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Jordi Hereu promotes footwear modernization and Ceuta tourism recovery
Spanish Minister of Industry and Tourism Jordi Hereu visited Elda to support the national footwear industry and address economic concerns in Ceuta. During his visit to the footwear hub in Alicante, Hereu emphasized the strategic importance of the sector, which comprises over 3,500 companies and supports roughly 40,000 direct jobs. He reaffirmed the government's commitment to industrial modernization, specifically through a pilot program integrating artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced traceability to boost global competitiveness.
Additionally, Hereu addressed the economic situation in Ceuta, urging for a swift return to normalcy to revitalize the city's tourism, restoration, and hospitality sectors. He noted that the central government is working in cooperation with the Ceuta Chamber of Commerce to implement specific measures aimed at supporting these vital economic drivers and restoring confidence among visitors and businesses.
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Ceuta · Elda · Federation of Spanish Footwear Industries · Jordi Hereu · Spanish Ministry of Industry and Tourism
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The footwear sector in Spain supports approximately 40,000 direct jobs. empresaexterior.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A modernization program for the footwear industry aims to integrate artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced traceability. empresaexterior.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Spanish footwear industry includes more than 3,500 companies. empresaexterior.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Spanish government is working with the Ceuta Chamber of Commerce on measures for the tourism and hospitality sectors. diariodealicante.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Minister of Industry and Tourism called for the rapid normalization of the situation in Ceuta to reactivate tourism and hospitality. diariodealicante.net