42 05 Institutional Activity
Support to the tourism sector
From the outset , the Chamber of Spain focused its attention on providing as much support as possible to the reactivation of tourism as a core sector of our economy , for which it advocated for and promoted the need to streamline the vaccination processes and establishing a COVID passport , and launched a specific aid programme for SMEs in the sector .
In many forums , the Chamber of Spain has advocated for the need to dedicate a greater percentage of funds to the tourism sector . The driving effect of this sector on the economy in general was analysed in the report “ Impact of tourism activity on the Spanish economy ” drawn up by the Research Department and which the President of the Chamber presented in his appearance before the Congress of Deputies Commission of Industry , Commerce and
Appearance by José Luis Bonet in the Congress of Deputies