News from the Ministry of the year 2020

All press releases

Trade | 7/20/2021

España y Estados Unidos acuerdan trabajar conjuntamente para impulsar la Agenda Transatlántica que será clave para la recuperación económica y social tras la pandemia

España y Estados Unidos acuerdan crear un grupo de trabajo para impulsar el papel de las pymes en la internacionalización
Tourism | 4/19/2021

Tourism presents its destination sustainability strategy with public investment of 1.905 million

This measure is part of the ‘España Puede’ Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan The Strategy will lay the foundations for a new tourist model to transform destinations according to sustainable criteria in line with the objectives of the 2030 Agenda
Trade | 4/16/2021

Reyes Maroto: "Inclusive trade policies must contribute to improving gender equality"

The conclusions of the report of the Working Group "Women and Internationalization" have been presented to promote greater involvement of women in international activities. They highlight the importance of promoting greater visibility and training, including gender clauses in trade agreements and greater financial support for women
The Ministry | 4/13/2021

The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism signed five agreements with five universities

They will allow students from each university to taken on internships at the ministry. The initiative strengthens interaction between universities and the ministry led by Minister Reyes Maroto.
Industry | 4/13/2021

Reyes Maroto "We must generate confidence in vaccination and follow the indications of experts involved in the vaccine programme and the EMA"

The minister recognised the role of science and research in the fight against COVID and notes that Spain has the ability to increase its autonomy in the manufacture of vaccines and become a hub for pharmaceutical investment.
Industry | 4/12/2021

OEPM presented its plan of action for the new challenges of Industrial Property

According to Reyes Maroto, this plan “ranks us among the most advanced countries in the world in the field of Industrial Property as an instrument of socio-economic development”. The Office will promote sustainable economic development and technological progress through the strategic use of Industrial Property. The OEPM will be a more people-centred, sustainable, digital, innovative, transparent and effective organisation in line with the Sustainable Development Goals.
Trade | 4/6/2021

Reyes Maroto receives the new classs of State Economists and Trade Experts

Reyes Maroto congratulated the new 36 civil servants, highlighting their work for the construction of a country project “that is thrilling and will improve the lives of people”.
Industry | 4/5/2021

Reyes Maroto presents a strategic bio-sustainable packaging manufacturing and logistics hub in Segovia

With an investment of €113 million, the project will consist of the expansion of the current Drylock plant, the construction of a new industrial packaging plant and the creation of a new logistics centre in the province. The project will impact tractor at national and European level in line with the 2030 National Strategies for Driving Industry Forward, and the Circular Economy. It will generate 300 direct jobs and about 1,000 indirect costs.
Tourism | 3/31/2021

Spain will work with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to promote smart tourist destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean

The project, sponsored by the IDB, will extend to 2022 and be implemented for the Latin America and Caribbean region as a whole.
Tourism | 3/30/2021

Mexico and Spain exchange best practices for resuming safe travel

The Ministers of tourism from Spain and Mexico, the World Tourism Organization and tourist industry representatives discuss the homogenisation of travel security protocols
Tourism | 3/30/2021

Reyes Maroto presents Reactivatur, a website to access aid available for the tourism sector

A new portal combines all the aid available at different levels of Government
Industry | 3/24/2021

Reyes Maroto “The car industry is leading industrial transformation in Spain”

The first Strategic Project for Economic Recovery and Transformation (PERTE in Spanish) will be in the car manufacturing sector to address the transition to electric and connected vehicles. PERTE contemplates the manufacture of batteries in Spain; developing a mobility ecosystem for infrastructure and demand; and manufacturing electric and connected vehicles.
Industry | 3/22/2021

Political parties receive the Terms of the Government Agreement for Industry

For the minister of industry, commerce and tourism, Reyes Maroto “ is far from an agreement by the industry that will allow our occupied its essential reindustrialización, designed to diversify, balance and modernize the production structure, pushing strategic sectors that make our economy more resilient. ”
Tourism | 3/16/2021

Tourism Ministry proposes establishing Alliance for Tourism Innovation and Knowledge

