In a meeting with the tourism sector in Cambrils, Tarragona, Elías Bendodo, the deputy secretary of Autonomous and Municipal Policy and Electoral Analysis for the People's Party (PP), expressed his concerns regarding the government's approach to tourism. He stated, “this government neither knows nor wants to know anything about tourism due to ideology,” despite the sector being a key economic driver for the country.
Bendodo advocated for the PP's tourism model, which focuses on reducing bureaucratic obstacles, providing legal security, and facilitating support for the sector, particularly for freelancers and small to medium-sized tourism enterprises. He emphasised that “public-private collaboration” is essential for the sector, asserting, “we need to collaborate, and the private sector must participate in decisions because they are the ones risking their investments and creating jobs.”
The deputy secretary stressed the need for management to replace ideology, stating that what President Alberto Núñez Feijóo aims to achieve in tourism aligns with practices in autonomous communities, which involve supporting small and medium enterprises and engaging with the sector in decision-making processes.
Bendodo further articulated the PP's vision for a change in government, which he described as essential for “Spain to function.” He called for transparency to the Spanish people, addressing issues such as housing, immigration, and tax reductions, and urged for a return to operational efficiency in public services.
Additionally, he praised the recent visit of the Spanish royal family to Ceuta and Melilla, viewing it as a symbol of the “new reconciliation” needed in the country following the elections. “From the People's Party, we thank the royals for their willingness, their immense support, and for always being with the Spanish people during the most important moments,” he concluded.
