Galicia Presents 'Futurismo' Report Highlighting Tourism's Economic Future and Sustainability
Galicia unveils the "Futurismo" report analyzing tourism trends and sustainability ahead of the Xacobeo event, emphasizing economic development and sectoral transformation.
- • The 'Futurismo' report was presented at an event hosted by Economía Digital Galicia with support from Banco Sabadell Gallego and the CEG.
- • Economist Manuel Carneiro highlighted Galicia's unique position and the importance of integrated sustainability for tourism's future.
- • Two panels discussed tourism prospects related to Xacobeo and business insights from local leaders.
- • The event included speeches from key regional economic coordinators and ended with an afterwork to share ideas.
Key details
The tourism economy in Galicia is set to evolve with the presentation of the "Futurismo" report, focusing on sector trends and sustainability. Hosted by Economía Digital Galicia and supported by Banco Sabadell Gallego, the event will take place on Tuesday at the Confederación de Empresarios de Galicia in Santiago. It marks a pivotal moment for understanding Galicia's tourism sector, particularly in anticipation of the upcoming Xacobeo event.
Key speakers include Juan Manuel Vieites, president of the Confederación de Empresarios de Galicia, and Juan Carlos Reboredo, secretary general of the Economic Coordination Office of the Xunta. Manuel Carneiro, an economist and author of the report, will present its main conclusions emphasizing Galicia's unique status as a tourist destination and the critical role of integrated sustainability in tourism development.
Two discussion panels are scheduled to explore Galicia's tourism future in light of Xacobeo and insights from local business leaders. Panelists such as Isabel Neira Gómez and José Paz will discuss the outlook for tourism, while figures like Jesús Picallo and José Luis Lagoa Borges will address business perspectives. The event will conclude with an informal afterwork session to foster idea exchange.
This initiative also reflects broader economic trends towards sustainability and thoughtful growth, with Galicia seeking to leverage its distinct identity and adapt to contemporary challenges in tourism economics. As Carneiro stressed, "Integral sustainability is key for the future of our tourism economy."
The "Futurismo" report underlines the sector's ongoing de-seasonalization and adaptation strategies, meaning the regional economy is preparing robustly for the Xacobeo and beyond, ensuring long-term vitality and competitiveness in tourism.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.