The report highlights innovation, knowledge and smart specialisation as factors for competitiveness to guide tourism policy in the coming years The study underlines the need to establish synergies and joint actions under the Smart Tourism Destination (DTI) model and the DTI network
Industry | 3/16/2021

The European Enterprise Promotion Awards have been convened

The deadline for submitting applications is June 15, 2021 Raúl Blanco "These awards are a great opportunity to gain recognition and visibility at a European level"
Trade | 3/11/2021

Reyes Maroto “The entry into force today of the suspension of tariffs imposed by the US is a big step to reach a negotiated solution"

Suspension will allow exports of products such as olive oil, cheese and wine to the US to start recovering their market share after two years of sharp decline. The suspension will cover all tariffs, on aircraft and components as well as all other agri-food products.
Trade | 3/5/2021

The Government celebrates the temporary suspension of tariffs between the US and the EU

The Minister of Trade and the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food call for the new US Administration to reach a negotiated solution as soon as possible to definitively eliminate measures that have disproportionately and unfairly penalised the Spanish agri-food sector The suspension will mean that the export of some Spanish products to the US can start to recover
Industry | 3/4/2021

The Government is going to create a public-private consortium to set up the first battery factory in Spain

Maroto highlights the power of social dialogue in Spain. The minister has defended an Industry Pact that enables the country to reindustrialize, in order to diversify, balance and modernize the productive structure. A few days before the 8-M celebration, Maroto has recognized women and female talent in industry
Tourism | 3/4/2021

Spansih Tourist board launches the National Xacobeo Plan 2021-2022

The project aims to bring together the Ways of St. James, creating a unique tourism product that will contribute to territorial cohesion, deseasonalisation and boost the Spain Brand. Maroto describes this new tourism product as “a commitment to the tourist model we want for the future” The plan will involve a wide range of actors, both public (CAAC and town councils) and private (associations and social entities)
Tourism | 3/1/2021

Spain urges the Commission to accelerate the European Vaccination Certificate to regain mobility by guaranteeing safe travel

Reyes Maroto has also defended that the Commission develop an ambitious program to recover tourism in Europe under the new budgetary framework.
Industry | 2/25/2021

The Ministries of Industry and Science launched a public consultation for the participation in a microelectronics European project

This IPCEI aims to reinforce the European electronics industry, focusing on the design ecosystem, the capacities of the supply chain and the first industrial deployment of advanced semiconductor technologies.
Tourism | 2/19/2021

Fitur will be the first big experience of safe international mobility

All the authorities are joining forces so that the fair which aims to relaunch Tourism, by emphasising safe travel, can be held in May Fitur will be a global showcase for analysing initiatives such as health passports, tourist corridors and diagnostic tests at origin and destinatio
Trade | 2/19/2021

Exports remain in the path of recovery and grow in december 2020

Exports of goods in Spain are growing at 0.9 per cent in december 2020 compared to the same month in the previous year, the first increase since march.Exports of goods of Spain in 2020 has been a 90 per cent of the value exported in 2019.The trade deficit was reduced by 58 per cent by 2020.
Tourism | 2/18/2021

'Las Carrilanas de Esteiro' (A Coruña), declared to be a Festival of National Tourist Interest

The secretary of state for tourism, Fernando Valdés, signed the motion today.
Industry | 2/16/2021

The Ministry of Industry trade and Tourism grants 494 shareholder's loans to the value of € 81.9 M to finance to SMEs and entrepreneurs in 2020

The execution of the three lines of credit is more than 85% of the funds.</p><p>In terms of regional distribution, Catalonia accounts for 36% of the total, followed by the Community of Madrid (28%), Andalusia (9%), Valencia (8%) and Galicia (5%).
Trade | 2/12/2021

The price-competitiveness of the Spanish economy improves compared to the EU-27 in the fourth quarter of 2020

For the Secretary of State for Commerce, Xiana Méndez, this index reflects that "in 2020, new competitiveness-price gains have been achieved compared to the rest of the European Union, which constitutes our main market."
The Ministry | 2/11/2021

