We are delighted to welcome back the Spanish Tourism Office as sponsors of the Sustainability & Culture category at the 2024 ITTN Irish Travel Trade Awards, once again.
New Director of the Spanish Tourism Board in Dublin, Laura Pena, remarked “We are thrilled to be sponsoring again the ‘Sustainability & Culture’ category at the prestigious ITTN Awards. It is one of the highlights of the year and we look forward to meeting and mingling with our Irish travel industry colleagues in a night filled with celebration and fun. We are excited with the ‘Sustainability & Culture’ category, which is in line with a wider strategic focus to become a more competitive and sustainable tourism destination with a focus on seasonal and geographical diversification as well as economic, social and environmental sustainability. Spain aims to achieve a way of travelling that respects the environment, the cultural heritage and the local population.“
About The Spanish Tourism Board
The Spanish Tourism Board in Dublin is one of the 33 overseas offices of the Instituto de Turismo de España (TURESPAÑA), which is the administrative unit of the Central Government of Spain in charge of promoting Spain abroad a as tourism destination.
Spain has had a record year for tourism and Irish tourists visiting Spain in the first 7 months of 2024 are close to two millions (1,911,212 to be exact). Their focus is on attracting Irish visitors to lesser-known parts of Spain, such as inland and northern Spain, as well as de-seasonalising the flow and promoting year-round city breaks.
What’s New With Spanish Tourism Board?
Turespaña recently launched a new microsite about sustainable tourism ( https://sustainability.spain.info/en/) In it you can find travel tips and recommendations for choosing a destination committed to sustainability and more responsible tourism.
Did you know that Spain has the highest number of Biosphere Reserves in the world. There are 16 national parks and over 150 natural reserves in Spain, where you can enjoy different activities like hiking, climbing, diving, mountain biking or just to observe animals in the wild and enjoy nature. In Spain, there are numerous destinations where you can observe the starry sky and practice astrotourism.
Whether you want to spend your holidays “lost” in the mountains, prefer cities or are looking for cultural activities… You will find the right plan for you in Spain.
From all of us at ITTN, thank you Laura, Sara, Kathryn and the whole team at the Spanish Tourism Office for your continued support of the ITTN Irish Travel Trade Awards. We look forward to seeing everyone in one week!
If you have yet to secure your place at the 2024 ITTN Awards, please contact Carrie on [email protected], as there is now limited availability.
