The opening of international corridors in the Valencian Community in the midst of a pandemic would require the completion of nine million tests at Alicante and Valencia airports between November 2020 and September 2021, half for visitors entering and the other half for those leaving. A study prepared by the Hosbec employer association, in collaboration […]
Tag: United Kingdom
Investment funds, hunting for hotel bargains on the Valencian coast
The delicate situation of the national tourism sector, with an estimated drop in sales of almost 80% According to the latest survey of prospects by Exceltur, it has put Spanish hotels in the spotlight of international investment funds, which want to acquire a real estate park in Spain at a good price, taking advantage of […]
Tourism is entrusted to the communities to “save Christmas and get to Easter”
The fact that the Government wants to extend the declaration of the state of alarm until May to curb the second wave of the pandemic throws more uncertainty about the Christmas tourist campaign and even Easter. The sector believes that what worries the most is the announcement of the deadline because it deters international tourists. […]
Johnson spokesperson indicates that much work remains to be done to close distances with the EU
There is much work to be done to close the significant gaps that remain with the European Union in the most difficult areashe told reporters on Monday British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s spokesman said there is still a lot of work to be done to close the remaining differences with the European Union in the […]
The PMI data for manufacturing and services fell in October but remained in expansion territory
The UK manufacturing PMI has shown a decline of eight tenths in the preliminary reading for October, sliding to 53.3 points from the 54.1 in September, although it improves the 53.1 expected by the market. If confirmed, the October figure is the lowest in three months, reflecting a loss of momentum in the recovery of […]
The UK Treasury Committee is “extremely concerned” about the lack of preparations for the end of the Brexit transition
The UK Treasury Committee is “extremely concerned” that the government is not ready in time for companies to prepare for the end of the Brexit transition, the Committee Chairman wrote on Friday, Mel Stride, in a letter to Finance Minister Rishi Sunak. Featured statements: “The Committee came out of its testing session … with serious […]
Retail sales grew 4.7% annually and 1.5% monthly in September, improving expectations
The UK retail sales grew 1.5% in September, surpassing the 0.8% increase in August and the 0.4% rise expected by the market. This is the fifth consecutive month of increases for the indicator. Annually, Retail sales increased 4.7%, improving from 2.8% previously and 3.7% expected. The annual indicator grows for the third consecutive month and […]
Johnson’s spokesman says they are following Barnier’s comments with great interest
The UK government highlighted with interest the important remarks of the European Union (EU) chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier on the problems behind the current difficulties in the trade talks, the spokesman for the Brexit said on Wednesday. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Reuters reported. “We note with interest that the EU negotiator, speaking to Parliament […]
Šefčovič says there will be no fair deal in trade without fair treatment in fisheries
Maroš Šefčovič, Vice President for Interinstitutional Relations at the European Commission, has commented on Brexit, Reuters reports. Key Comments: “There will be no fair deal in trade without fair treatment in fisheries“. “Now is the time for responsibilities.” “A new agreement is not possible unless the last one is properly respected.” Earlier in the day, […]
Barnier says they are prepared to discuss all issues based on the legal text
“The attitude of the European Union has already changed and will not change until the last day“Chief Brexit negotiator for the EU, Michel Barnier, said on Wednesday. However, the Union is “willing to discuss all issues based on the legal text“, has added. Additional comments: We are going to need trust based on the current […]