.

Trade | 12/7/2022

Trade approved 118 projects with €104.28m in funding to boost competitiveness in the trade sector

The funds from the provisional resolution of the second call for commercial activities shall be distributed among all communities and will be managed by local governments. These lines of funding are part of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, with a total of €415 million to support trade between 2021 and 2023.

Industry | 12/5/2022

Government authorizes €2,137m in loans to be granted to Airbus to finance the EUROMALE and TIGER projects

A total of €1,429m will be used to finance EUROMALE projects (drones) and €707m for the TIGER programme, benefiting facilities in Getafe, Seville, Cadiz and Albacete (Spain).

Industry | 12/5/2022

The Government adopts the Draft Industry Bill that aims to bring Spanish industry to the forefront of the twenty-first century

Reyes Maroto “This Bill is a commitment by the Government to an industrial policy in line with the digitalization, environmental sustainability and the circular economy, driving the industrial autonomy of our country.” The law will ensure jobs in industry, determining that beneficiary companies of public aid are required to maintain productive activity for at least five years, three for SMEs. It also addresses industrial promotion, the improvement of competitiveness, reindustrialización, digitalization, adaptation to climate neutrality, the strategic industrial autonomy, the momentum of industrial ecosystems and general interest projects, industrial security and quality and governance.

Tourism | 12/2/2022

Arrivals and spending of foreign tourists reached prepandemic levels in October

Reyes Maroto: “According to our forecasts, the trend of tourism recovery will continue over the last months of the year thanks to the reliability that Spain offers as a destination"

Tourism | 12/1/2022

Spain driving the design of a new European Agenda for Tourism Agenda 2030 in Europe

This agenda will boost sustainability in both the ecological and digital transitions of the European tourism ecosystem and strengthen its competitiveness Reyes Maroto “Spain has contributed to the significance of tourism in Europe in accordance with its economic and social weight”

Industry | 11/30/2022

Reyes Maroto attends the signing of the agreement between Navantia and the Ministry of Defence of Saudi Arabia for the construction of five ships

Maroto "This agreement is the fruit of intense work between the governments of both countries and is a very important step to ensure the workload at Navantia's shipyards, especially in San Fernando, during the coming years". Spain and Saudi Arabia are also strengthening their tourism cooperation with the aim of achieving sustainable tourism development in both countries.

Tourism | 11/30/2022

International flights to Spain reached prepandemic levels in December

Reyes Maroto “This is a sign of the confidence that the airline industry has in Spain”

Tourism | 11/29/2022

The government approves the territorial distribution of €720 million in 2022 Sustainability Plans

22 agreements from the ordinary call were also approved.

Industry | 11/25/2022

Industry provides €11M to 17 strategic projects for industrial transition in the pharmaceutical and medical devices sector

Cataluña and Castilla y León have been the most benefited autonomous communities

Industry | 11/24/2022

Industry opens tender to select the collaborating entities that will advise 3,300 SMEs in the 'Programa Activa Industria 4.0'

The EOI Foundation publishes the tender for an amount of €24.4 million as part of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan

Tourism | 11/24/2022

Spain leads an ambitious roadmap to adapt UNWTO to the tourism of the future

Reyes Maroto: “We need to define a new agenda within the framework of the UNWTO to be a guide for action for its member countries where we define shared objectives and programmes to move towards quality, sustainable, digital and inclusive tourism".

Industry | 11/23/2022

Industry awards 42.5 M€ in subsidies to 364 installations as part of the compensation mechanism for charges to electricity intensive consumers.

By sector, the largest amount corresponds to the chemical industry (22.8 per cent), followed by metallurgy (20.0 per cent), the manufacture of non metallic minerals (17.6 per cent) and the paper industry (16.2 per cent). By autonomous communities, those with the highest concentration of funds are Catalonia (22.6 per cent), Andalucía (14.3 per cent), the basque country (10.5 per cent) and Valencia (9.3 per cent).