Maroto reminds parliament that the full incorporation of women in the job market will mean an increase of 15% to the GDP in Spain

The minister has highlighted the impact of the pandemic on women as the industries that have been hit the hardest by COVID-19 mainly employ women
Industry | 2/4/2021

Government, employers and trade unions adopt an Emergency Plan for the national aeronautical sector

The Plan defines six areas of action: modernisation of production plants, a support fund for the supply chain, a stable budget framework, investment in R&D&I, support for vocational training, and a commitment to employment
Tourism | 2/1/2021

Projects for Sierra Espuña (Murcia), La Siberia (Badajoz) and Sierra de Francia (Salamanca) specify their plan of action for 2021.

The first Tourist Sustainability Plans approved last September at the Sectoral Conference are being launched this week with the creation of their committees, the body representing the three participant administrations (state, regional and local) which will ensure that plans are effectively implemented as agreed.
Trade | 2/1/2021

CESCE stepped up its activity in 2020

The company launched six support measures for large companies and internationalised SMEs on behalf of the State to mitigate the negative impact of the pandemic on the Spanish economy. The largest line, the Extraordinary CESCE COVID19 Line, has already supported more than 800 internationalised companies and accounts for one third of the 3.081 billion euros of insurance issued on behalf of the State in 2020.
Industry | 1/28/2021

Industrial Climate Indicator recovers pre-COVID figures

The Indicator for January rises 4 points and confirms the trend of improvement of Spanish industry. According to Minister Maroto “it is a very positive sign because it indicates that the industry has good prospects for the coming months. Our country maintains the trend of improvement in industry”.
Trade | 1/28/2021

Maroto urges the European Commission to request that Biden suspends the Helms-Burton law and the tariffs on Spanish products

One of the priorities of the Spanish government is working on the suspension of the Helms-Burton law, which is seriously affecting our tourism industry Maroto focuses on four priorities of the new trade relations between the European Union and the USA: solving trade disputes, improving cooperation, promote the reformation of the multilateral trading system, and coordinate responses to avoid trade distortions.
Industry | 1/27/2021

Aves Nobles and Contadores de Agua de Zaragoza win the 2nd National Awards for Connected Industry 4.0

The companies Schindler and Bodega Matarromera were the runners-up. Minister Maroto announced a redefinition of the Connected Industry 4.0 strategy towards a cooperative model capable of addressing the digital transformation in value chains.
Tourism | 1/27/2021

Maroto underlines the strength of the tourism image of Spain: “People want to travel to our country again”

While waiting for recovery, the government outlines its plan to modernise the sector and make it more competitive With an investment of €3.4 billion of European funds, it will address existing challenges to diversify tourism options and reduce seasonality. Turespaña's information and promotion strategy focuses on making Spain a leader in safe travel
Industry | 1/27/2021

Two Spanish companies, Ferroglobe and Little Electrics Cars, participate in a battery IPCEI

Companies have benefited from the support and advice of the General Secretariat of industry and the tourist. This IPCEI falls within the initiative European Alliance of batteries (EBA), driven by the European commission and Spain takes an active part since creation.
Tourism | 1/26/2021

Tourism is included in Spain's new Strategy for External Action for the first time

Reyes Maroto, "our foreign action must help the tourism industry to continue to drive job creation and the recovery of international mobility will be one of the most relevant expressions of economic diplomacy."
Trade | 1/25/2021

Export activity consolidates its recovery in the fourth quarter of 2020

Synthetic Index of Export Activity (Spanish acronym: ISAE) shows a considerable improvement and is at 12 points All indicators have gone up, from the order book and export expectations in the coming months to hired employment for export tasks
Industry | 1/25/2021

Més de 30.500 empreses i autònoms s'han beneficiat de les ajudes de la Companyia Espanyola de Refiançament

L'any passat CERSA va multiplicar la seva activitat per 2,9 vegades respecte a l'exercici 2019.Per sectors, els principals avalats han estat el comerç i l'hostaleria. El País Basc i Andalusia són les comunitats autònomes on s'han tancat més operacions de reafiançament.
Industry | 1/22/2021

