Business heavyweights

ON Tuesday, January 24 an event held by the British Chamber of Commerce in Spain with Line Directa at the NH Colon Madrid saw more than 100 business leaders come together from across Spain. Also attended by senior members of Santander’s Madrid office as well as British Ambassador to Spain, Hugh Elliott, the ‘New Year’s Cocktail’ evening was a chance for British and Spanish companies to interact and strengthen bonds between the two powerhouse nations.

Speaking in Spanish, Hugh Elliott thanked attendees for coming and spoke about the links between the UK and Spain, as well as his plans for an event to mark the King’s coronation on May 6. Representatives of the British Chamber of Commerce in Spain, Linea Directa and Santander also spoke about the positive growth in commerce in the last year before a raffle hosted by ‘William Shakespeare’ and ‘Miguel de Cervantes’ took place.

Hugh Elliott told the Euro

Weekly News: “It's fantastic to be together. We forget quickly and a year ago we couldn’t be together. There are also people here, as well as others, who have developed treatments that have allowed this and we musn’t forget them.

“While we currently have an energy crisis, copst of living problems and an invasion in Ukraine, hearing the buzz here and feeling the energy gives some light to the gloom without underestimating its challenges.”

He added: “There is so much British investment in Spain and loads of Spanish investment in the UK so it’s really really positive.”

“NATURE trails allow visitors to explore the countryside to discover nature and enjoy Spain’s food products,” confirmed the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, when discussing the network of Spain’s nature trails.

He confirmed that nature trails are an option that satisfies many of the current demands for active and sustainable tourism. They allow people to enjoy leisure and promote well-being, they also generate economic activity and business in rural areas.