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La tripulación de cabina de SAS se declara en huelga parando varios vuelos

✈ Tripulación de cabina de SAS en Noruega inició huelga este viernes tras fracasar negociaciones salariales. Al principio, 120 empleados se unieron, con posibles 800 adicionales la próxima semana que podrían provocar cancelaciones masivas de vuelos. SAS limitó la afectación el viernes y sigue en proceso de reestructuración. Unos 770 empleados podrían estar en huelga el 30 de agosto, si no hay solución. Detalles de demandas sindicales son confidenciales, pero salarios son hasta 30% inferiores a los de Norwegian. En 2022, una huelga de pilotos de SAS canceló 3.700 vuelos. SAS está en protección por bancarrota en EE. UU. desde una huelga anterior.
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Precios de hoteles en julio: menor subida del año pero más que la inflación

💸 En julio, los precios hoteleros en España subieron un 7.2%, con una tarifa media diaria (ADR) de 140,5 euros, superando los 103 euros de 2019 y los 128,8 euros del año anterior. Desde junio de 2021, las tarifas han aumentado ininterrumpidamente, alcanzando en Madrid un crecimiento del 13,4%, en Baleares del 9,3%, y en Andalucía y Castilla-La Mancha del 7,3%. Los ingresos por habitación disponible (RevPAR) han llegado a 106,5 euros, un 10,1% más que el año pasado, con un aumento más moderado en hoteles de 5 estrellas del 7,7%.
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Hyatt abrirá el primer 5 estrellas de marca internacional en Almería

🏠 The Cosentino family office signed an agreement with a subsidiary of Hyatt Hotels Corporation for the Macenas Mediterranean Resort to feature a Destination by Hyatt hotel, marking the first 5-star establishment in Mojácar, Almería. Over €40 million will be invested in the construction, set to start at the end of the year and finish in 2026, anticipated to create around 110 direct and indirect jobs. The resort will offer services every day of the year, developed by GCA Architects with Mediterranean architecture, aiming to integrate with the environment and boost local tourism. The Macenas Mediterranean Resort will offer various services, including the Macenas Social Club with a restaurant, infinity pool, and a wellness area, and it will address both vacation and business tourism needs.
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Los destinos de turismo de naturaleza de los viajes del Imserso 2024-2025

🌍 Imserso's 2024-2025 season starts selling nature tourism trips across all Spanish autonomous communities in September, with travel beginning in October. Offerings include unique biodiversity and landscapes, such as Andalusia's Doñana National Park, Aragon's Ordesa and Monte Perdido, Asturias' Picos de Europa, Baleares' Cabrera National Park, Canaries' Teide National Park, Cantabria's Marismas de Santoña, and Castilla-La Mancha's Lagunas de Ruidera. The program provides comfort and security for senior tourists exploring natural richness.
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Hereu responde a la tasa a pisos turísticos de Málaga: responsabilidad

💰 Alcalde Francisco de la Torre proposes a per-overnight tax on tourist apartments in Málaga to combat rental market issues and support social housing, potentially raising millions for municipal funds. Tourism Minister Jordi Hereu emphasizes local responsibility over statewide measures, citing Barcelona's example, and addresses turismophobia, noting a "fully normal" summer season despite concerns.
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Todas las claves sobre el nuevo sistema de Entradas y Salidas de la UE

📌 The EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES) will start on November 10, 2024, replacing passport stamping with electronic registration of entries and exits for non-EU/Schengen visitors. It applies to short stays up to 90 days within 180 days, excluding Irish passport holders and UK residents with EU residency. Data will be stored for three years or five years for overstayers and can be accessed by border and police authorities. Concerns are raised about potential passenger traffic delays.
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El turismo rural escapa de la masificación, pero con retos por afrontar

🏖️ In Spain, the rural tourism sector faces challenges such as occasional excessive demand in specific locations and short periods. Asetur President, Pedro Carreño, notes Spain has roughly 8,000 villages with about 15,000 rural lodging homes. INE data shows a 2.29% increase in overnight stays and a 3.23% rise in travelers in this market, with an average stay of 2.45 days. Las Médulas in León received 200,000 visitors in areas with only 500 residents. Issues also arise in rural hospitality with structural staffing shortages and noise complaints during peak tourist seasons.
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Los reembolsos a clientes de FTI han comenzado (y es bueno para España)

💰 On August 8, the German DRSF fund began refunding over 215,000 canceled tour packages from FTI Group, impacting the upcoming travel plans of German tour operators and Spanish tourism. CEO Sebastian Ebel of TUI anticipates attracting FTI's former clients during September and October. The DRSF, established after Thomas Cook's collapse in 2019, requires travelers to provide payment proof and a security certificate for a swift refund process, which is expected to extend into September. Refunds are said to reach three-digit million figures.
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La nueva cartera digital europea llega al turismo ¿Qué cambiará?

🏡 Starting in 2026, EU member states will issue the official EU Digital Identity Wallet, designed to provide a reliable and secure digital identity, as announced at Phocuswright Europe 2024 in Barcelona. Annet Steenberg of the EU Digital Identity Wallet Consortium emphasized its potential to change the tourism industry's rules, allowing citizens to control their data. Alongside travel benefits, experts highlight trust as a key factor for its success.
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NH Hotels AND Resorts hace su debut en el océano Índico

🌊 NH Collection entered Maldives in November, NH Maldives Kuda Rah Resort will open on September 1st. The resort features 51 luxury suites and villas, ranging from 90 to 231 square meters, each with either an interior patio or a pool facing the beach. It offers diverse dining options, a spa with three treatment rooms, a cutting-edge gym, and a kids club. The resort aims to attract honeymooners and families, with coral planting initiatives to restore local ecosystems. Christophe Adam emphasizes an intimate experience connected to Maldivas' natural beauty. NH Kuda Rah is Minor Hotels' eighth property in the Maldives and NH Hotels & Resorts' third resort globally.
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