The Ministry | 11/23/2022

Industry is releasing its annual campaign against counterfeiting

Reyes Maroto “We believe it is essential to raise public and consumer awareness about the negative consequences on the economy, employment and innovation, as well as the risk to users’ health and safety ”.

Tourism | 11/22/2022

Tourism will invest $20.3 million euros in the rehabilitation of National Heritage properties

Interventions will be carried out in Madrid city, Aranjuez, El Escorial, La Granja, the Almudaina Palace and the Yuste Monastery.

Tourism | 11/18/2022

Valencia will be the global focus of Smart Tourist Destinations

Over 1,200 professionals, government leaders and members of the academic community have signed up for the Conference The event is sponsored bygold Telefónica, ForwardKeys, GlobalOmnium; andbronze Salesforce; and institutional partners of the Regional Government of Valencia and Valencia Region Tourism

Tourism | 11/18/2022

Spain reached 8 million international air passengers in October, islands included, up 6% on 2019.

Overall recovery reaches 95% of the 2019 figures Reyes Maroto: “The data reflect a great increase in the recovery of air traffic”

Industry | 11/17/2022

Reyes Maroto visits Korean company, ILJIN Materials, which will receive €18.2 million from the PERTE VEC mechanism

ILJIN Materials is part of the Future Fast Forward project led by the Volkswagen and Seat Group. Reyes Maroto said, “This project highlights the attractiveness of Spain as an investment destination, and having Iljin Materials in Spain strengthens our business ecosystem to move towards new sustainable, connected mobility”. A MoU will be signed between CESCE and the Korea Trade Insurance Corporation (K-SURE) to increase financial cooperation between Korea and Spain.

Tourism | 11/17/2022

Employment in the tourism sector saw the best October in its history

Over 2.5 million people working in tourism-related activities. Reyes Maroto said, “The tourism industry generates one in three new jobs, which demonstrates its decisive contribution to employment recovery in Spain.”

Trade | 11/10/2022

Reyes Maroto presents the 2022 National Domestic Trade Awards

The winners are the municipalities of Santander and Zumarraga, the Logroño company Santos Ochoa and the Association for the Promotion of the City of Vitoria-Gasteiz. MarotoThe awards recognize the companies and workers of the commercial sector who raise the shutters of their businesses every day

Tourism | 11/9/2022

Reyes Maroto presents a program to support historic heritage for tourism with a budget of €150m

According to pre-pandemic data, 14.5 million trips in 2019 were for cultural reasons So far €259m has been mobilized for the conservation, maintenance and restoration of places of cultural interest for tourism

Industry | 11/7/2022

Industry will devote €37.59m to the creation of a network of European digital innovation centres in Spain

Reyes Maroto: “The objective is to create 25 Digital Innovation Hubs and contribute to the digitalization of 1,253 PMEs. We want to improve their competitiveness and help create jobs, especially among young people and women ”. The congress has become a place for sharing information, raising awareness and discussing the experiences and challenges of the industry 4.0. This fifth edition is more international with Argentina joining as a guest country. This year, BIOLAN was awarded the IV Industria Conectada 4.0 National Award in the SME category and REPSOL in the large company category.

Tourism | 11/4/2022

Spain and Portugal approve a Cross-Border Tourism Strategy with sustainability as its central axis

The governments undertake to promote investment in tourist destinations and experiences on both sides of the border, making tourism a driver of sustainable development in the oldest and longest border region in the European Union Reyes Maroto: "The Spanish-Portuguese border has a unique identity, created by the history of the land, and offers some of the most genuine and unknown cultural, historical and scenic riches in South-West Europe. These symbols of Iberian identity should be fully enjoyed"

Tourism | 11/3/2022

The spending of international tourists in September approached pre-pandemic levels to reach 9.243 billion euros.

