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Jordi Torres
Jordi Torres serves as Andorra's Minister of Tourism, focusing on premium and sustainable tourism.
Jordi Torres serves as Andorra's Minister of Tourism. He focuses on promoting premium and sustainable tourism through initiatives like dynamic tourist taxes, high-end establishment accreditations, and international conferences. Recent coverage highlights his proposal to double tourist taxes in peak seasons and his praise for cycling events to boost tourism. He works closely with Andorra Turisme on promotion efforts and collaborates with entities like Concòrdia. Torres reported success of the Shop in Andorra Festival with higher visitor numbers and satisfaction. He engaged in bilateral tourism talks with Croatia. At the Ibero-American Conference, he defended Andorra's sustainable model. He accredited 14 new premium establishments and praised the ANDBike Festival.
Key Points
- Jordi Torres serves as Andorra's Tourism Minister.
- Jordi Torres focuses on promoting premium and sustainable tourism in Andorra through initiatives like dynamic tourist taxes, high-end establishment accreditations, and international conferences.
- Recent coverage highlights Jordi Torres proposing a doubling of tourist taxes in peak seasons and praising cycling events to boost tourism.
- Jordi Torres works closely with Andorra Turisme on tourism promotion and collaborates with entities like Concòrdia.
Timeline
Praises ANDBike Cycling Festival
Jordi Torres praised the ANDBike Festival in La Massana for boosting cycling tourism with professional sessions and family activities.
Accredits New Premium Tourism Establishments
Jordi Torres emphasized quality and excellence at the accreditation of 14 new premium establishments in the Andorra Selected initiative, targeting long-haul markets.
Proposes Doubling Tourist Tax in Peak Seasons
Jordi Torres proposed a dynamic tourist tax system nearly doubling rates in peak seasons based on market studies, requiring law amendments and sector consensus.
Defends Sustainable Tourism at Ibero-American Conference
Jordi Torres defended Andorra's sustainable tourism model at the Ibero-American Tourism Ministers' conference, highlighting carrying capacity studies and bilateral meetings with Mexico and Colombia.
Engages in Bilateral Tourism Talks with Croatia
Jordi Torres participated in talks on tourism and economic cooperation during Croatian Foreign Minister's visit to mark 30 years of diplomatic relations.
Reports Success of Shop in Andorra Festival
Jordi Torres reported higher visitor numbers, hotel occupancy increases, and high public satisfaction ratings for the Shop in Andorra festival, emphasizing a shift to premium retail and decentralization.
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