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CEAV se atrinchera para defender a las agencias del registro de viajeros

🛈 Confederación Española de Agencias de Viajes (CEAV) opposes the traveler registration set to take effect on December 2. The opposition was expressed during the Jornadas Técnicas 2024 in Morocco, from October 2-5, with CEAV executives José Manuel Lastra and Mercedes Tejero present. CEAV, part of the Comisión de Turismo de la CEOE, is scheduled to meet with the Ministry of Interior. The organization seeks to exempt agencies from the decree, which is seen as creating security risks and potential legal uncertainty. The decree, Real Decreto 933/2021, is criticized for requiring excessive data, worried to deter key markets like the UK. CEAV urges for clear guidelines and a written statement of requirements. The annual meeting also highlights a partnership with Morocco's Tourism Office, aiming to increase Spanish tourists from 3 to 4 million.
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La vía canaria para un turismo sostenible recibe el respaldo de la UE

🌏 The "Una visión del turismo sostenible en las islas" declaration, advocated by the Canary Islands Government, was unanimously approved by the CRPM Island Commission of the European Union. The meeting took place in Gozo, Malta, with the goal of integrating the proposals into the EU's new legislative roadmap. Canary Islands President Fernando Clavijo highlighted the challenges of population growth and spreading tourism benefits among all residents. The region calls for an EU-wide "global plan" towards sustainable tourism, addressing land use, resource management, housing issues, transport policies, environmental protection, and energy production.
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Las tres noticias más importantes del sector turístico, 3 de octubre

🏖️ In Spain, more than 64 million international tourists were recorded by August, marking a Frontur record for the period and signaling another successful year for 2024. The IV Convención de Turespaña, held in Tenerife, highlighted that 2025 looks promising, yet social issues and geopolitical realities need attention. Meliá Hotels International plans to open 30 hotels annually and aims to be the top company for attracting, retaining, and training talent. Gabriel Escarrer, Meliá's CEO, highlighted the importance of sustainability, talent management, and innovation. 56 hotels were traded in Spain in the first half of the year, with an investment totaling €1.6 billion, 54% of which concentrated in Baleares and Barcelona.
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Meliá quiere ser la mejor empresa para captar, retener y formar talento

💰 Meliá aims to be the best company for attracting, retaining, and training talent, facing challenges with 30 new openings annually and a struggle to find base personnel in Europe, where welfare states may hinder recruitment. Spain's labor absenteeism surged from 4.2% to over 14.8% in six years, costing the nation €25 billion. Meliá boasts family business alignment with values, contributing to less absenteeism. The company balances family values with the professional rigor of being publicly traded since its 1996 IPO. Gabriel Escarrer emphasizes the importance of purpose and values in connecting with stakeholders and leading with passion and coherence, especially in a volatile world with strategic plans spanning a maximum of three years.
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Los tres destinos del Caribe de invierno más buscados en EEUU

🏝 The Caribbean is a popular winter getaway for American travelers, with Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, and the Mexican Caribbean poised to benefit. Mabrian's data indicates a surge in flight searches from the top 20 U.S. airports, accounting for 85% of the country's international air connectivity. For the period of November 2024 to February 2025, searches to Caribbean destinations increased: Costa Rica (+33%), Puerto Rico (+9%), and the Mexican Caribbean (+6%). Last year, 16.3 million U.S. tourists visited the Caribbean, up by 12.7%, contributing to the region's 32.2 million international travelers in 2023.
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Los 3 impactos de la fragmentación de contenido en el sector turístico

📈 Marcel Forns, director general of a corporate travel agency association (TMC), highlights the challenge of content fragmentation in the travel industry, affecting efficiency, transparency, and increasing costs. This issue impacts the entire value chain, demanding complex solutions. A report addressing this issue was discussed at BTA's Autumn Conference in Gibraltar with industry leaders. The study, conducted by GEBTA, BTA, and ATMC in collaboration with Black Box Partnerships, surveyed corporations, providers, and travel agencies from the UK, Australia, and Spain. Key impacts include reduced management efficiency, transparency, and increased costs. Strategic recommendations were outlined to improve service delivery and maintain competitiveness.
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España rozará los 95 millones de turistas a final de año

🏖️ Spain saw an 11.2% increase in international tourists during the first eight months of the year, with over 64.3 million visitors. The UK, France, and Germany were the top sources, contributing 12.7 million, 9.2 million, and 8.0 million tourists, respectively. Tourist expenditure rose by 17.6% to €86.471 billion. Additionally, one-day visitor numbers grew by 9%, totaling 29.4 million. Combining overnight tourists and day visitors, Spain hosted 93.7 million international travelers from January to August.
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Un e-commerce liderado por el turismo, hoy en HOSTELTUR TV

🏠 Bertrand Sava, Joan Barceló, Carlos Saniger, and Javier Soriano will be featured on Hosteltur TV's space this week. Tourism activities account for two-thirds of e-commerce spending in Spain. The broadcast from fibwiTV is available in the Balearic Islands on Thursday from 21:00, also streamable via fibwiTV's web and app, with replays on Hosteltur TV's YouTube channel every Friday. Hosteltur TV is sponsored by OK Mobility and supported by AETIB.
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La barcelonesa Onefam Hostels abre su cuarto hostel en Praga

🏡 Onefam Hotels, based in Barcelona, opens its fourth hostel in Prague, located in the Arbesovo neighborhood. The newly remodeled facility hosts 100 beds in 18 rooms, offering private and mixed dorms for 4, 6, and 8 people, including an 8-bed room exclusively for women, alongside amenities like a fully equipped kitchen, laundry, and Netflix room. The company forecasts an annual turnover of €600,000 for this new hostel and has properties in Barcelona, Madrid, Sevilla, London, Oporto, Budapest, and Prague, with no specific expansion plans but open to growth opportunities.
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Hyatt estrena en Madeira su marca Inclusive Collection en Portugal

🏠 Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the opening of Dreams Madeira Resort, Spa & Marina in Portugal, marking Inclusive Collection by Hyatt's entry into the region. Managed by Okami Hospitality Group, the resort has expanded from 250 to 366 rooms and includes seven restaurants, five bars, four pools, a Splash Park, and a freshwater pool. The Preferred Club offers enhanced accommodations and services. The new resort is part of Hyatt's strategic growth plan, offering unique all-inclusive services and access to local attractions.
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