Spain: success of the VII International Congress on Tourism Quality and Sustainability

15-06-24

Within the framework of the VII International Congress on Tourism Quality and Sustainability, held in the Andalusian city of Jerez (Cadiz), the Institute for Spanish Tourism Quality and Sustainability (ICTES) presented the Jerez Declaration. This document, the result of intense debates and working groups, establishes a roadmap for the Spanish tourism sector over the next decade, focusing on planning, quality, sustainability and rigorous data analysis.

During the closing of the congress, ICTES president Miguel Mirones highlighted the importance of these pillars and stressed the need to clarify the concepts of tourist, visitor and traveler. "The Jerez Declaration is a request for listening and collaboration, and contains some fundamental words: planning, quality, sustainability and rigorous data analysis," said Mirones. He also highlighted that all the important issues were addressed at the discussion tables, giving a voice to all the parties involved, including business associations, public administrations, representatives of civil society, professional associations, trade unions and universities.