News from the Ministry of the year 2020

All press releases

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.
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.
Tourism | 5/30/2022

The government is investing 35 million euros in the maintenance and renovation of historical heritage for tourist use

This investment is part of the Tourism Modernisation and Competitiveness Plan financed with European funds The projects for refurbishment, restoration or renovation will affect the Museum of Tarragona and the Museum of Caceres; the castles of Sagunto (Valencia), Adsubia (Alicante), Santed (Zaragoza); the city walls of Zamora and Burgo de Osma (Soria); and the National Library, the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, and the Museo Nacional del Prado, all part of the Paisaje de la Luz in Madrid
Industry | 5/25/2022

Industry and ArcelorMittal advance in the decarbonisation plan for plants in Asturias and the Basque Country

The predicted investments will make it possible to maintain the industrial capacities of its plants in Spain Reyes Maroto “Spain wants to be the core for innovation and de-carbonizing ArcelorMittal activity in the world"
Industry | 5/25/2022

Industry and the General Council of Spanish Lawyers collaborate to support entrepreneurs

The Entrepreneur Service Points Network (Red PAE) currently consists of almost 3,800 service points, of which almost 3,000 are private and 800 are public.
Industry | 5/24/2022

The Government approves 244 million Euros in aid for electro-intensive industry

In the 2022 call for proposals, grants increased by 36% compared to last year, reaching the maximum level authorised by the European Commission. For the minister Maroto, these subsidies allocated to offset the costs of indirect CO₂ show the government's commitment to big industry
Industry | 5/23/2022

A total of 116 companies present projects for the 'Active Funding' programme to support industrial digitalisation amounting to €64M

The 129 projects submitted cover advanced data processing, artificial intelligence, simulation in industry, augmented reality, and robotics, among others. Catalonia was the autonomous community with the largest number of applications, with a total of 60, followed by Andalusia, with 15.
Tourism | 5/21/2022

Non-EU travelers will be able to enter Spain with a negative test as of today

Reyes Maroto: "This is good news, long-awaited by the tourism sector, which facilitates the arrival of tourists from outside the EU for the high season while guaranteeing safe mobility." "The new phase of the pandemic allows us to relax the health requirements for entry into Spain, putting non-EU travelers on a par with those of the EU and associated Schengen countries," said the minister .
Tourism | 5/19/2022

Employment in tourism exceeded prepandemic levels for the first time with 2.5 million social security affiliates

Tourism provides 42% of jobs created in the past year with 465.978 new affliates
Tourism | 5/18/2022

In April, Spain recovered 85% of pre-pandemic international passengers

The number of passengers arriving in the Balearic and Canary Islands almost reached 2019 levels
Trade | 5/17/2022

Exports increased by 23.9% in the first quarter of 2022

Exports in March rose 17.1% year-on-year to €33,090 million, a record high for any given month. Imports rose 31.6% year-on-year to €37,732 million, also a record high for any given month.
Tourism | 5/13/2022

Applications open for grants for the digitisation of tourist destinations

Tourism mobilises 11 million euros of Next Generation EU funds.
Industry | 5/10/2022

Trade announces the 4th edition of the National Awards for Connected Industry 4.0

The deadline for nominations is 6 June. The awards will be presented in two categories: large companies and industrial SMEs.
Trade | 5/9/2022

A delegation of companies from the Motion Picture Association of the USA visits Spain to learn about opportunities in the Spanish audiovisual ecosystem.

