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Molas: “Asistimos a la configuración de un nuevo modelo turístico”

📆 In 1994, Hosteltur magazine was founded in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, by Joaquín Molina. Initially a free, monthly, paper publication focused on Baleares, it chronicled the evolution of tourism, including the rise of low-cost airlines and the shift towards excellence in the sector. Juan Molas, president of Spain's Tourism Board, celebrates Hosteltur's 30th anniversary, noting its adaptation to digital platforms and the challenges of a transforming industry, including a global pandemic and digital revolution post-2008 financial crisis.
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Las 10 cadenas hoteleras con más habitaciones en todo el mundo

🏨 The top 10 hotel chains globally own about 77,500 establishments and 8.2 million operational rooms, with Marriott International leading with 1.56 million rooms across 8,566 hotels. Jin Jiang International ranks second with 1.34 million rooms in 13,250 hotels, and Hilton third with 1.18 million rooms in 7,530 hotels. Four Spanish chains and an independent hotel consortium are in the top 100, collectively offering 549,086 rooms in 4,517 hotels. Meliá Hotels International is the largest Spanish chain, ranked 25th with 92,057 rooms by the end of 2023.
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Tanzania: fallecen dos turistas españolas en un accidente

💀 Dos turistas españolas, madre e hija, fallecieron en Tanzania el domingo tras un accidente de vehículo que cayó 600 metros en la pista de Ngorongoro. El padre, con fracturas graves, y el hijo de 15 años, con lesiones en costillas, sobrevivieron. El accidente se debió a una curva cerrada y pendiente donde el chofer perdió control del vehículo. Los heridos fueron trasladados al hospital por guías y testigos.
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Meliá y Banca March financian su cartera de tres hoteles en las islas

🏨 Banca March y Meliá Hotels poseen un 80% y 20% respectivamente de un portafolio hotelero, que incluye Meliá Fuerteventura, Innside Fuerteventura y Meliá Ibiza. La financiación obtenida será para refinanciar deudas y reubicar dos hoteles, con el foco en los segmentos premium y de lujo. Jorge Roa de Alantra resalta el refuerzo de credenciales de financiación hotelera de la firma. Meliá Ibiza, resultado de esta estrategia, reabrió en mayo tras su reposicionamiento del antiguo Sol Beach House Ibiza.
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Las tres noticias más importantes del sector turístico, hoy 6 de agosto

🚧 Chaos at Chamartín station: On the afternoon of yesterday, a train incident halted High-Speed Rail service between Madrid and Levante for two hours and twenty minutes, causing overcrowding at Chamartín station, reminiscent of an event three days prior. Train stopped at 15:50 in the tunnel between Atocha and Chamartín, resuming circulation after its removal at 18:10. New York hotel prices skyrocket, with average daily rates (ADR) exceeding $400, nearly 22% higher than last year, following Airbnb restrictions. Imserso's travel season for 2024-2025 begins in October, with 886,269 places available and reservations starting in September, following a July 1-22 application period.
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Estos son los principales miedos de los españoles al irse de vacaciones

🛑 During summer vacations, 51% of Spanish travelers worry about luggage loss, damage, or theft, with women (53%) slightly more concerned than men (49%). Young Spaniards (70%) are the most anxious about this issue, compared to 23-26% of Lithuanians, Hungarians, and Germans. Other concerns include requiring assistance for accidents or illnesses (over one-third), bad weather and natural events (30%), fraud risks like card information theft or non-existent accommodations (30-37%), and phone/internet issues abroad, with 10% facing high roaming costs and 2% experiencing device theft or damage.
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Marriott se centra en crecimiento, fidelización y reparto de dividendos

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Eric Viale: “IHG tiene 12 hoteles firmados en España para crecer”

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts, among top ten hotel chains in Spain, plans to expand with 12 signed projects and more in negotiations. Eric Viale, General Manager for Southern Europe, CEI, and Georgia, announced the opening of the third Kimpton brand hotel in Spain by the end of the year, with four more openings between 2025-2026 in Luxury & Lifestyle, Premium, and Essentials collections. Currently, IHG operates 55 hotels across eight brands in Spain, with 18 being Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express, representing 33% of IHG’s presence. The expansion focuses on mature cities with potential for leisure sector growth and franchise model brands like Indigo and Voco. Additionally, a partnership with Iberostar introduces an all-inclusive concept, and the Staybridge & Suites brand is set to cater to long stays.
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Los hoteles de la Comunidad de Madrid y País Vasco, en racha

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Las tres noticias más importantes del sector turístico, hoy 5 de agosto

🏖 Fergus Group expands to 30 hotels with the addition of Punta Arabí Resort Ibiza, rebranding as 4-star Fergus Style Punta Arabí, opening in 2025. Bain & Company warns of a potential 17% MRO service shortage by 2030, threatening air traffic growth as aircraft delivery delays from Airbus and Boeing persist. The Imserso senior tourism program's economic sustainability is questioned as agencies and hotels struggle with low commissions and tight pricing.
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