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  Industry | 6/4/2025

  Hereu highlights the importance of the dairy industry as an essential pillar of the Spanish economy

  The Minister of Industry and Tourism emphasised the challenges facing the economy and the actions his department is taking to ensure its future. The Ministry of Industry and Tourism is supporting the sector in this transformation process through the Agrifood PERTE and the Industrial Decarbonisation PERTE.

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  Tourism | 6/4/2025

  The State Secretariat for Tourism is organising a summer course in El Escorial on the transformation of Spain's tourism model

  Under the title "Governing tourism: towards the Spain Tourism 2030 Strategy", it strives to contribute to the debate on the capacity of governments to foster social innovation in the face of a complex phenomenon such as tourismThe strategy developed by the Ministry of Industry and Tourism strives to make Spain a world leader in sustainable tourism, putting people at the heart thereofThe State Secretariat has launched a scholarship programme for students to cover the full cost of tuition, as well as accommodation, meals, and transportation

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  Industry | 6/2/2025

  Hereu announces the extension of the subsidy programme for interest compensation on shipbuilding loans until the end of 2029

  This is a very well-received programme in the shipbuilding industry, which contributed €41.14 million last year. For Hereu, it is a sign of the government's strong support for this industry by providing greater certainty and stability in the planning of new projects. 2024 was an exceptional year, with Spanish shipyards registering a total of 40 new contracts, worth over €1.5 billion.

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  Tourism | 6/2/2025

  International tourist spending in Spain exceeds €34 billion in the first four months of the year, 9.3% more than in the same period in 2024

  International tourist arrivals to Spain in the first four months of 2025 exceeded 25.6 million, 7.1% more than in the same period last year In April, 8.6 million international tourists visited us; a 10.1% year-on-year increase Each traveller spent an average of €1,264 in April, and the average daily expenditure reached €187, 0.9% more

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  Branch of industry and tourism | 5/30/2025

  The Ministry of Industry and Tourism opens its new stand at the 84th Madrid Book Fair
  

  This is an initiative fostered by the Undersecretary, Pablo Garde, to encourage and promote the Department's publications and to inform citizens about the work carried out in the field of Industry and Tourism in Spain. During the two weeks of the fair, the ministry's stand will be selling  more than 25 publications that can be purchased with a 10% discount