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PortAventura World Celebrates 30th Anniversary After Averting Strike

The iconic theme park marks three decades of growth and innovation with celebrations uninterrupted by a last-minute labor agreement that improved worker conditions.

PortAventura: 30 años del primer parque temático de España.

Overview

  • PortAventura World commemorates its 30th anniversary, having evolved from a single park in 1995 to a multi-park resort attracting over five million annual visitors.
  • A pre-agreement reached between management and unions on April 29 prevented a planned two-day strike, ensuring uninterrupted anniversary celebrations.
  • The labor agreement includes a 6% salary increase effective retroactively from January 2025, improved work schedules, and reduced maximum consecutive workdays.
  • Anniversary festivities feature updated parade floats, thematic decorations, and a new dance and acrobatics show, with a drone show debuting in June.
  • The resort contributes significantly to Catalonia’s economy, representing 0.5% of regional GDP and supporting 24,000 jobs annually.