Industry receives more than 750 applications after the public consultation to identify projects that could mobilize up to 30 billion euros

For the minister Reyes Maroto, the high turnout shows the great interest of Spanish companies in investing to strengthen the national economy. There is a wide variety of sectors and value chains involved, esepcially in agri-food, automotive, tourism, the circular economy, electro-intensive industries, paper, maritime, electronics manufacturing, aeronautics, aerospace, and retail. The proposals show participation throughout all of Spain, including all 17 Autonomous Regions and the two autonomous cities.
Tourism | 1/22/2021

The Government reiterates that it is working hard to receive international tourists as soon as possible

It is focusing on controlling the pandemic, accelerating the vaccination process and ensuring safety of tourists The minister has stressed that Spain's image as a tourist destination has not been adversely affected by the pandemic and that tourists are hoping to return to Spain
Trade | 1/21/2021

Exports came to €238,414 million from January to November 2020

The deficit dropped by 58.7% up to November
Industry | 1/20/2021

The number of national patent applications soar due to COVID

National patent applications grow in 2020 for the first year since Law 24/2015, the Patent Act, entered into force and despite the difficulties caused by the pandemic. Jointly, patent and utility model applications increase by 19.4% compared to 2019. Trademark and trade name applications are also experiencing rises of 0.8% and 5.6%, respectively, compared to applications submitted the previous year. The main Autonomous Regions by number of applications are Madrid, Catalonia, Andalusia, Region of Valencia and Castile and León.
Tourism | 1/18/2021

Spain urges a coordinated international response to revive safe tourism

Fernando Valdés requests progress in the tests in origin as an alternative to quarantines while the vaccination process moves forward Maroto highlights the work of the government within the OECD to achieve a common vaccination certificate to enable regaining mobility
Industry | 1/15/2021

The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism promotes cybersecurity in SMEs

The Innovation in Cybersecurity Programme for SMEs is launching, free for participants. The goal of ACTIVA Cybersecurity is for SMEs to determine their level of security and to protect themselves from cyber attacks.
The Ministry | 12/30/2020

Reyes Maroto: "Our priority has been to deploy a safety net to protect businesses and workers from the impact of the pandemic"

The Minister declared herself "satisfied" with the work done and the high level of compliance with her Department's goals.
Tourism | 12/28/2020

Today the Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism, Reyes Maroto chaired the Joint Trade and Tourism Sector Conference

The minister has reviewed the main measures launched by the Spanish government and provided for under the Plan for boosting the hotel and tourism industries and trade which are aimed at easing the situation for companies and individuals associated with these activities.
Tourism | 12/22/2020

The Government approves new aid for hospitality, tourism and trade worth 4.22 billion

The plan establishes a 50% reduction or, alternatively, a deferment of payment for up to four months after the end of the state of emergency for the rent on commercial premises owned by large property owners rented to SMEs and freelancers. Likewise, the plan implements a tax incentive on income tax for small landlords with commercial premises in the amount of the rent reduction agreed to with their tenant during the first quarter of 2021. The plan takes into account a decrease in yields from income tax modules and the simplified VAT system of up to 35% for tourism, hospitality and trade activities. Five new activities are included in the "hyper protected" category in the Temporary Redundancy Plan enacted by RDL 30/2020, including beverage wholesale, restaurants and food stalls and bars. A new tranche of the line of ICO credit facilities is allocated €500M and backed with a 90% state guarantee. Refunds made to customers by travel agencies are recognised as eligible expenditures for the line of ICO credit facilities.
Industry | 12/21/2020

The High-Level Forum of Spanish Industry is formed

The first meeting concentrated on the 12th component of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, which focuses on industrial policy and will be backed by 2,853 million euros in public funds over the next three years. Raül Blanco comments: “The Plan is a historic opportunity, thanks to the resources available to us at this crucial juncture, to turn this economic crisis around with clear objectives: digital trandormation, ecological transition, territorial cohesion, and gender equality.
Covid-19 Tourism | 12/18/2020

Tourism Ministry publishes a health recommendations guide amid COVID-19 for ski resorts

