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Las tres noticias más importantes del sector turístico, hoy 4 de septiembre

🛫 Cathay Pacific Airways grounded its A350 fleet for inspection after an engine issue on one of their 18 A350-1000 planes, with the same problem found in 15 inspected engines. Lufthansa monitors the situation, also evaluating their 30 A350-900 aircraft as a precaution. The EU's 2015/2302 Directive on combined travel services is set for amendment, raising industry concerns. In September 2023, New York's short-term rental law didn't improve housing or rental prices, with hotel and market prices increasing instead.
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Meliá y Rafa Nadal abrirán en Madrid el primer hotel Zel urbano en 2025

🏠 Rafa Nadal and Meliá Hotels International are set to open their first urban hotel under the ZEL brand in Madrid in 2025. The article offers two browsing options: free access with cookie installation by accepting the terms, or personalized navigation without cookies as a Premium partner with complete content access, privacy protection, and cookie preference management after logging in.
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Iberostar Waves Gaviotas Park: un resort renovado y sostenible  

🏖 In August, the Iberostar Waves Gaviotas Park, situated on Jandía beach, reopened as a family-friendly, responsible resort following comprehensive renovations, embracing sustainable practices reflecting Iberostar Beachfront Resorts' commitment to decarbonization and energy transition. The resort now features 237 rooms including new family rooms accommodating up to five or six people, 2 restaurants, 2 bars, 5 pools, spa, gym, water park, and kids' play area. Inspired by local Fuerteventura flora, the hotel's design minimizes environmental impact. Iberostar Waves Gaviotas Park operates 100% on renewable energy sources, aiming to reduce its scope 1 and 2 emissions by 85% and scope 3 emissions by 50% by 2030. It has replaced boilers with high-efficiency heat pumps and electrified kitchen equipment, moving towards sourcing all seafood from responsible sources by 2025.
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Meliá abre su nuevo hotel Innside en Madrid Valdebebas

🏨 INNSiDE Madrid Valdebebas, a four-star hotel with 273 rooms, opened by Meliá Hotels International in partnership with Saint Croix Holding Immobilier, began operations on a Tuesday. The hotel features a conference center with over 18 meeting rooms and a plenary hall for 400 people, integrating cutting-edge technology. It also offers two new dining concepts: Yatta, a Mid Century design restaurant, and Sideral, a rooftop bar with park views. Additional amenities include a rooftop solarium, pool, and a gym with an outdoor terrace. The hotel showcases works by artists like Rubén Sánchez and Cachetejack, aligning with INNSiDE by Meliá's commitment to art and culture.
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Las tres noticias más importantes del sector turístico, hoy 3 de septiembre

🏖️ Stijn Oyen, with over 20 years' experience, starts as the new General Director of Design Hotels in early 2023 after a decade at Marriott International and managing three establishments in Mallorca. Javier Marín Martinón leaves his role as Commercial and Marketing Director at Renfe Viajeros after three years, announcing on LinkedIn his upcoming new and exciting project. Spain faces tourist overcrowding issues, compared to the boiled frog syndrome, which has gradually emerged over the past decade.
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Cultourfair llega a Oviedo para posicionar el turismo cultural premium

🏖️ Registration for the 11th edition of Cultourfair, the B2B fair for premium cultural tourism and MICE, ends on September 9. The event will take place from September 29 to October 1 at Las Caldas Villa Termal by Blau Hotels in Oviedo, featuring up to 50 selected buyers specializing in luxury travel. The program includes up to 30 pre-scheduled appointments, networking sessions, and a projected business impact from previous editions estimated at 200 million euros. Last year, 130 companies from 36 countries participated with over 2,000 business meetings.
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Westin Bonmont Golf AND Spa Resort, un hotel fantasma en la Costa Dorada

🏖️ The Westin Bonmont Golf & Spa Resort, a luxury hotel in Tarragona, Spain, was announced to open in April 2019 but remains closed. Owned by Swiss magnate Henri-Ferdinand Lavanchy's heirs, it has 136 rooms and a golf course. The golf course, spanning 77 hectares, was auctioned off in August by an Aragonese company. Meanwhile, the hotel itself entered compulsory creditors' bankruptcy, as ordered by Barcelona's commercial court in August. The hotel brand, managed by ADH Hotels, is no longer linked to the project.
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La venta de plazas del Imserso en Canarias ya tienen fecha

🏖️ Imserso travel sales in the Canary Islands commence on September 25, announced by Turismo Social. Ávoris Corporación Empresarial will offer 886,269 spots starting from September 23, for various national and international destinations at affordable prices. Sales open in two phases: September 23-24 for certain regions including Andalucía, Madrid, and Murcia, and September 25-26 for others like Asturias, Catalonia, and the Basque Country. With prices starting at €124.68 for a 4-day trip, reservations can be made via accredited travel agencies or Turismo Social's official website.
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El cuento de la rana hervida y la masificación turística, con datos

🏖 Spain welcomed a total of 155 million tourists in 2023, a 5.7% increase from 2019, including 85 million international and 70 million national travelers, excluding those staying in second homes or hostels. In 2024, international arrivals rose by 13% in the first half, despite mass protests like those in the Canary Islands on April 20 and Baleares on May 26. Domestic tourism remained steady at 32.5 million. From 2020 to 2023, international tourist arrivals surged 350%, and national tourism grew 121%.
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