This activity is part of the 'Spain, Audiovisual Hub of Europe' Plan, launched by the Government to consolidate this strategic sector in line with the Digital Spain agenda and the deployment of the Recovery Plan. The Queen presides over the ceremony that marks the start of the mission's work, which includes conferences, institutional meetings, site visits and meetings with companies, technicians and Spanish talent
Tourism | 5/5/2022

The average spending of tourists in March beats prepandemic levels

The average amount spent is €1,257, which is more than the €1,068 average of March 2019 and the total amount spent is more than $5 billion, 84% of the prepandemic amount In March 4 million international travellers came to Spain, 71% of the precovid number
Tourism | 5/4/2022

Tourism opens the application period for research grants

Aimed at non-profit organizations that study how to improve destinations' competitiveness
Tourism | 5/3/2022

The Government authorises the territorial distribution of 100M € to adapt local trade to new technologies

Andalusia, Madrid, Catalonia and Valencia are the communities to receive the most aid
Industry | 5/3/2022

The Government updates the CO² financial support mechanism for big industry

This financial support is key for the industrial sector as it improves its competitiveness and reinforces industrial capacities and employment. The European Commission reported in March an estimated budget for Spain of 2.9 billion euros of aid for CO² 2021-2030.
Tourism | 4/27/2022

Spain supports the temporary suspension of Russia as a member of the World Tourism Organization

Reyes Maroto: “Putin’s military offensive is an attack on the founding principles of United Nations and the values represented by tourism, such as peace, prosperity and universal respect, and the observance of human rights ”.
Industry | 4/27/2022

Industry extends the deadline for submission of proposals to the Strategic Project for the Recovery and Economic Transformation of Electric and Connected Vehicles

Grants can be applied for until 17 May 2022
Trade | 4/22/2022

Trade discusses the impact of the new Russia sanctions package with the Spanish business sector

The Secretary of State for Trade met with companies to provide an update on the measures adopted due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Industry | 4/20/2022

The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism presents the new Industry Law for public consultation

Reyes Maroto invites all economic and social agents "to contribute their ideas for the future Industry Law, which is a government commitment that responds to the urgent need to strengthen the industrial autonomy of our country”.
Industry | 4/19/2022

The Ministry of Industry improves the access terms to be considered electro-intensive consumer

Businesses that meet the requirements may request a consumer electro-intensive certificate from tomorrow
Tourism | 4/19/2022

Tourism regains pre-pandemic employment levels with nearly 2.4 million affiliates in March

Those affiliated in tourism activities account for 12.1% of the total number of affiliates in the national economy. Reyes Maroto “Even before an extraordinary Easter week, tourism employment is close to full recovery in March two years after the biggest crisis in its history”
Trade | 4/18/2022

The spanish exports grew until february 28.3 per cent, reaching a new record

The spanish exports in the month of february 2022 increase over 27 per cent — a record for one month of february. Foreign trade english continues to grow faster than many other european economies.
Industry | 4/13/2022

The Ministry of Industry launches the financial aids ‘Active Funding’ with €140 M to support the digital transformation of the industry

The thematic areas of the call cover advanced data processing, artificial intelligence, the manufacturing simulation, augmented reality and robotics, among others
Industry | 4/7/2022

Industry and CESCE present policies to ensure the bilateral contracts of the electro-intensive industry

The Spanish Guarantee Reserve Fund for Electro-intensive Entities (FERGEI) is awarded 200M€
Trade | 4/6/2022

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism confirms that Spanish companies strictly comply with sanctions imposed on Russia

The Secretary of State for Trade is holding regular meetings to guide the companies that are established in Russia and Ukraine
Industry | 4/6/2022

Industry launches the Support for Industrial Entrepreneurship Programme aimed at industrial SMEs

It will channel a total of 75 millon euros from Recovery Funds and benefit more than 1500 SMEs. It will be implemented through CERSA (the Spanish Refinancing Company), MGSs and main credit agencies.
Industry | 4/5/2022

The application window for direct aid for the gas-intensive sector is now open

125 million in direct aid for gas intensive companies, benefiting some 1,600 companies, 88% of which are SMEs.. During Minister Reyes Maroto's visit to the Coverings 2022 trade fair in Las Vegas, she pointed out that "it is important to continue to draw attention to and strengthen the ceramics sector internationally. And the USA plays an important role in this as it is the number one destination for Spanish ceramic exports.
Tourism | 4/4/2022

