The event, held at the Hotel El Castell de Ciutat, was highlighted by Mayor Barrera as a unique opportunity to showcase a tourism model rooted in nature, promoting sustainability and possessing its own identity. He emphasized the importance of reconciling economic growth with environmental preservation and quality of life, especially in a mountain city like La Seu d'Urgell.
“"Hosting this congress in La Seu is an opportunity to highlight nature-rooted, sustainable tourism with its own identity. As a mountain city, we know that the future involves making economic growth compatible with preservation and quality of life."
Furthermore, Barrera stressed the camping sector's capacity for innovation without losing its essence. However, he warned that, given the current context of climate change, public-private collaboration is more crucial than ever to ensure a resilient tourism model that generates real value for the territory.
For his part, Miquel Gotanegra, president of the Catalan Camping Federation (FCC), highlighted the relevance of a sector that recorded over 21 million overnight stays in 2025, representing more than 30% of Catalonia's total tourism. This figure demonstrates the strength and economic impact of camping in the region.
Within the framework of the congress, the FCC presented an innovative pilot training project, supported by the Ministry of Interior and Public Safety. This initiative aims to improve risk management, prevention, and response capacity in emergencies and challenges arising from climate change, reinforcing the commitment of Catalan campsites to safety and regulatory adaptation. The Deputy Mayor and Tourism Councillor of the La Seu City Council, Gemma Tó, also participates in the meeting.
