In Díaz Ayuso’s view, events such as this one contribute to Madrid posting highly significant figures not only in tourist arrivals, but also in job creation and the growth of cultural and sporting businesses, with record numbers of visitors.
“Madrid is no longer just a seasonal destination for spring or autumn; we receive many tourists every day of the year,’ said the head of the regional government, who highlighted how this sector is approaching 10% of Madrid’s GDP, with visitors ‘staying for many days”. “We are pleased that these figures help more and more citizens from every corner of the world fall in love with this great country that is Spain,” she added.
Díaz Ayuso has been honored as Tourism Personality at the sixth edition of the Travellers Awards. This distinction, granted by Periodista Digital, recognizes the president’s role in attracting major sporting events to the region, such as hosting for the third consecutive year the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards, which will bring together the world’s top athletes on April 20 at the Palacio de Cibeles in the capital.