In February Spain recovered 71% of the number of international tourists before the pandemic

In February 3.2 million international travellers came to Spain, spending 3,757M €, 78% of the pre-pandemic amount. Reyes Maroto: “This Easter week we hope to reach 80% of the number of interantional tourists we welcomed in 2019”
Tourism | 4/1/2022

Spain, among the world's most sought-after destinations for Easter Week

Reyes Maroto “ in April we anticipate that around 80% of the number of international tourists we received in 2019 will visit us ”. Today is the opening of the extraordinary call for 2022 Tourism Sustainability Plans in destinations with 720M €.
Tourism | 3/31/2022

The Night of the Drums in Mula, declared a Fiesta of International Tourist Interest

This is one of the most unique and deeply-rooted cultural events in this Murcian town. Every Holy Wednesday drums are beaten uninterruptedly for 16 hours
Tourism | 3/29/2022

The government and Autonomous Communitites agree on a 720M euro investment in tourist destinations

Plans for Tourism Sustainability will set aside 50 million for food and wine projects. Reyes Maroto “We continue to improve the competitiveness of our tourist destinations throughout the territory, both on the coast, and in our inland cities and towns”. 170M euros will be distributed among the Autonomous Communities to finance energy efficiency projects and circular economies in tourist accommodation.
Industry | 3/29/2022

The Government allocates close to 500M € to alleviate the effects of Putin's war on national industries that are big consumers of gas and electricity

225M € are allocated to protect industries that are big consumers of gas reducing tolls by 80% for 600 big consumers. 125 M € in direct aid is destined for companies that are big consumers of gas, benefitting more than 1,600 enterprises, of which 88% are SMES. The tender of 73.6M € is authorised to compensate high electricity bills. Aid is increased for the compensation of CO2 emission costs by €65 million.
Tourism | 3/29/2022

Reyes Maroto presents “ SpainFoodNation ” a new programme to promote Spanish gastronomy in the world

The “ Restaurants from Spain ” quality label distinguishes more than 100 establishments across the globe that offer quality authentic Spanish cuisine, with a unique and distinghuished image. Reyes Maroto “Spain is a world leader in gastronomy because Spanish gastronomy is based on produce, talent and innovation and "SpainFoodNation" will help to strengthen this leadership”.
Trade | 3/23/2022

Maroto discussed the impact of war in Ukraine with the commercial distribution sector

In the context of discussions about the National Response Plan for the impact of the war
Industry | 3/18/2022

The call for submissions for Electric and Connected Vehicle Strategic Projects for Economic Recovery and Transfromation has been published

Maroto highlights that “this project is an historic opportunity to turn the manufacture of electric and connected vehicles into a stimulating project to strengthen the automotive industry throughout the country. The automotive sector will play a leading role for recovery in Spain”.
Tourism | 3/17/2022

Employment in tourism increased by 305,246 employees in February

Membership grew in interannual terms for the ninth consecutive month to reach a total of 2,309,687 affiliated members
Industry | 3/16/2022

Industry supports the government's plan for Europe to reform the electricity market

Representatives of electricity and gas intensive industries associations and trade unions support the government's proposal to decouple Europe's gas pricing from electricity prices
Trade | 3/15/2022

The Government earmarks €100 million to adapt local trade to new technologies

This line of support, which will be managed directly by the Autonomous Communities, completes a package of 415 million for the modernisation and sustainability of the sector. The 2022 call for grant applications for sustainable urban markets, sustainable rural markets and strengthening trade in tourist areas will be published soon.
Tourism | 3/15/2022

The Government approves the distribution of 170 million euros among the Autonomous Communities to finance tourism businesses' energy efficiency projects.

