Automatic

🏨 Antonio Catalán opened his first hotel in 1978, leading to the start of NH, which he led until its sale in 1997. Hotels 30 years ago focused on business travelers, offering a standardized product regardless of the destination. In 2013, Palladium Hotel Group's Only You aimed to mix clients with locals. Kike Sarasola, in 2014, launched his Be Mate apartments, attracting industry criticism then later adoption. The pandemic accelerated trends like "bleisure" and the development of "urban resorts". New models like coliving, flex living, and hybrid accommodations emerged, catering to more segmented demand. Luxury and lifestyle hotels are now distancing from standardization, focusing on local authenticity and sustainability. Investors are increasingly interested in new urban models like branded residences and student accommodations, with over €4 billion invested in 2023, 67% in vacation hotels. The article is from HOSTELTUR magazine's June 2024 issue, celebrating 30 years of publication.

🏖️ Las reservas de viajes del Imserso para la temporada 2024-2025 comenzaron el 23 de septiembre en varias comunidades autónomas de España, ampliándose a todas el 25 de septiembre. Casi 900.000 turistas senior se beneficiarán del programa, con opciones de cancelación y reembolso completos bajo ciertas condiciones. Imserso envió 2.853.985 cartas de acreditación y ofrece 443.887 plazas para turismo de costa peninsular, 230.039 para turismo de costa insular y 212.343 para circuitos culturales y naturaleza, así como viajes a destinos europeos. Los gastos de gestión por cancelación son del 6,20%, y hay tarifas de cancelación escalonadas desde el 5% al 100% del precio, dependiendo de la antelación de la cancelación.

🏠 José Andrés Group and Thor Equities will launch the first The Bazaar House by José Andrés hotel in Washington D.C., expected to open in 2027. The luxury establishment will feature 67 rooms and a gastronomy-focused concept. José Andrés, an influential chef in the U.S., expressed his excitement on Instagram. The hotel will also include a private club, event space, wellness area, and multiple dining venues. Andrés' business portfolio includes 20 brands and 40 restaurants, bars, and lounges.

🏖️ Imserso's Senior Travel Program for the 2024-2025 season began sales on September 23, offering 886,269 spots, starting the trips 40 days earlier than the previous season on October 6. Prices range from €124.68 to €435.95 but can increase due to additional charges such as supplement for individual rooms (€22/night in Baleares and Peninsula, €24/night in Canary Islands, €26/night in inland tourism), special holiday meals (€20/person), and a deposit not exceeding 20% of the total price, paid 45 days prior to departure. Participants are exempt from the tourist tax.