On September 23, Imserso trips for the 2024-2025 season will begin to be marketed. In fact, the Institute of Elderly People and Social Services is already sending letters with which retirees will be able to book their getaways between different Spanish destinations. The tourist program arrives no news for hotelierswhich has once again motivated the criticism of the Generalitat Valenciana towards the central government.
The Minister of Innovation, Industry, Commerce and Tourism, Nuria Montes, described it as “a shame” that the Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs and the 2030 Agenda maintains for another year “the same system that the sector has been denouncing for more than 10 years.” obsolescence, especially in economic terms.
In statements sent to the media, Montes said the program as currently designed is “off market”since “it does not reach 25 euros per person per day in a four-star hotel.” Thus, “it does not surprise him at all” that “many” establishments are reconsidering their participation in Imserso.
“They charge it“They are burying a program that has been in force for almost 40 years with great success due to their lack of action and vision,” lamented the mayor, while highlighting the importance of senior tourism in the Valencian Community “outside the traditional seasons.”
Although the regional executive led by Carlos Mazón does not provide any financial contribution to Imserso, Montes said that the Generalitat is designing “with the experience of the Bono Viaje program” a response “to the inaction, disaster and abandonment of the government” of Spain.
