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🏖️ Hosteltur magazine's January issue, coinciding with Fitur, addresses the challenges and opportunities of Spain's tourism sector, emphasizing its importance to the economy and diversity of professional profiles. Eurostat data shows Spain's tourism is less seasonal compared to competitors like Greece or Croatia, and Braintrust points to a shift in tourist arrivals from six main regions to others due to climate change. The tourism sector, with over 9,000 travel agencies, contributes more than €21 billion annually to the GDP. The sector is praised for its professional variety, beyond the stereotypical image of waiters, including roles like pilots, revenue managers, and sustainability experts. Sustainable efforts are highlighted, with hotel chains prioritizing staff welfare and inclusion, while airlines invest in new, more efficient, and quieter aircraft to reduce environmental impact. The interview with ALS co-founder Ángel Díaz introduces the "visitor economy," showcasing the broader financial influence of non-traditional tourists on Spain's economy.

📈 Santander, Avilés, Bilbao, Segovia, Girona, Málaga, and Las Palmas launched a pilot project to bolster Spain's MICE sector (meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibitions). The project "Experiencias Turismo España" hosted a work session at Santander's Palacio de la Magdalena, with aims to sustainably strengthen the events sector. Funded with €1 million from European funds and a State Tourism Secretariat agreement, the project seeks to create a sustainable growth model for Spanish destinations, fostering economic growth and positive social and environmental impacts.