{"id":4192,"date":"2026-06-12T10:25:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T10:25:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esmadrid.com\/mcb\/en\/?p=4192"},"modified":"2026-06-12T10:53:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T10:53:27","slug":"madrid-to-host-the-first-edition-of-the-world-motorsport-tourism-congress-on-15-16-june","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.esmadrid.com\/mcb\/en\/news\/madrid-to-host-the-first-edition-of-the-world-motorsport-tourism-congress-on-15-16-june\/","title":{"rendered":"Madrid to Host the First Edition of the World Motorsport Tourism Congress on 15\u201316 June"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1192825426\/99555be071?share=copy\"><strong>Official conference video<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The event will bring together international representatives from the tourism and motorsport sectors to discuss the economic, social and sustainable impact of motorsport tourism.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Madrid will host the first edition of the <strong>World Motorsport Tourism Congress<\/strong>, which will take place on <strong>15 and 16 June<\/strong> at the <strong>Circuito de Madrid Jarama-RACE<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The initiative is organised by the <strong>Fundaci\u00f3n RACE<\/strong>, in collaboration with the <strong>F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Internationale de l&#8217;Automobile (FIA)<\/strong> and <strong>UN Tourism<\/strong>, and is supported by the <strong>Regional Government of Madrid (Comunidad de Madrid)<\/strong> and the <strong>Madrid City Council (Ayuntamiento de Madrid)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The congress is expected to welcome around <strong>300 participants<\/strong>, including institutional representatives, international experts, tourism destination managers, sports event organisers and professionals from the motorsport industry. The event aims to explore the opportunities that motorsport offers as a driver of sustainable tourism development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout the two-day programme, discussions will focus on the various motorsport disciplines and their capacity to generate economic activity, enhance the international promotion of destinations and contribute to the achievement of the <strong>Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The agenda will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions addressing the impact of motorsport tourism, best practices from international markets and effective strategies for promoting destinations associated with major motorsport events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, the congress will serve as a platform to foster collaboration between the tourism and sports sectors, encourage innovation and exchange experiences aimed at strengthening the position of motorsport tourism as a tool for economic growth and regional development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The inaugural <strong>World Motorsport Tourism Congress<\/strong> further reinforces Madrid\u2019s position as an international hub for events related to mobility, sport and tourism, consolidating its role as a meeting point for dialogue, cooperation and knowledge-sharing on new opportunities for sustainable development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For further information about the event and the full programme, please visit the<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fundacionrace.org\/en\/home-madrid-wmtc\/\">official congress website<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Official conference video The congress is expected to welcome around 300 participants, including institutional representatives, international experts, tourism destination managers, sports event organisers and professionals from the motorsport industry. 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