The forecast for this year is that 2,622 tourist establishments will renew and improve their energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption.
Industry | 3/15/2022

The Government has approved a Strategic Project for Economic Recovery and Transformation (PERTE) for the naval industry that is expected mobilize 1.46 million euros

It is expected to contribute to the creation of approximately 3,100 quality jobs, mainly in peripheral regions, thus contributing to the demographic challenge policy. According to Reyes Maroto, “ with this PERTE the governement shows its commitment to the Spanish shipbuilding industry, a strategic sector that contributes to the industrial autonomy of Spain and Europe and enhances its diversification and sustainable, technological and digital development”.
Trade | 3/14/2022

Spain supports the isolation of Russia from the World Trade Organization

Our country supports a call to increase Russia's isolation in multilateral forums, as it did last week with the request of a special meeting of the World Trade Organization to suspend Russia
Tourism | 3/8/2022

Spain will support of Russia's supension as a member of the World Tourism Organization if Putin does not stop the war.

The decision will be taken in an emergency General assembly to be held in Madrid Reyes Maroto “ Russia, with its cruel and unjustified aggression towards Ukraine, is gradually becoming internationally isolated
Trade | 3/8/2022

Calviño and Maroto demand a greater role for women in international trade

With international leaders such as the ambassadors of United States and Canada, they discussed the challenges of and opportunities for eliminating the gender gap.
The Ministry | 3/4/2022

Turespaña cancelled its participation in the tourism trade fair of Moscow

The government of Spain, through Turespaña, works to search for alternatives to a possible lack of russian tourists this high season in our destinations more exposed to this market.
Tourism | 3/3/2022

Spain recovers in January 60% of the international tourists of 2020

Arrivals are up fivefold compared to last year
Trade | 3/1/2022

Albares Maroto and analyse the impact of war of Ukraine with spanish companies present in the area

The meeting, held at the new headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was attended by a large business representation, headed by the Chairman of the CEOE, Antonio Garamendi.
Trade | 2/25/2022

The Ministry of Trade analyses the position of exportation businesses and associations that operate in Russia and Ukraine

Xiana Méndez “The government wants to facilitate and make available to companies affected by conflict all the mechanisms at our disposal”
Industry | 2/25/2022

The Industrial Climate Indicator reached a historic peak in February

The indicator rose 3.5% last month to 10.4 points. For the Minister Maroto “ these data confirm the positive trend in the industrial climate which is reflected in other economic indicators such as employment, which has regained pre-pandemic values ”.
Tourism | 2/25/2022

Bogota, the third city of Latin America is designated a Smart Tourist Destination

Colombia is the only Latin American country that already has two Smart Tourist Destinations, Bogota and Medellín, demonstrating its firm commitment to touristic transformation The addition of Bogota is a further step in the internationalisation of the Smart Tourist Destination model in Latin America.
Industry | 2/23/2022

Reyes Maroto “Spain will be the first European country to launch a training programme for the European Battery Academy”

This initiative forms part of the framework agreement signed in may 2021 between EOI and EIT InnoEnergy to train and requalify professionals in the industry. This programme is complemented with proceedings of the Strategic Project for Economic Recovery and Transformation of Electric and Connected Vehicles (PERTE VEC)
Industry | 2/18/2022

The Ministry of Industry launches a new €8 million call for proposals to support innovative companies

The deadline for receipt of proposals will be open from 21 February to 18 March inclusive.
Trade | 2/17/2022

Spanish exports in 2021 reached a historic high, exceeding 316 billion euros

Exports of goods in Spain grew by 21.2% compared to 2020 and 9.1% compared to 2019, exceeding pre-pandemic levels Spanish exports are increasing across all sectors and growing faster than the rest of European economies The export base continued growing by 7% during the past year to more than 59,000 regular exporters, new historical record.
Tourism | 2/17/2022

Tourism reaches an agreement with the Autonomous Communities on a new version of regular Sustainability Plans

Reyes Maroto “ his programme represents the best example of collaboration among government agencies in the interests of competitiveness and quality for all our tourist destinations”.
Tourism | 2/17/2022

