València launches Spain's first Tourism Crisis Committee to tackle emergencies

This new body will coordinate the tourism sector in the face of weather events or health crises.

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The city of València has established the first Tourism Crisis Committee in Spain, a body designed to coordinate the sector in the face of emergencies and extreme phenomena.

This initiative, promoted by the Fundación Visit València, aims to implement the RETUR plan. This protocol, a pioneer in the country, establishes rapid response mechanisms to manage health crises, weather events, or any other situation that may affect tourism.
The new service includes the establishment of multilingual information channels, accommodation relocation plans, and assistance protocols for visitors' return. Furthermore, the committee promotes public-private collaboration to ensure an effective response.
Key entities are represented in the body, such as Hosbec, Aptur CV, AEVAV, the Association of Official Guides of the Comunitat Valenciana, Hostelería Valencia, the Palacio de Congresos, Feria Valencia, CEV, the Chamber of Commerce, the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències, and the Consular Corps.
Beyond protecting visitors, the committee will serve to channel the solidarity of the Valencian tourism sector during critical moments, organizing the response to emergency situations affecting the population in an orderly manner.