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El primer hotel de Grupo Piñero en Cabo Verde supondrá 120 M€ de inversión

🏙 Grupo Piñero to open a 5-star hotel with 605 rooms in Cabo Verde, generating over 500 direct jobs and many indirect ones. CEO Global Encarna Piñero announced the signing at BFI Bank HQ in Praia this Thursday. The project is part of a strategy to evolve the business model, enhance Bahía Príncipe Hotels & Resorts brand, and expand the portfolio. This expansion into new markets like Cabo Verde leverages local alliances and resources while focusing on hotel management and customer experience.
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Las tres noticias más importantes del sector turístico, 11 de octubre

🏖️ The III Ágora de Turismo Sostenible, organized by Green & Human and Hosteltur at Umusic Hotel Teatro Albéniz in Madrid, attracted over 300 attendees. The Spanish Government, represented by Secretary of State for Tourism Rosario Sánchez, aims to position Spain as "the world's most sustainable tourist destination." The introduction of the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS), scheduled for November 14, was postponed with no new date, as France, Germany, and the Netherlands are not ready, according to European Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson.
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Fuerte Group Hotels supera los 80,5 M € de facturación en 2023  

🏠 Fuerte Group Hotels closed 2023 with revenues of €80.5 million, a 26.7% increase from 2022. Its six properties welcomed 157,000 guests from 163 nationalities with an average stay of 5 days. British tourists were the majority at Amàre and El Fuerte Marbella at 34.76% and 16.48%, respectively, while Spaniards led Fuerte Hotels' clientele at 52.25%. Employment rose by 33% to 863.6 people, with 62.7% local hires. The sustainability plan aims for a 1% carbon footprint reduction in 2023, progressing toward zero carbon by 2050. Social commitment included €167,452.96 in training (20,843 hours) and €34,427.46 in social improvements for employees.
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Secretaría de Estado: a por el destino turístico más sostenible del mundo

🏖️ Rosario Sánchez, Secretary of State for Tourism, at the III Ágora de Turismo Sostenible in Madrid, expressed Spain's sustainability goal to be "the world's most sustainable tourist destination". The unanimously approved CONESTUR declaration supports responsible tourism and prioritizes economic, social, and environmental sustainability. The government sees tourism as an engine to tackle climate change and inequality, with new technological tools aiding destinations to meet their regulatory duties.
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Sostenibilidad turística: compartir y no competir para ganar rentabilidad

🌍 The 3rd Ágora de Turismo Sostenible, focusing on sustainable tourism beyond environmental aspects, featured Carolina Trejos from the Costa Rican Tourism Institute. Laura Martínez of Madrid emphasized quality over quantity in tourism. The event highlighted strategies to connect with new consumer profiles, particularly millennials and Gen Z, and the importance of investing in sustainability as a strategic position for future market challenges. Awards were presented for governance, environmental action, social action, and professional trajectory, recognizing contributions to sustainability in tourism.
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Avance en sostenibilidad: centrada en personas y compartir buenas prácticas

🏖️ During the III Ágora de Turismo Sostenible in UMusic Hotel Madrid-Teatro Albéniz, tourism companies discussed sustainability, focusing on people and collaboration. Ilunion Hotels' CEO José Ángel Preciados highlighted their ESG-based transformation, aiming to inspire the sector. Salva Medina of Valhalla emphasized innovation driven by a committed CEO. Víctor Martí of GMA Corporate and Orion mentioned creating 500+ social housing units for hotel workers. The event concluded with the tourism industry's commitment to social responsibility.
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SkyTeam: las aerolíneas amplían la intermodalidad con más trenes

🚂 SkyTeam announced Trenitalia as its second intermodal partner, following the addition of Eurostar. Trenitalia, Italy's main rail operator, enables combined airplane and train itineraries with SkyTeam airlines. 14 SkyTeam airlines operate in Italy, connecting with Trenitalia's Frecciarossa high-speed rail network, which serves 150 destinations in Italy and operates in Spain and France. The partnership will go into effect in the first half of 2025, and SkyTeam currently comprises 20 airlines, offering 1,000 destinations.
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Room00 Group y Dorsa Holding pagan 10 M € por Casa Gracia en Barcelona

🏨 Room00 Casa Gracia, located on Paseo de Gracia, will be Room00 Hostels & Hotels' largest hostel with 146 rooms and 600 beds. CEO Ignacio Requena announced updates including a specialty coffee shop, restaurant, terrace area, cocktail bar, private lounges, and coworking space. As part of their expansion plan, Room00 aims for 6 venues in Barcelona within 24 months, aiming to end the semester with 13 new openings and 630 new rooms.
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Minor Hotels abrirá en 2025 su segundo resort NH Collection en Maldivas

🏖️ Minor Hotels and Ares Management announced NH Collection's debut at UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Baa Atoll, Maldives by Q4 2025, transforming Reethi Beach Resort. The resort has 129 rooms, located 35 minutes by seaplane from Velana International Airport in Malé, and will feature 10 dining options. Renovations mark the most significant change in 25 years; it will close on April 25, 2025, for six months. The NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort will reopen, offering beach and overwater villas, a variety of activities, and focusing on sustainability.
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