Carmen RiuCEO Riu HotelsHe was very critical of the lack of a PERTE for the tourism sector. “It is a pity that there is no thought of allocating some of the European funds to the tourism sector with one of these plans.”The manager explained the following during the meeting: XII Exceltur Forum It was held in Madrid this Tuesday and before the opening of Fitur this Wednesday. PERTE is a public-private cooperation mechanism created by the Government of Spain in 2020 to promote strategic projects with the aim of creating jobs and promoting specific projects to increase the competitiveness of the Spanish economy.
Riu also stated: He emphasized that there are some areas where crowding is a problem, but if the number of tourists is to be reduced, this should be explained very well to the citizens. “It is necessary to explain very well to citizens what it would mean economically if there were fewer tourists,” Riu explained. In this sense, he suggested holding a referendum for citizens to express their opinions about the Spanish tourism model.
José Luis Zoreda, vice president Exceltur He pointed out that there is an overcrowding problem in many cities and He asked for support from the authorities and the industry to renew his image. tourism. “We have to admit that there are things we can do better,” Zoreda said. “Big problems will end if the platforms undertake not to upload any departments that do not comply with the law on their websites,” Zoreda assured.
Fitur 2024 focused on sustainability
It is estimated that the Fitur fair, which will start this Wednesday, will reach 150,000 participating professionals this year.It equals the figure of the 2020 edition and 100,000 participants from the general public over the weekend.
In addition, It will bring together a total of 8,500 participants with the participation of all autonomous communities, companies and destinations from 152 countries.It is estimated that all this action coming to Fitur will have an impact on the Madrid economy, with 806 regular exhibitors who will showcase their offers in 9 pavilions, 90 of which have official international representation and one more than at the 2023 fair. €430 million affects sectors such as transport, hotels, restaurants, trade, entertainment and culture.
Fitur’s Ecuadorian partner
This year, Ecuador will become the ‘Fitur 2024 Partner Country’, offering a tourism offer rich in geographical and cultural diversity and strong air connectivity to Spain. Its stand in Pavilion 3 will reflect its tradition and host a sensory diversity that will explore the country’s nature and culture, supported by the ‘Time to Reset in Ecuador’ campaign..
Due to the insecurity situation that has ravaged the country in recent weeks, the Latin American country published a normalization message last week to tourists planning to visit the country in the coming days. Encouraging travelers to continue with their plans despite recent violence that has alarmed the international press They created an image of insecurity on the streets.
Actually, This Wednesday, Fitur will receive the president of the South American country, Daniel Noboa, who is making his first trip abroad after the recent violence in Ecuador. Following the opening, he will hold a meeting with King Felipe VI at Zarzuela Palace.