Secretary of State Fernando Valdés notes that these manuals will be used as a reference for developing international standards.
Trade | 12/18/2020

Export recovery continues, reaching €213.68 billion from January to October

The deficit was reduced by 58.0% through October. The food sector continues its positive trend and the automotive sector has strongly recovered in recent months.
Tourism | 12/17/2020

The Smart Tourism Destinations network adds its first international destinations

The first international cities are Tequila (Mexico) and Medellín (Colombia).The DTI Network already has 230 members, and was recently joined by the City Councils of Spain's World Heritage Cities Group.
Industry | 12/16/2020

Luesma & Vega, winner of the 2020 National Craft Award

The jury appreciated how their work brought together excellence in artisanal production and haute cuisine, in addition to the social and professional prestige that they contribute to the sector. Other winners included AyF Tejedores, who won the Product Award; DSNÚ, who received the Enterprise Award; Los Ferreiros de Mazonovo, who won the Promociona Award for private entities; and BEAZ, winner of the Promociona Award for public entities. The award ceremony is postponed until next year due to the pandemic.
Industry | 12/15/2020

The Government authorises funding worth $184 million euros to manufacture the 8x8 armoured combat vehicle and the NH90 helicopter

The activities associated with these projects will mean the creation of 1,240 jobs and maintenance of another 100 jobs.
Industry | 12/15/2020

The Government approves the statute for energy-intensive industries

The measure will benefit 612 companies in over 60 industries, including steel, aluminium, paper, chemistry, tiles and ceramics, textiles, and cement. For Reyes Maroto, “this Statute, along with carbon subsidies and the Spanish Reserve Fund backing energy-intensive firms, will ensure greater energy security and price certainty, and will favour investment in industry.”
Covid-19 Industry | 12/14/2020

The Government puts SMEs in the center of the economic recovery post-Covid

The Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan sets five strategic goals for SMEs: encouraging new enterprises, boosting business growth, facilitating the digital transition and innovation, improving internationalisation, and supporting trade. Support for SMEs will be backed by 2,894 million euros in public funds over the next three years.
Industry | 12/11/2020

Reyes Maroto announces the creation of a high-level industry forum

The minister has appealed for a wide-ranging State Pact for industry to develop an ambitious industrial policy over this government term.
The Ministry | 12/10/2020

Maroto announces the approval of the Energy-Intensive Indutries Statute and subsidies in hospitality before the end of the year

The minister mentioned that one of the tools supporting economic recovery will be the 2021 State Budget, which includes 27,000 million euros for the Recovery Plan.
Industry | 12/10/2020

The Ministry of Industry launches a public consultation to identify projects driving the modernisation of Spanish industry

Projects should have a significant impact on competitiveness and contribute to the double green and digital transition set in motion by the European Union. Projects may be submitted until 20 January 2021
Industry | 12/4/2020

The Minister for Industry supports the collaboration of administrations with the naval sector through PYMAR

Maroto sees the industry's agenda as an effective roadmap for its reactivation. For the first time, the Ministry of Industry, the Xunta de Galicia, and the Basque government all took part in the closing address.
Industry | 12/4/2020

The Ministry for Industry drives the digital transformation of companies with the latest Active Programme Industry 4.0

With a budget of €3.6 million, 370 industrial firms can benefit from this programme offering specialist advice to support their digital transformation. Aplications for subsidies will remain open until 12 January 2021.
Tourism | 12/3/2020

Reyes Maroto presents ‘Travel safe’, the new Turespaña campaign to regain travellers' confidence

Reyes Maroto: “We want this campaign to position the Spain tourism brand as a leader in safe travel. The campaign was launched in mature European markets and will continue as long as infection prevention measures are in place. A microsite will be the main hub with information updated daily on the requirements for entering Spain and the measures in the different regions.
Tourism | 12/2/2020