Closing figures for unemployment in the tourism sector in 2021 are below the pre-pandemic levels

The average unemployment rate in the tourism sector during the last quarter of 2021 was 10.1% compared to 12.1% in the same quarter of 2019 Employment in January grew in year-on-year terms for the eighth consecutive month with 232.614 new workers
Tourism | 2/16/2022

The period to apply for financial aid within programme Tourism Experiences Spain is open

This is the first call for a programme endowed with €100 million until 2023
Tourism | 2/11/2022

The Government relaxes health requirements to enter Spain for 12-17 year olds from non-EU states.

In many countries the vaccination of children under 18 has been comparatively recent, and in some cases it has not been possible to complete this phase. This situation means that families whose parents are vaccinated cannot not travel with their children.
Industry | 2/10/2022

Reyes Maroto meets with the CEO of Enertech for planned investments in Spain

The estimated impact of the investments of ENERTECH in spain more than eur 2.4 billion The prestige of spanish companies and the development of the recovery Plan drives the interest to foreign investments in Spain in sectors linked to renewable energies or the green economy
Industry | 2/9/2022

The Ministry of Industry awarded 20 million euros to the strengthening of industry clusters

44% of projects funded belong to information technology (ICT), environmental and energy sectors.
Industry | 2/8/2022

The Government approves PERTE to boost competitiveness, sustainability and traceability of agro-food sector

The Strategic Project for the Recovery and Economic Transformation (PERTE)of the agro-food industry will support its sustainable economic growth, digitizing and territorial cohesion This PERTE is allocated to the agro-food chain, along with other measures such as the CAP Strategic Plan and the Recovery Plan, to grant it the financing and tools necessary to address the environmental, digital, social and economic challenges of the next decade With a contribution which amounts to 10% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the food and agriculture sector, the PERTE will have a minimum impact of €3 billion in national accounts, and also create and estimated of up to net 16,000 jobs
Tourism | 2/2/2022

International tourism closes 2021 with 64.4% increase in visitors and 76% increase in spending

31.1 million tourists visited Spain, up from 18.9 million in 2020, and spent 34.816 billion euros, up from 19.787 billion euros a year earlier. 2.9 tourists arrived in December compared to 648,989 in the same month in 2020. Reyes Maroto: "December has behaved better than expected and that allows us to meet the year-end forecasts that are very good if we take into account the uncertainty generated by Omicron, which has not had the expected negative impact."
Trade | 2/1/2022

Minister Reyes Maroto participates in the Spain Day at Expo Dubai 2020

The Minister accompanies the President of the Government, who begins his official trip to the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday. Reyes Maroto will participate in the Spain-UAE business meetings and will hold bilateral meetings with the Mubadala fund, the airline 'Emirates' and with the main Emirati tour operators. The official delegation also includes the Secretary of State for Trade, Xiana Méndez, and the director general of Turespaña, Miguel Sanz.
Tourism | 1/31/2022

The Governments of Spain and the Canary Islands activate the campaign for travel vouchers to La Palma

With a joint budget of 9.5 million euros, they will also foster the scheduling of national and international flights to the Isla Bonita
Tourism | 1/28/2022

The Carnival of Badajoz, declared a Festival of International Tourist Interest

Fernando Valdés: "These celebrations add value to our tourist image abroad and are a powerful attraction to attract visitors outside the high season"
Tourism | 1/20/2022

The Secretary of State for Tourism and the FEMP present the SICTED awards for tourism quality

They recognise the efforts of destinations and their tourism agents in continuous improvement and the search for excellence
Trade | 1/20/2022

International trade hits record highs in November

Exports increased by 22.6% year on year, until the 30.309 million monthly peak. Imports increased by 36.3% year on year, until the 34.516 billion, surpassing any previous record.
Tourism | 1/18/2022

