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CLIA: La actividad de los cruceros crece la mitad que el sector en conjunto

🎢 In Spain, cruise tourism has seen an almost 7% increase in the first five months compared to the same period in 2023. Overall, the tourism sector grew by 14% with projections of 12% growth by the end of 2024, while cruise activity is expected to grow by 5%. Barcelona, Europe's leading cruise port, experienced a 4% growth in passenger arrivals by May, contributing 15% to the city's tourism tax despite representing only 4% of tourists. Canaries, Spain's second-most-important cruise destination, showed excellent performance during winter, and Palma expects little to no growth in 2024 despite the broader sector's predicted 15% rise in the city.
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Catalonia compra dos hoteles de HIP en Málaga y Barcelona

🏨 Catalonia Hotels & Resorts acquired two hotels from Hotel Investment Partners, one in Málaga, a 4-star with 105 rooms, and another in Barcelona, a 3-star with 70 rooms. The chain's expansion plan includes its first establishment in Jamaica, two upcoming openings in Spain, and another in Zanzibar by 2025. In 2023, the chain achieved excellent results, allowing for a confident expansion approach, with over 90% of properties owned. Upcoming projects include Catalonia Puerta del Mar in Málaga, opening late this year, Catalonia Plaza España in Madrid, and Catalonia Grand Zanzíbar All Suites & Spa, their first African hotel, set to open late next year.
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Los empleados del Hotel Guadalpín exigen que se reabran las dependencias

🏨 Hotel Guadalpín Banús in Marbella partially sealed by court order last Thursday, raising concerns among its employees. Owned by 40 proprietors, Caja Rural de Granada and SPV Spain sought to reclaim their assets from Grisoma Hotelera, affecting services during high season with 75% occupancy. Worker representative Jackeline Largacha met with tourism officials on Monday, seeking a favorable resolution to protect 180 jobs. The hotel's partial closure comes after a protracted legal battle and a previous year's makeshift kitchens for dining services.
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Smytravel y Passengy ofrecerán vuelos de Ryanair a agencias de tres países

✈ Ryanair's products will now be available in three offerings: "Flight-Only," "Holiday Package," and "Long Journeys." Agencies can tap into over 2,500 Ryanair routes without the need for Ryanair’s client verification process. Smytravel and Passengy websites allow agencies to use their own login credentials for reservations. Ryanair has also recently signed similar agreements with various companies, including Viajes El Corte Inglés, as reported by HOSTELTUR.
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Minor Hotels lleva la marca NH Collection a Tailandia

🏨 Minor Hotels will rebrand Peace Resort Samui to NH Collection Samui, marking NH Collection's entry into Thailand. Starting January 1, 2025, the property will undergo refurbishment and begin operations as NH Collection Samui. Located at Bophut Beach in Koh Samui, the 122-room resort was established by the Pupaiboon family in 1977. NH Collection Samui will offer luxury accommodations, including bungalows and villas with private pools and direct beach access. Facilities include a gym, water sports center, children's services, event spaces, and a vision to develop independent villas for the luxury holiday home market.
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Vestige Collection apuesta por el lujo discreto para turistas en Mallorca

🏠 Vestige Collection opens a luxury accommodation in a 18th-century manorial house in mid-October near Palma Cathedral, accommodating 18 guests. Miramar features 8 en-suite rooms plus a 9th bedroom with a private bath, a 31m2 heated indoor pool, cinema, library, office, solarium terrace, and a gym. It joins Vestige's two other establishments in the Balearic Islands: Hotel Son Vell and Santa Ana estate in Menorca. Guests can hire a private chef and use a concierge service for dining and outings.
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La falta de vivienda dispara las movilizaciones contra el turismo masivo

🏘 Nearly 10,000 people protested in Palma on May 25 against mass tourism under the slogan "Mallorca is not for sale. Enough is enough," organized by Banc del Temps de Sencelles. Another demonstration is scheduled for July 21, titled "Change the course: set limits to tourism." Housing in the Balearics costs an average of €17.57 per square meter, 50% more than Spain's average, making it the country's most expensive region. Campaigns like "Save Mallorca, it's now or never" began in 2018, with the 2023 Social Summit against Tourism formed under "Less tourism, more life.
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Venecia recauda 2,25 M € con la tasa turística y prevé doblarla en 2025

🏠 Venecia inició una tasa turística el 25 de abril como prueba, recaudando 2,25 millones de euros de unos 450,000 turistas, triplicando la previsión de 700,000 euros. En 2025, podría duplicarse a 10 euros en días de alta afluencia; la ciudad recibe más de 32 millones de turistas anuales. El objetivo de desalentar el turismo masivo no se ha logrado, pero se espera que la mayor tarifa planificada tenga un mayor efecto disuasorio.
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Copenhague: acciones sostenibles a cambio de entradas gratis

🌏 Copenhague lanzó el proyecto piloto "CopenPay" hasta el 11 de agosto, premiando con entradas gratuitas a museos, atracciones y tours a turistas por acciones sostenibles como usar transporte público o bicicletas. Wonderful Copenhagen busca fomentar un turismo sostenible que reduzca la carga medioambiental. La capital danesa, con 750,000 bicicletas y donde más del 70% de la electricidad proviene de energías renovables, se clasifica como el tercer destino más sostenible del mundo. Tras evaluar los resultados, podrían reintroducir CopenPay durante todo el año y expandirlo.
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TUI prevé traer a más de seis millones de turistas a España este verano

🏖️ TUI Group, led by CEO Sebastian Ebel, plans to bring over six million tourists to Spain this summer amidst protests against current tourism models. Emphasizing sustainable tourism, Ebel recently met with Spain's Minister of Industry and Tourism, Jordi Hereu, and Secretary of State for Tourism, Rosario Sánchez Grau, in Madrid to discuss holistic concepts that align tourism with the local ecosystem. TUI integrates economic, social, and environmental sustainability, focusing on green energy, sustainable fuels, education, and water usage in hotels and cruises. Ebel also discussed the European Directive on Package Travel to ensure competitive and attractive travel options and requested Spain's support for the directive's revision. Additionally, TUI has recently decided to leave the German Travel Association (DRV).
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