Minister for Tourism, Christian Santos, and Minster for the Environment, John Cortes, met with the President and representatives of the Agencias de Viajes Asociadas de Andalucia on Thursday.

The meeting was a chance to update tour operators in the region of Gibraltar's latest improvements to its many tourist products, including the World War Two Tunnels and other projects currently under development. This was also an opportunity to discuss further collaboration to increase the numbers of visitors from the area to the Rock.

Minster for the Environment, The Hon Prof John Cortes MP, said: "The Upper Rock Nature Reserve has seen a significant number of improvements, especially in the last 12 months. These meetings are also a chance to explain how Gibraltar is working towards a tourist product that is engaging, authentic and most importantly, sustainable, to future generations."

Minister for Tourism, The Hon Christian Santos GMD MP, said: "This was a fruitful meeting to catch up with regional tour operators to understand their point of view from a sales perspective and to explain all the upgrades and changes Gibraltar is working on in terms of tourist offerings.  We want to identify how we can work together to continue showcasing Gibraltar as the excellent tourist destination that it is."