Jobs linked to tourism hit a new record in July with 3.1 million workers
In the last year, more than 100,000 people have joined this branch of work, most of them in the hospitality industry.
Tourism continues to be a major driver of the Spanish economy and a growing source of employment. According to data released by Turespaña, the number of people affiliated with the Social Security system in tourism-related activities reached 3.1 million, a record high since 2019. This represents an increase of over 100,000 workers compared to the same period last year. The tourism sector now accounts for 13.9% of all affiliated workers.
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