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🏦 In Spain, €1.385 billion were invested in hotels during the first half of the year, with Barcelona accounting for 21% (€285 million) of the total. The Baleares led with 29%, followed by Canarias at 16%. There were 12 transactions in Barcelona totaling 1,163 rooms. Luxury hotels attracted 36% of the investment in the city, approximately €100 million, with significant deals including Atom Hoteles Socimi acquiring Hotel Miramar and Gran Hotel La Florida for €50 million, and the sale of Ocean Drive Barcelona for €52 million. Other notable sales were the Hampton by Hilton Barcelona at €50 million and Hotel Ciutat Barcelona for €29 million. Azora purchased Jacobs Inn in Barcelona and another property in Dublin for €55 million, while Bestprice Hoteles acquired Bestprice Barcelona Stadium for €1.5 million. Spanish investors represented 38% of the market share, followed by UK investors at 21%, with 'prime' hotel yields stable at 5.25% in Barcelona.

✈ Global aviation was disrupted from July 19-21 due to a Microsoft system failure, canceling over 5,000 flights. Iberia Express led Europe with an OTP of 79.79%, despite a slight drop from June. Madrid-Barajas Airport's OTP fell to 62.48%, while Vueling improved by 2 points to 76.47%. Iberia ranks 10th worldwide with an OTP of 73.82%, and Latin American airlines show high punctuality, with Azul, LATAM, Avianca, and Aeroméxico leading. Latin America saw a 24% reduction in flight cancellations in July compared to June.