In September, Spain recovered 88% of 2019 arrivals Reyes Maroto “Spain as a destination is showing great resilience despite a climate of uncertainty, and the outlook for the rest of the year is positive”

Tourism | 10/27/2022

Fernando Valdés, awarded by the Asociación de Líneas Aéreas for his commitment to the sector

The Secretary of State for Tourism's drive for safe mobility during the pandemic acknowledged

Tourism | 10/26/2022

Sustainability and digitalisation, key topics at the 3rd World Congress on Smart Destinations in Valencia

More than 700 people have signed up for the conference, a month before it is held. The European Capital of Smart Toursim 2022 hosts the symposium on the 10th anniversary of the Smart Tourism Destination (DTI) model. The websitehttp :// www.smartdestinationsworldconference.org containas all the information on the conference.

Industry | 10/25/2022

Industry publishes the allocation of public grants for projects of the first call for applications for Strategic Projects for Economic Recovery and Transformation for Electric and Connected Vehicles (PERTE VEC)

Reyes Maroto “The 10 projects financed in the first call for applications of the PERTE VEC show Spain's great potential to lead the electromobility movement in Europe”.

The Ministry | 10/25/2022

The ONCE dedicates its lottery ticket to the 30th anniversary of the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office

On sale from 2 November, five million lottery tickets will bear the Office's image across the country

Tourism | 10/24/2022

The Promoting Body of the Smart Destination Platform is formed in Benidorm, which will be headquartered at INVAT TUR

Reyes Maroto “With this centre in Benidorm we reaffirm the government's commitment to the Valencian Community and Benidorm as laeding examples of our high quality tourism.” Today starts the work to develop this platform, which is meant to be crucial in the process of transformation of destinations and the tourism sector by facilitating access to technologies and digital solutions

Tourism | 10/22/2022

The minister Reyes Maroto officially opens the Parador of Costa da Morte

The Parador of Costa da Morte was created after the Prestige environmental disaster which took place in 2002. Two decades later it has become a leading light in sustainability and environmental conservation, and a source of economic, social and cultural development in this area of the Costa da Morte. Since the Parador opened on 25 June 2020 it has been one of the most highly rated, as well as most requested by clients, with an average occupancy rate of more than 90%. This year 10,713 rooms were sold and 13,597 meals served in its restaurant

Industry | 10/21/2022

Industry approves the final resolution of the electric and connected vehicles Strategic Project for Economic Recovery and Transformation (PERTE) with a public investment of 877.2 million euros.

Reyes Maroto "With the step we take today the government strengthens its commitment to the entire ecosystem of the Spanish automotive industry and with the development of new activities under the industrial value chain of electric and connected vehicles, moving forward in the goal of turning Spain the European leader of electromobility”. The total public funds committed to helping companies and individuals exceeds 2 billion euros. Companies are expected to begin recieving the money before the end of the year. In general, 90% of the total amount of the grant awarded to each beneficiary will be advanced.

Industry | 10/21/2022

Reyes Maroto “With the Naval Strategic Project for Economic Recovery and Transformation (PERTE Naval) we demonstrate the government's commitment to promoting the Spanish naval industry”

The PERTE Naval Alliance has been created, an area of participation and dialogue between the public and private sector to to help the targets of this PERTE to be met. 1.46 billions euros are expected to be mobilised it will contribute to the creation of close to 3,100 quality jobs.

Tourism | 10/20/2022

Tourism presents the 8 lynchpins which will define the future Sustainable Tourism Strategy for Spain 2030

Work will focus on digitilisation, social and environmental sustainability, connectivity, innovation, capturing of talent and stand-out tourist destinations. Measures to comply with European committments on energy saving were also approached, and are now gathered in the + Energy Security Plan. (+SE)

Industry | 10/20/2022

Industry settles the call for applications for the PROFARMA 2021 Programme

The programme classifies companies according to their excellency in different aspects of industry, economics and research, development and innovation. Its goal is to encourage activities which bring greater added value such as investment in new industrial plants and new technologies, as well as fostering R & D & I. In the 2021 call for applications, ten phamaceutical companies were classified as “Excellent”.