Reyes Maroto reopens the Parador de León after a complete remodelling

The Hostal de San Marcos reopens as 5-star accommodation, with 51 rooms, lounges and new common spaces. Its valuable works of art, such as a Nativity by Juan de Juni, a painted ceiling by Lucio Muñoz, and an Immaculate Conception by Antonio Pereda y Salgado, have been restored and can be seen in all their splendour. The Parador de León is a centre of attraction for tourism in Castilla y León and for Spain as a whole, and will be a meeting place for the thousands of pilgrims who travel on the Camino de Santiago every year, especially with the start of the Xacobeo 2021 Jubilee Year.
Tourism | 12/2/2020

Reyes Maroto presents DATAESTUR, a one-stop shop for tourism data

On the DataEstur website, users can consult a wide range of tourism statistics on a single site, enriched with data from different sources, including the INE, Turespaña, Banco de España, AENA, RENFE, and others.
Tourism | 11/26/2020

Tourism collaborates with Fundación ONCE in creating an accessible App on the Way of Santiago

Minister Reyes Maroto stressed that is an example of how technology can improve the tourism experience of people with disabilities.
Tourism | 11/26/2020

The Government will launch “SMARTUR”, a technological platform for managing Smart Tourist Destinations

Minister Reyes Maroto also advanced DATAESTUR will be launched on 2 December, a website with data on tourism in Spain. The Government wants to take a firm stand for digitalisation and smart tourism with a public investment of €355M.
Industry | 11/25/2020

Spain and Italy foster cooperation in the digital transition and ecology industry

Information will be shared on the hydrogen industry value chain and possible collaborations in upcoming European initiatives will be assessed.
Covid-19 Tourism | 11/25/2020

Tourism defends testing at origin to build confidence in travel

The Secretary of State explained Spain's "ambitious" position during the 'Recover Consumer Confidence' debate
Industry | 11/23/2020

The Government will mobilise €10 billion in European funds to reactivate the automotive sector

The plan accounts for 14% of the "Next Generation EU" budget for the next three years. Reyes Maroto, “Our priority is to develop an ecosystem of sustainable, smart, safe and connected mobility to strengthen the competitiveness of the Spanish automotive industry ”.
Trade | 11/19/2020

Exports recover ground in September and are at levels similar to a year ago

Exports grow 31.6% compared to August and reach a level similar to September 2019. This trend allows us to continue with intense trade deficit reduction.
Trade | 11/18/2020

Trade rewards retail business digital transformation

The State of Secretary for Trade highlights the exemplary response of the sector during the pandemic and the acceleration of the digitalisation process. This competition is one of the actions implemented by the State Secretariat for Trade to modernise small retail businesses, with FEMP and Correos as collaborating entities
Trade | 11/17/2020

Trade launches the #JuntosMasLejos platform to support the internationalisation of Spanish companies

#JuntosMasLejos is a joint initiative of ICEX, CEOE and Spanish Chamber of Commerce Reyes Maroto previews the lines of the Action Plan against COVID-19 in support of internationalisation
Covid-19 Industry | 11/16/2020

The Ministry of industry finally select a total of 50 projects for the COVID-19 Aid Plan

Line of aid financed by an induced investment of 19 million euros. Grant applications focus mainly on the manufacture of masks and hydroalcoholic solutions
Trade | 11/12/2020

Spanish economy price competitiveness improves in comparison to EU-27 in Q3

This Index, whose reductions reflect increased competitiveness, fell 0.8% compared to EU-27 in Q3 2020.
Tourism | 11/11/2020

“Back to Canary Island, back to Spain”, TURESPAÑA advertising campaign

Designed to encourage tourists to return to he Canary Islands this autumn-winter season. The campaign was launched today in the main European markets.
Industry | 11/10/2020

Documentation required to receive Plan RENOVE aid can be completed as of today

Plan Renove promotes the acquisition of cars, vans, heavy vehicles (buses and lorries) and motorcycles. It has available budget for all categories. The application assessment process will begin after attaching the required supporting documentation to the form enabled today.
Trade | 11/9/2020