FITUR 2022, showcase of the new spanish tourist model

Maroto appear during the days of the international strategies to strengthen the spanish tourist leadershipThe programmes and projects will be based on three axes transformation through experiences, digitization and evolution towards sustainability
Tourism | 1/13/2022

Aid to digitize convened destinations on the Camino de Santiago

Earmarked eur 5 million under the national Plan Xacobeo 2021-22 Tourist
Tourism | 1/12/2022

Tourism launches aid to digitize the DTI network

A budget of eur 6 million to local entities to incorporate the technologies that would help them attract tourists and improve your experience
Tourism | 1/11/2022

Tourism launches the first call for the Experiencias España programme with 26 million euros

The deadline for submission of requests will open on 15 february 2022
Tourism | 1/10/2022

Tourism allocated 25 million to digitize sector enterprises

The first call for applications for grants for the development and implementation of innovative technological projects is launched
Tourism | 1/10/2022

Convened subsidies for the generation of scientific knowledge applied tourism

Aimed at investigating agencies, non-profit research on improving competitiveness in destinations
Industry | 1/7/2022

Indicator of Industrial Climate reaches its best in december figure in the past 20 years

Indicator rises 2.1 points in december the previous month. For the minister Maroto “is a very positive sign since it indicates that the industry has good prospects for the coming months. Our country maintains the improving trend of industry”.
Tourism | 1/3/2022

In November, Spain recovered 72 percent of all international arrivals in 2019.

Between January and November, the total number of tourists visiting Spain reached nearly 28.2 million, and their spending exceeded 31.2 million euros. According to Reyes Maroto “Based on our forecasts in the fourth quarter of 2021, the number of arrivals is approximately 10.6 billion, reflecting a 64 percent increase compared to the same period in 2019.
Trade | 12/30/2021

Trade approves 110 projects worth 103.12 million euros to boost the competitiveness of the trade sector

The aid will be distributed among all the communities and will be managed by local administrations These lines are part of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, which includes a total allocation of 415 million euros to support trade over the next three years.
The Ministry | 12/30/2021

Reyes Maroto: "We have achieved the major milestones to consolidate an economic as well as a just social recovery”

The Ministry has achieved 65 percent of its commitments in the last six months. Its goal is to improve productivity and speed up the transformation of our production model based on sustainability, digitalization, and social and territorial cohesion. The progress in vaccination and measures to ensure safe travel have consolidated the recovery of tourism and increased passenger arrivals.
Industry | 12/29/2021

The Government supports the decision of Alcoa's workers and shows its commitment to the future of A Mariña

The workers supported by majority the proposal of the company A commission will be set up to monitor the agreement with representatives from the company, the workers, the Spanish Government and the Xunta de Galicia.
Industry | 12/28/2021

The Government gives the green light to the regulation that will govern the PERTE aid for electric and connected vehicles.

The BOE publishes today the regulatory bases that establish the requirements for the granting of aid with a budget of 2.975M€ for the period 2021-2023 Reyes Maroto: "The Government fulfils its commitment to have the structure of the strategic project ready before the end of the year" This aid is expected to mobilise private investment of €11.9 billion.
Industry | 12/27/2021

Industry approves two new projects with the Fund to Support Productive Industrial Investment for 43.7 million euros

The implementation of these projects will involve a total investment of 66.6 million euros and the creation of 200 direct jobs.
Trade | 12/23/2021

The Government approves four new operations of the Recapitalisation Fund for companies affected by Covid 19 for an amount of ¤54 million

So far, the Fund managed by COFIDES has financed a total of 66.1 million euros. Public aid has been approved for the companies Cesgarden, Eating Group, Egile and Grupo Universo Pachá, which directly employ more than 1,800 workers.
Industry | 12/22/2021

Industry approves the first three projects with the Fund to Support Productive Industrial Investment for 49.7 million euros

The implementation of these projects will involve a total investment of 69 million euros and the creation of 260 direct jobs.
Industry | 12/22/2021