Tourism | 10/20/2022

La llegada de 8,5 millones de pasajeros aéreos internacionales en septiembre confirma la intensa recuperación del turismo en España

• El nivel de pasajeros aéreos internacionales que recibió España el mes pasado es el 87,6% del nivel prepandemia
• Reyes Maroto: “Estos datos demuestran que, tras un verano extraordinario, las perspectivas para el otoño son positivas”

Tourism | 10/18/2022

Employment in toursim reaches the highest figure in the historical series for the month of September

In September the tourism sector exceeded 2.6 million social security affiliates, with 247,852 new affiliations and an interannual growth of 10.5% Tourism activity continues to lead employment creation in our country, providing 4 out of every 10 new social security affiliates and representing 13% of the total number of affiliates in the national economy. Reyes Maroto: “the historical figure acheived in September in employment in tourism shows that our economy has solid bases despite the context of uncertainty and inflation, and reinforces the role of tourism for the recovery of the economy and employment”

Industry | 10/17/2022

The Ministry of Industry signs a cooperation agreement with INOBAT AUTO to facilitate their establishment in Spain

The Slovakian company is carrying out a selection process to choose the site for its new mega factory in Europe, with an exepected investment of 3 billion euros and the creation of more than 2,000 direct jobs. Reyes Maroto "With this protocol we want to facilitate the arrival of new investments linked to the manufacturing of batteries that are needed to kick-start a new electric and connected mobility in Spain. The choice of Valladolid within the sites selected by INOBAT AUTO, specialized in R & D and manufacture of batteries for electric vehicles, is a firm commitment to our country as a hub of electromobility in Europe".

Industry | 10/11/2022

The +SE plan includes a new Strategic Project for Economic Recovery and Transformation (PERTE) for industrial decarbonisation and support for industrial energy efficiency

The project provides companies with a framework of support in facing high energy costs and accompanies them through the adoption of energy transition measures It reinforces support for electro-intensive consumers with more than 320 M€ The grant programme energy efficiency action in SMEs and large companies in the industrial sector increases by 100M€ The package of measures taken so far has meant a reduction of 23% in the bills of of SMEs and 18% for industry, the reduction rising to 20% in the case of electro-intensive consumers

Industry | 10/10/2022

Industry provisionally awards €48.4 million to 261 industrial cluster projects mobilising more than €71 million.

Catalonia, Aragon and Andalusia are the regions which benefit the most by number of projects and grants. By economic sector, agrifood and ICT are the sectors with the greatest number of approved projects.

The Ministry | 10/10/2022

The Ministry Of Industry, Trade, and Tourism, increases its 2023 budget by 21.4% to reach 10.031 billion euros

The 28% increase in the budget for the Plan for Recovery, Transformation and Resilience stands out, which rises to 6.258 B € . In the budget as a whole, industrial policy spending amounts to 2.077 billion euros, 21% of the total, trade, tourism and SME policy spending reaches 3.065 billion euros, 31% of the total, and R&D&I and digitalisation are budgeted at 4.875 billion euros, 49% of the total resources.

Industry | 10/6/2022

Ministers Ribera and Maroto support the re-industrialisation and just transition project of El Bierzo

TVITEC's project to create a glass production plant in Cubillos del Sil will involve an investment of some 180 million euros and 250 direct jobs, within the framework of a just transition due to the closure of mines and coal-fired power plants in El Bierzo The agreement of intent has been signed by MITECO, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism, the regional government of Castile and León, the town councils of Ponferrada and Cubillos del Sil, the county council of León, Endesa, Enagás and TVITEC The project comes under the Just Transition Agreement of Bierzo-Laciana, and constitutes a major project for the re-industrialisation of El Bierzo, incorporating green hydrogen and other elements to significantly reduce industrial emissions compared to the primary production that previously had to be imported with high associated emissions.