Maroto trusts that the USA will resume talks to end the Airbus-Boeing conflict

With widespread support from Member States, the European Union has approved an Implementing Regulation that will allow it to impose duties, according to the WTO resolution in the Boeing case, and which establishes they will no longer be applied if the US suspends its countermeasures. The Minister of Trade stresses that "the main goal" of applying these measures is to "convince the US to resume negotiations and avoid escalating the trade conflict, which would not benefit either party” Tomorrow, the European Union will start enforcing its own duties pursuant to the WTO resolution
Industry | 11/4/2020

Industry celebrates the order maintaining tank activity in Alcoa

Minister Reyes Maroto applauded the “unprecedented success” of the workers' claims and stressed that the court considers the Ministry to be party to the conflict as it supports efforts to ensure the plant continues to operate. At the hearing, the government expressed its position in favour of two precautionary measures the stay of the workforce adjustment plan that would affect 524 people and the postponement of shutting down tanks until a court determines whether the workforce adjustment plan is a violation of law.
The Ministry | 11/4/2020

The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism will have a 4.86 billion euro budget for 2021

Reyes Maroto “the government proposed the largest public budget in history to directly support the reactivation of industry, trade and tourism” Ministry resources increase by 74% compared to the 2018 extended budget
Industry | 10/30/2020

The Spanish Metrology Centre launches an online 'escape room' to explain measurement units

The initiative deepens metrological concepts related to water, electricity, gas and thermal energy meters. It will be accessible on the CEM website from 2 November.
Covid-19 Tourism | 10/30/2020

Industry and Labour present a Training Plan to improve skills and qualifications in the tourism sector

The labour protection measures already put in place by the Government are added to this "tool to foster the creation of quality employment and vocation for durability,” linked to the Plan to Boost Tourism. The measure includes the reinforcing the 'Digitalízate' project, a specific SEPE call, for training programme subsidies, and the creation of a Professional Hospitality Skills Card. A total of 70,000 tourism sector professionals will be eligible for this Plan, to which the Government will allocate $40 million euros.
Industry | 10/28/2020

Reyes Maroto will call an extraordinary conference with the Autonomous Regions and FEMP to analyse the Plan to Support Hospitality

The minister has acknowledged the exemplary response from the hospitality sector during the darkest moments of the pandemic. Government priorities include protecting the hospitality sector, setting the foundations for its recovery and working on new support measures such as extending grace periods, amortising ICO credits and a plan to train more than 70,000 workers in the sector
Trade | 10/26/2020

Industry and the Chamber of Commerce encourage people to shop locally

The Minister of Industry and the President of the Camera will present the "Lifting a shutter is building a country" campaign tomorrow, appealing to citizens to support the retail sector. The campaign highlights the attributes of shopping locally, such as health safety, proximity, trust, professionalism and quality products and services.
Tourism | 10/26/2020

Spain exports the Smart Tourist Destination model to Colombia

Work will begin by analysing all information on the municipality related to the five cores of the methodology which covers governance, innovation, technology, accessibility and sustainability.
Industry | 10/23/2020

The Spanish Metrology Centre (CEM) presents its Strategic Plan until 2023

The goal is to make the CEM a national centre of reference by modernising its services.
Industry | 10/23/2020

Industry awards eight million euros to innovative industrial projects

By sectors, 29% of the projects supported belong to the Information and Communication Technologies sector (ICT) and 22% to environment and energy. By Autonomous Region, Catalonia, Aragon and Andalusia have presented 67% of the projects funded and received 72% of all grants awarded.
Tourism | 10/22/2020

Reyes Maroto, "The Canary Islands being included on the United Kingdom's safe travel list is excellent news"

UK Transport Minister Grant Shapps announced the lifting of quarantine and travel restrictions on the Canary Islands, which will enter into force on Sunday the 25th Canary Islands has a tourist corridor protocol that reinforces its safe destination image.
Trade | 10/22/2020

The Government asks the European Commission to stand firm so that the United States withdraws its tariffs on Spanish products

Minister Maroto and Minister Planas have informed those affected that it is an "absolute priority" for the EC to end this dispute with a negotiated agreement Spain has requested that the EU exercise its rights under the WTO framework, unless the US agrees to suspend the tariffs
Industry | 10/22/2020

The National Fashion Industry Awards pay tribute to the sector's response to Covid

