On 12 April, Jesus Candil, director general of the Ministry of Industry, gave a keynote on "The Present and Future of Spanish Industry" in the 2nd edition of the Foro Sur de Europa, organized by the newspaper Europa Sur and sponsored by Cepsa, which was attended by a large number of the area’s social and economic partners.
The 2nd edition of the Foro Sur de Europa at the Guadacorte Park Hotel
During his keynote, Candil stated that the metal derivatives industry, in addition to the chemical industry, are two segments that can complement the already diversified industrial base of the Bay of Algerciras, motor of the economy of the Campo de Gibraltar district. In fact, the Ministry’s district plan has supported 154 initiatives geared to industrial improvement, with an overall investment of more than 1,000 million euros. After the function, guests were served a glass of Spanish wine.
Thomas Cook Germany Fam Trip visits the Playa de La Luz Hotel
On 12 April, the Playa de la Luz Hotel hosted a fam trip for 14 travel agents, and their companions, working with the German tour operator Thomas Cook.
Thomas Cook Germany Fam Trip visits the Playa de La Luz Hotel
After touring the facilities of this emblematic hotel, the group travelled to Rota for a guided tour of Luna Castle and the church de la O, courtesy of the Municipal Foundation for Tourism and Commerce. Afterwards, they were invited to lunch at the Bar La Concha, located in the square Bartolome Perez, next to the Duque de Najera Hotel.