Tourism | 10/4/2022

The spending of international tourists in Spain approached pre-pandemic levels in August

In August Spain recovered 87% of tourists compared to 2019 Reyes Maroto "Spain has experienced an extraordinary high season and we are approaching autumn without inflation and the uncertainty caused by the war hampering this recovery for the time being."

Tourism | 10/3/2022

The level of satisfaction of the tourists who visited Spain this summer was 96%

The range of leisure activities recieved the highest valuation (94%), followed by infrastructure (92%) North Americans, Ibero-Americans, the British and the Irish were the most satisfied groups. More than half (55%) expected to return in the next 12 months

Industry | 9/27/2022

Industry launches the first edition of the Programme to Enccourage Female Entrepreneurship ‘The Break’

This international programme aims to attract female talent and create one of the most active communitites of entrepreneurs in Europe. 140 women will participate in this edition, representing 22 European countries.

Industry | 9/26/2022

Industry provisionally approves €244 M in financial aid for industrial companies within the CO² compensation scheme

The number of beneficiary companies in this call for applications is 212, with Galicia being the Autonomous Community with the highest percentage of aid (18%), followed by Asturias (16%), and the Basque Country (15%). This programme was backed with 65 million euros, demonstrating the Government's commitment to the electro-intensive industry.

Tourism | 9/26/2022

The government invests 81 million euros in the historical heritage of Paradores (state operated hotels)

Work will be carried out on 39 Bienes de Interés Cultural (goods of cultural interest) and on the collection of monuments in the historic suburbs of Alcalá la Real (Jaén) The actions will benefit 12 Autonomous Communities, and the autonomous city of Ceuta

Tourism | 9/22/2022

Spain promotes cooperation in tourism with Japan

The two governments signed a new memorandum of understanding coinciding with the Expo Japan event, the country's largest sectoral fair in which Turespaña participates

Tourism | 9/20/2022

Turespaña seals its alliance with Korean Air to promote Spanish destinations

The agreement aims to increase the number or Korean tourists visiting Spain

Trade | 9/19/2022

Reyes Maroto to reinforce investment opportunitites for Spanish companies in Australia

The trip, of a marked economic character, includes a Spain - Australia business meeting to be attended by a score of Spanish companies; and the inauguration of the renewable energy storage system facilities operated by Naturgy near Canberra. The minister will arrive in Australia after attending the G20 Trade and Tourism ministerial meetings in Indonesia. At G20 Spain will promote a proposal agreed at the OECD High Level Meeting held in Ibiza to ensure a secure international travel environment and the interoperability of digital systems. /p>

Tourism | 9/14/2022

The 21st edition of tourism hosting courses gets underway

The course calendar and training plan are available at: https//www.turismo-formacion.com/

Industry | 9/12/2022

The Government convenes the Steel Roundtable to coordinate effective measures with the sector and the Autonomous Regions to guarantee industrial activity and its green and digital transition.

The government is dedicating more than 850M€ specifically to domestic electro and gas intensive industry to mitigate the effects of Putin's war. Reyes Maroto “We are preparing a proposal for a contingency plan with which we aim to achieve a European response in line with the needs of the biggest energy consumers, such as the steel industry.”.

Industry | 9/9/2022

The government supports industry in Castile and León with more than 244 M€ in four years

A total of 123 production plants in Castile and León have benefited. Reyes Maroto “The reindustrialisation of Castile and León is a priority for this Government. We have a strong industrial ecosystem in this community that must be supported and strengthened. Castile and León is going to be a main player in the green and digital transformation”.

The Ministry | 9/5/2022

Ribera and Maroto meet with the electro-intensive industry and the sectors of trade and tourism to advance the development of the Contingency Plan

The vice-president Teresa Ribera has evaluated the ability of these business sectors to collaborate on the design of the Plan and their support for the government's position in the negotiations that will take place on Friday in Brussels. The minister of industry, Reyes Maroto, recalled that "the aim is to protect our families and businesses by creating a series of measures in response to the socio-economic consequences of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. ”

Tourism | 9/1/2022

In July, Spain recovered 9 out of 10 international tourists compared to 2019

The average amount spent per traveller increased to 1,309 euros and the average visit length grew compared to prepandemic trips.