Minister Maroto stresses that the sector's exemplary work during the pandemic "has saved many lives". Queen Letizia presents awards to Bimba&Lola, Custo Dalmau, Pisamona, Hilaturas Ferré, Mila and Pedro García, The Extreme Collection, Mixer&Pack and Villanueva University
Industry | 10/21/2020

Spain and the Dominican Republic will work together on industrial digitalisation

Collaboration on industrial digitalisation will be enhanced and the School of Industrial Organisation (EOI) will offer four courses designed to train Dominican professionals.
Industry | 10/16/2020

Plan Renove grant applications can be submitted as of next Tuesday, 20 October

Reyes Maroto has announced that 135,000 vehicles have been purchased to date thanks to this plan with a budget of 250 million euros. The automotive sector is a priority for the Government.
Trade | 10/16/2020

Xiana Méndez trusts that exports will be a driver of recovery for the Spanish economy

The Synthetic Indicator of Export Activity improves considerably in the third quarter. All indicators concerning hiring in export activity improve. The three factors most cited for their positive influence on export activity are the evolution of external demand, competition in quality and availability of human resources suitable for export
Tourism | 10/15/2020

Maroto announces new tools based on big data and digitalisation to revive the tourist sector

Tourism presents a Data Viewer and a Directory of Technological Solutions According to the Minister, “it is important to revive the tourist sector by incorporating digitisation as a lever to improve our competitiveness.” The DTI Network Plenary Committee will approve the incorporation of 19 new members, 7 institutions and 12 companies, bringing the total number of members up to 198
Industry | 10/14/2020

The Ministry of Industry launches an acceleration programme for industrial entrepreneurs

Participants will be able to develop their projects with training, workshops and specialised mentoring. "The entrepreneurship-innovation binomial is going to be a key lever to modernise our productive model", stresses Minister Reyes Maroto. ENISA will provide guidance on financing.
Trade | 10/13/2020

Maroto trusts that the United States will withdraw its tariffs on Spanish products after the WTO resolution

This decision confirms that “the US did not meet the guidelines from the first panel on Boeing”, stresses the Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism
Tourism | 10/13/2020

Spain values the homogenisation of mobility criteria in the EU positively

The Recommendation adopted today in the GAC reflects the position of Spain, which requested excluding the closure of borders as a measure to be taken and the establishment of flexible limits to mobility, always under health criteria goals. It is a minimum agreement guarantees permanent mobility for sensitive groups and the preference for the testing at origin and/or destination as a preferred measure over quarantines. This agreement ensures safe travel and is a first step towards reactivating international tourist activity.
Tourism | 10/9/2020

The Government agrees a protocol for tourist corridors with the Canary and Balearic Islands

The protocol includes tests at origin and destination when the Cumulative Incidence exceeds 50 per 100,000 population. A useful instrument for reaching agreements with our main issuing markets to reactivate tourism.
Tourism | 10/7/2020

Spain defends a global framework of predictable and coordinated measures to restore the confidence of tourists

Reyes Maroto offers hold a high-level international conference on the island of La Palma to address, in the framework of public-private collaboration, the ambitious goal of making countries safe travel destinations once more.
Industry | 10/6/2020

The Government analyses all available instruments within the legal and EU framework to guarantee the future of Alcoa

Industry calls the Multilateral Group on the future of the San Cibrao Plant to analyse the next steps to take with the Government of Galicia and trade unions.
Industry | 10/6/2020

The Ministry of industry mobilises 424 million euros for industrial projects in 2020

SMEs account for most operations, with 76.7% of the projects approved. The Autonomous Regions that mobilise most investments are the Region of Valencia (€58.1 M), Castilla-La Mancha (€49.7 M), Catalonia (€48.9 M) and Castile and León (€48.4 M).
Tourism | 10/6/2020

SEGUTTUR and SITCA organise the first course on smart tourist destinations for Central America

This initiative reflects the international interest aroused by the smart tourist destination model developed by the Spanish administration. Seventy tourism institution professionals from seven Central American countries will take part in the course, to be held online this week.