Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of May 4, 2026, from the Under-Secretariat, publishing the Agreement between the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sports, and Paradores de Turismo de España, S.M.E., SA, for the development of training stays |
|---|---|
| Publication | May 9, 2026 |
| Entry into force | Not specified in the published text |
| Affected parties | FP hospitality and tourism students, educational centers and Paradores de Turismo de España |
| Category | Education / Vocational Training |
| BOE Reference | BOE-A-2026-10098 |
| Signing parties | Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sports — Paradores de Turismo de España, S.M.E., SA |
Paradores de Turismo de España becomes an official internship destination for vocational training students in hospitality and tourism, following the signing of the agreement with the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sports. The Resolution of May 4, 2026, published in the BOE on May 9, establishes the legal framework that regulates the conditions, duration and supervision of these training stays.
The agreement is not a statement of intent: it defines obligations for both parties and creates a structured channel that connects the education system with one of Spain's leading hotel operators.
What does this regulation establish?
The agreement regulates the development of training stays for FP students in the establishments of the Paradores de Turismo de España network. The key elements it articulates are:
- Conditions of stays: the agreement defines the framework under which students access Paradores establishments to conduct their training internships.
- Duration: the agreement regulates the temporal extension of stays, although the published text does not specify a single concrete duration.
- Supervision and mentoring: Paradores assumes mentoring obligations for students during their stay, with a defined legal framework that protects both the student and the establishment.
- Curricular integration: the stays are designed so that students acquire real professional competencies in hospitality and tourism within a high-category hotel environment.
The agreement strengthens the connection between the education system and the tourism-hospitality sector, following the public-private collaboration model promoted by Dual and Alternating Vocational Training in Spain.
Economic and operational impact
This agreement does not generate direct costs for companies external to the agreement, but it has relevant operational and strategic implications for the sector:
- For Paradores: the incorporation of students in internships implies dedicating internal resources to mentoring. Each establishment that hosts students must designate mentors and adapt processes to comply with the agreement's obligations.
- For FP centers: they have an official and regulated channel to send students to a national reference hotel environment, which improves the quality of practical training offered.
- For the hospitality sector in general: the agreement sets a precedent and a replicable model. Private companies in the sector that want to attract talent trained in high-demand environments can promote similar agreements with educational centers.
- Employability: students who complete internships at Paradores acquire experience in a reference environment, which improves their professional profile and facilitates their incorporation into the tourism-hospitality labor market.
Who does it affect?
- Paradores de Turismo de España, S.M.E., SA: as a signing entity, it directly assumes mentoring and student hosting obligations in its establishments.
- FP educational centers with hospitality and tourism training programs: can formalize the participation of their students in the stays provided for by the agreement.
- FP hospitality and tourism students: are the direct beneficiaries, with access to internships in high-category hotel environments within the paradores network.
- Private hospitality sector companies: are not directly obligated, but the agreement reinforces the company-educational center collaboration model that can serve as a reference for their own agreements.
- Directors and HR managers of hotel establishments: must understand the framework to assess whether their company can or wants to replicate a similar model.
Practical example
An FP center in Madrid with a Higher Degree program in Cuisine and Gastronomy Management wants to offer its students internships in a reference hotel environment. Thanks to this agreement, the center can channel the training stays of its students towards the nearest Paradores establishments, with an already defined legal framework that regulates the conditions, duration and mentoring.
The receiving parador designates an internal mentor who accompanies the student during the stay. The student works in real kitchens and services of a high-category hotel, acquiring competencies that would be difficult to obtain in a less demanding environment. Upon completion, the student has accredited experience in one of Spain's most recognized hotel operators, which directly strengthens their employability.
For the parador, the process implies a mentoring burden, but also the possibility of identifying young talent trained in its own service standards.
What should companies do now?
- If you are responsible for a Paradores establishment: review the full text of the agreement published in the BOE to understand the specific mentoring obligations and procedures for incorporating students.
- If you manage an FP center for hospitality or tourism: contact Paradores de Turismo de España to activate the internship channel provided for in the agreement and plan your students' stays.
- If you are a private hospitality sector company: analyze this agreement model as a reference to promote your own agreements with FP centers in your area. Structured collaboration with educational centers is an effective way to attract and train talent aligned with your standards.
- If you are an HR manager in hospitality: assess the incorporation of students in internships as part of your talent acquisition strategy, especially in a sector with high turnover and difficulty finding trained profiles.
- Verify the entry into force date: the resolution does not specify a concrete application date. Consult the full text in the official source to confirm when the agreement's obligations become enforceable.
Frequently asked questions
What does the agreement between the Ministry of Education and Paradores require FP centers to do?
The agreement establishes the framework for educational centers to send their FP hospitality and tourism students to conduct training internships in the establishments of the Paradores de Turismo de España network. Centers must coordinate the supervision of such stays in accordance with the conditions, duration and mentoring procedures regulated by the agreement.
What obligations does Paradores de Turismo have towards students in internships according to this agreement?
Paradores de Turismo assumes mentoring obligations for students during training stays. The agreement defines a specific legal framework for the incorporation of FP students in its establishments, including the supervision and support necessary for students to acquire real professional competencies in high-category hotel environments.
When does the FP internship agreement at Paradores come into force?
The resolution does not specify a concrete entry into force date in the published text. It is recommended to consult the full text in the official BOE source to confirm the exact date when the agreement's obligations become applicable.
Can private hotel companies replicate this model with their own FP agreements?
Yes. While this agreement is specific to Paradores, it serves as a reference model. Private hospitality companies can promote similar agreements with FP centers in their area, adapting the framework to their operational needs and training objectives.
What benefits do students get from internships at Paradores under this agreement?
Students gain practical experience in high-category hotel environments, acquire professional competencies aligned with industry standards, and obtain accredited experience with one of Spain's most recognized hotel operators, which significantly improves their employability in the tourism-hospitality sector.
Official source
Disclaimer: This article summarizes the key aspects of the agreement published in BOE-A-2026-10098. For complete and authoritative information, consult the full text of the Resolution of May 4, 2026, published in the Official State Gazette (BOE). The information provided is for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. For specific questions about the application of this agreement to your organization, consult with a legal or compliance specialist.