Tourism | 8/31/2022

Almost 200 projects applied for grants to digitise tourist destinations

Funding is predicted to reach 11 million euros

Tourism | 8/19/2022

The tourism sector continues to lead in job creation in July with 143,524 more people employed than last year.

In July, the number of people employed exceeded 2.7 million social security affiliates, and it was the fourth consecutive month in which 2019 figures were surpassed Social security affiliates in tourist activities were 13.3% of the domestic economy Reyes Maroto “The positive employment data shows that tourism will be one of the main sectors to contribute to the generation of employment and economic recovery this year ”

Tourism | 8/16/2022

A total of 121 projects compete for tourism research grants

The funding budget is one million euros

Tourism | 8/8/2022

Tourism accounts for half of all employment created in the last year

The number of people working in the tourism sector rose to 2.7 million in the second quarter, 0.8% more than in 2019, and came close to 3 million economically active workers. The unemployment rate sat at 8%, three point lower than that of the same period in 2019 y encadena cinco trimestres consecutivos de descensos interanuales. Reyes Maroto “The tourism sector boosts the national jobs market with intense, quality job creation”.

Industry | 8/3/2022

The Ministry of Industry has launched the “Startup Acceleration Programme” with the aim of supporting 6,100 entrepreneurs

The planned investemt of 42.8 millon euros comes from the fund for Recovery and Resilience The EOI Business School anticipates helping 6,100 startups until the end of 2023 with EU Next Generation funds.

Industry | 8/2/2022

Reyes Maroto: “We have protected the economic network while putting forward a more resilient, sustainable, digital and inclusive production model”

MINCOTUR authorized 4.6167 billon euros from the recovery plan, 65.3% of the assigned total The war response plan has earmarked 738 million euros to alleviate energy costs for our companies and large industrial consumers. The tourism sector has recovered more than 80% of pre-pandemic levels of arrivals and has exceeded the volume of expenditure.

Tourism | 8/2/2022

International tourists spent 35.769 billion euros in the first six month period, 89% of prepandemic levels.

Spain welcomed 30.2 million international travelers in the first six month period, recovering 80% of prepandemic levels The average amount of money spent per tourist was 1,205 euros and the average length of stay was 6.9 days, above the average of the same month in 2019. Reyes Maroto “The data show that, despite the context of international uncertainty, Spain maintains its competitiveness and a good pace of recovery and continues to be the preferred destination for millions of tourists.”

Industry | 8/1/2022

The government approves 98.5 M€ to boost innovative entrepreneurship in Spain

The loans from ENISA allow for the support of more than 600 business projects with an induced investment of around 218 million euros. For the minister Reyes Maroto “commitment to innovation is necessary to stimulate economic development and new business models”.

Industry | 8/1/2022

Industry publishes the rules governing Strategic Projects for Economic Recovery and Transformation (PERTE) aid for the agri-food sector

The BOE publishes today the regulatory bases that establish the requirements for the granting of aid with a budget of 500 M€ for the period 2022-2023. Reyes Maroto: "with the step we are taking today, the Government is offering a historic opportunity to strengthen the agri-food industry and improve its competitiveness".

Industry | 7/29/2022

ArcelorMittal and trade unions are committed to speed up negotiations to achieve the new Industrial Plan of decarbonisation

The government encourages technological transformation of the company's sites with the aim of improving their competitiveness Representatives of steel group and trade union federations will meet again the first week of september

Tourism | 7/26/2022

Government allocates €35m to renovation and maintenance of historical and cultural heritage

Works will be undertaken at the Museo del Prado, the Reina Sofía, the National Library and various castles.

