Spain | Paradores and the Generalitat Partnership to Promote and Boost Tourism in Catalonia

 

Paradores de Turismo de España, S.M.E. S.A,, branded as Paradores, state - owned chain of luxury hotels that are usually situated in historic buildings or in nature areas with a special appeal in Spain and the Generalitat de Catalunya, the Government of Catalonia which represents the institutional system by which Catalonia is self – governed as an autonomous community in the Spanish territory have created a partnership to promote and boost tourism in the Catalan region.

In order to strengthen ties and promote ways of collaboration between both institutions, the President of Paradores, Raquel Sánchez met the Director General of Tourism of Catalonia, Cristina Lagé with the aim to develop a strategic alliance that will jointly promote the culture, heritage and economy of Catalonia.

Paradores currently has eight establishments in Catalonia, paying a key role in the tourist, cultural and economic revitalization of the territories in which they are located, which has a very positive impact on the community as a whole both in economic and social terms, since, beyond, notably contributing to the promotion of Catalan culture and traditions with in addition the generation of quality employment.

The Paradores located in enclaves of great historical and natural value in Catalonia, for their charm, authenticity, comfort, not only attract national and international visitors but in all their essence also revalue the local heritage.

During the meeting, the President of Paradores underlined the company's commitment to the autonomous community, presenting an investment plan of €37.0 million to be implemented in eight Catalan establishments.

 Of this amount €32.0 million come from Paradores'own funds while €5.4 million will be financed by Turespaña, the official agency of the Government of Spain responsible for the marketing of the country as a tourist destination throughout the world,  through the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan with the aim to improve infrastructures and preserve heritage.

The President of Paradores also accurately detailed to the Director General of Tourism of Catalonia,the company's ambitious investment plan for this improvement and updating of the eight Catalan establishments will provide projects essentially focused on renovating facilities and equipment of the accommodations, betting on greater accessibility and energy efficiency, as well as decoration.

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