Argentina will be the guest country at the next National Congress on Connected Industry 4.0

The previous edition had more than 3,300 registered participants, which reflects the leading role that industry has acquired in the economic recovery.
Industry | 12/22/2021

Industry launches the "Activa Startups" programme offering SMEs grants of 40,000 euros to improve innovation

The Escuela de Organización Industrial (EOI), part of the Ministry of Industry, plans to help 11,000 companies until the end of 2023 with Next Generation-EU funds. The planned investment amounts to 44 million euros until 2023 from the Recovery and Resilience mechanism fund.
Trade | 12/21/2021

The Government appreciates that the US accepts the WTO report on tariffs on Spanish black olives and hopes for a rapid solution to the conflict.

The final report of the World Trade Organization (WTO) concludes that the tariffs applied by the United States on imports of black olives from Spain are contrary to the rules of this organization The US administration has accepted the WTO's final report, a key starting point for confidence in an early resolution of the dispute. Pending progress towards a definitive resolution, the government will continue to work in collaboration with the Andalusian regional government and the sector to provide the information requested by the US administration.
Industry | 12/21/2021

Leather master José Luis Bazán wins the National Crafts Award 2021

The work of a sector that accounts for 0.4% of the national GDP is highlighted.
Tourism | 12/21/2021

The Government approves 46 million euros to strengthen the competitiveness of tourism in non-mainland territories

The Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands will receive 20 million euros each to improve the resilience of their economies, while Ceuta and Melilla will strengthen their tourism sector as an engine of economic and social development.
Tourism | 12/21/2021

The Government agrees with the Autonomous Regions to invest 615 million euros in more than a hundred tourist destinations

Among the beneficiaries are large cities such as Madrid and Valencia, numerous rural municipalities and pioneering sun and beach destinations.
Industry | 12/20/2021

Industry kicks off the 10 M€ Programme for Attracting Female Entrepreneurship

It aims to attract to our country entrepreneurial projects led and managed by women in the European Union.
Tourism | 12/20/2021

Spain reaches 30.2 million international air passengers up to November

In the month of November, Spain received almost 4 million passengers, recovering 70% of the volume of 2019.
Tourism | 12/19/2021

La Palma reborn' plan earmarks 27.3 million euros for the economic and social recovery of the island

The minister today presented the new package of measures to representatives of the island's business sectors.

For Reyes Maroto: "The Government continues with its commitment to the people of La Palma. We are presenting a new aid package that aims to contribute to a rapid recovery of economic activity because we are looking to a future of opportunities for the 'isla bonita'"
Tourism | 12/17/2021

The government approves a new 17.6 million euro package to support La Palma, including a 300 euro tourism voucher

The aim is to reactivate tourism and support the activity of the self-employed and SMEs on the beautiful island. Reyes Maroto. "We want La Palma to be an island of opportunities. After the disaster caused by the volcano, we are working to guarantee the future of our beautiful island".
Trade | 12/17/2021

Spanish exports set a new all-time high and increase by 21% up to October

Sales abroad in October continue to grow by 13.6% year-on-year to reach €28.72 billion, the highest level for this month in the entire historical series.
Tourism | 12/17/2021

Employment in tourism increased by 235,123 in November

November closes with 2,307,211 workers in the tourism sector, 11.3% more than in 2020, and continues its recovery for the fifth consecutive month.
Industry | 12/14/2021

The Ministry of Industry grants 57.4 million in aid to innovation and sustainability projects in the manufacturing industry

They have benefited a total of 30 projects that will mobilize upwards of 123 million euros. The Autonomous Regions to receive the highest amounts in aid are Andalusia, Catalonia and Castilla y León.
Tourism | 12/10/2021

Scheduled flights to Spain in December reach 81 percent of pre-pandemic levels

According to Reyes Maroto, “This is a clear sign of the confidence that Destination Spain generates in international markets ”.