Tourism | 7/22/2022

Reyes Maroto visits Manresa to see government's tourism investment on the ground

The Government has invested 5.2 million euros of funds into the Recovery Plan for the city

Industry | 7/21/2022

Industry selects two Spanish representatives to attend European Business Development Awards

The European Commission hosts these awards annually to give visibility and exposure to outstanding entrepreneurs and SMEs.

Industry | 7/20/2022

Government signs collaboration protocol with Envision for four projects and planned investment of 3.8 billion euros

Reyes Maroto: “three inland municipalities in Spain will benefit from the creation of more than 4,000 direct green jobs and an industrial activity committed to energy transition and bridging the digital divide”.

Tourism | 7/18/2022

Spain received 8.2 million international visitors to reach 86% of pre-pandemic levels

The Canary and Balearic Islands lead the recovery, boosted by the return of British tourists

Industry | 7/13/2022

Industry approves three new projects for 13.2 million euros through the Fund to Support Productive Industrial Investment

The implementation of projects from the companies Monterreina Comunicación, Mecanizados Lerun, and Aluman Sistemas and will lead to a total investment of 17.65 million euros and the creation of 48 jobs. Reyes Maroto: “This Fund is proving to be an effective funding tool for strengthening our industrial sector”.

Tourism | 7/11/2022

Spain is committed to food and wine as a tool for international tourist competitiveness

The national food and wine tourism plan, which falls within the Plan for the modernization and competitiveness of the tourism sector, will have an investment of 68.6 million euros. It aims to convert the body of knowledge, know-how, arts and crafts that enable healthy eating and drinking into sustainable and integrated tourism experiences throughout the territory. En 2019, 2 in 10 tourists who visited Spain took part in activities related to gastronomy or wine.

Tourism | 7/8/2022

Spain and the OECD drive a multilateral framework to ensure an safe environment for international travel

The 36 countries and international organizations involved have supported the need to ensure the global interoperability of COVID-19 certificates. The Government gives continuity to the international leadership of Spain in promoting safe travel .

Trade | 7/5/2022

The Government launches a new call with 105 million euros of aid to enhance the business sector

Shall be made available in three areas of sustainable urban markets, sustainable markets in rural areas and strengthening of the commercial sector in tourist areas Subsidies will be managed by local governments may apply up to two months after the BOE

Tourism | 7/4/2022

Spending by tourists in May reached prepandemic levels

Spain received 7 million international tourists who spent more than 8 billion euros

Industry | 7/1/2022

The Ministry of Industry awards €8M to 59 industrial cluster projects that will mobilise €12M

The IT sector stands out with 11 projects, and Environment/Energy with 11 other projects. This is followed by agri-food sector, with 9 projects, the automotive sector with 5, and industrial machinery with 5 additional projects. Catalonia, Aragon and Andalusia are the communitites which benefit the most by number of projects and grants.

Tourism | 6/30/2022

Spain recovers 9 out of 10 international bookings during the summer season

The return of foreign tourists grows stronger

Tourism | 6/29/2022

Spain nominated Alquézar, Rupit and Guadeloupe for the the Best Tourism Villages programme

The initiative recognises towns which are an outstanding example of rural tourism and commitment to sustainability

Tourism | 6/28/2022

Tourism approves 28 Destination Sustainability Plans with an investment of €61.4 million

The projects correspond to the call for applications and have been agreed with the Autonomous Regions and local authorities

Industry | 6/28/2022

Industry launches a new €50M call for applications to support innovative enterprises

Interested companies have 20 working days to submit their applications. Reyes Maroto “The Innovative Business Groupings programme shows that European funds are already reaching SMEs ”.

Industry | 6/27/2022

The Spanish Industry High-Level Forum approves the bases of the State Pact for Industry

Next Wednesday, 29 June, four representatives of the forum will present the bases to the Industry Committee of the Congress of Deputies. The bases include several lines of action, including sustainability, digitalisation, innovation, human capital and training, financing, energy, logistics and the internationalization of industry.

Industry | 6/25/2022

The Government expanded the line of direct aid to gas intensive industry by €250 M

The impact of the measure has the potential to reach some 4,100 companies, approximately 97% of which are SMEs

Industry | 6/24/2022

The Government launches the first call for applications for the Naval Strategic Project for Economic Recovery and Transformation

This call for applications is endowed with €30 million and the deadline for submitting applications is 5 September 2022. This technological plan will be strengthened by the convening of the industrial plan of the Naval Strategic Project for Economic Recovery and Transformation , which is scheduled for September and which will have €200 million. Reyes Maroto “Our goal with this Strategic Project for Economic Recovery and Transformation is to generate important economic and social returns, as well as strengthening our country's industrial capacities, contributing to the technological and digital development of the shipbuilding sector and the creation of quality qualified employment”.

Tourism | 6/20/2022

Tourism provided 4 out of 10 jobs created in May

The tourism sector has created 409,615 jobs in the past year

Industry | 6/17/2022

A total of 24 companies in the health sector present R+D+i and sustainability projects to the value of 46 M€

73% of applications relate to Research, Development and innovation. Catalonia and Castile and León are the autonomous communities with the largest number of applications.

Trade | 6/17/2022

The minister Maroto welcomes the agreements on fisheries, vaccines, and food reached at the WTO

The ministerial declaration reflects the importance of issues related with the participation of women and SMEs in trade, and the launch of a programme for working on vulnerable economies. Reyes Maroto: “The outcome of this Ministerial Conference represent a boost for the WTO, which has been strengthened in its role as guarantor of the multilateral trade order, and pave the way for the modernisation of this institution.”

Tourism | 6/17/2022

In May Spain received $7.7 million international travellers, 87% of prepandemic numbers

The islands have levels of recovery exceeding 95% due to the return of British tourists

Tourism | 6/16/2022

The Easter of cádiz, declared festivity

The representation of Passion, carving of great artistic value and a distinctive load the steps made in the festival, next to a unique event

Trade | 6/16/2022

The spanish exports amount to $120.925 M €until april, a new record

Merchandise exports accounted for $a 23.2 per cent in the first four months of the year. The spanish exports grow with greater force than those of our main trading partners.

Tourism | 6/14/2022

The government grants €3 million to complete work on the Parador de Ibiza by 2023

The emergence of archaeological sites which will be exhibited in the Castle has conditioned the progress of the work.

Tourism | 6/13/2022

975 organisations apply for Tourism Experiences Spain grants

With the aim of improving the range of experiences that Spain offers its visitors and attracting quality tourism, the first call for applications has a budget of 26 million.

Trade | 6/12/2022

Reyes Maroto “It is necessary to push for the reform of the WTO to address current challenges of international trade”

Spain supports the movement towards developing new standards and monitoring compliance with the same so that the WTO can continue playing an important role as guarantor in trade which is open, transparent, fair, and rules-based

Tourism | 6/3/2022

Tourism launches a participatory process with the sector to develop Sustainable Strategy 2030

It will be the roadmap defining the model to be followed after the implementation of the European funds of the Recovery Plan.

Tourism | 6/2/2022

The term tourism opens to apply for support to the digitization of companies

A budget of eur 25 million for the development and implementation of innovative technologies

Industry | 6/2/2022

A total of 151 companies from the manufacturing industry present R+D+i projects worth 270 million euros

29% of applications relate to the line of innovation in sustainability and efficiency. Catalonia and The Valencian Community were the autonomous communities with the largest number of applications, a total of 69 and 23, respectively.

Tourism | 6/1/2022

Spain recovers 85% of its international visitors in April and total spending is close to prepandemic levels

Reyes Maroto: "Holy week consolidated the trend for the sector's rapid and intense recovery, despite the uncertainty of the war”. The average amount of money spent per tourist exceeds prepandemic levels, even after the effects of inflation are discounted.