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Estimar inaugura su segundo hotel en la provincia de Valencia

🏖️ Estimar Hotels recently opened Estimar Marina Farnals, located on the beachfront of Pobla de Farnals with a Blue Flag distinction. The hotel features 130 rooms, including 10 junior "sweet" with coastal views, a central pool, gym, event space, and two dining options: LÚA Bar & Restaurant and the rooftop AURA Views & Drinks. Emphasizing sustainability, it uses materials like oak wood, esparto, and ceramic, and predominantly Mediterranean native plant species for landscaping. Estimar Hotels plans to open Estimar Benicasim in Castellón in 2025.
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Las tres noticias más importantes del sector turístico, hoy 15 de julio

🏖️ Monarch's demise, Thomas Cook's liquidation leading to 'Operation Matterhorn,' and the bankruptcies of Orizonia, Marsans, and Spanair mark significant closures in the tourism industry over the past 30 years. Despite protests against tourism in Spain, international arrivals for July and August 2024 are up 12% compared to 2023, with the UK leading in flight seat capacity. Spain remains a top retirement destination in 2024, outpacing Portugal, Mexico, and Panama.
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HBX: Las nuevas generaciones quieren trabajar en empresas con humanidad

💼 HBX Group, encompassing Hotelbeds, Bedsonline, Roiback, and TravelStack, employs over 3,700 people globally, with employees from 58 nationalities at its Palma headquarters. Elena Pérez, head of HR and ESG, has shifted the focus to "people-centric" talent management, especially post-pandemic. Initiatives include working a month per year from anywhere, resulting in a significant employee retention rate of 94% and a motivation index rise of over 40 points. These practices contribute to a cultural shift within the company, emphasizing flexibility, humanity, and sustainable engagement.
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Las protestas contra el turismo no frenan la demanda aérea hacia España

🚨 España anticipa un aumento del 12% en llegadas internacionales para julio y agosto 2024. Italia lidera el crecimiento con un 53%, seguida de Brasil (+39%) y Estados Unidos (+31%). Estancias cortas y medias en España crecen 16% y 15%, respectivamente. Viajes de más de 9 noches siguen siendo populares, aunque crecen más lentamente (+5%). Menorca ve un incremento turístico del 53%, Barcelona del 18%. Llegadas de larga distancia a España suben un 20%, con China (+134%) y Japón (+58%). Estados Unidos encabeza el crecimiento de capacidad aérea hacia España con 628.262 asientos (+16%). Madrid-Barajas, Barcelona y Palma de Mallorca lideran en asientos de llegadas con 5 millones (+12%), 4,47 millones (+13%) y 3,97 millones (+9%), respectivamente.
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Barrau (Ona): “La única forma de generar nuevos players es con fusiones”

🏠 Ona Hotels & Apartments in 2023 increased its turnover by 36% due to market improvement post-Covid and the addition of eight new establishments. Mallorca saw up to a 30% growth, while the Canary Islands grew by 25% in Q1 compared to 2023. The chain, celebrating its 30th year, aims to surpass €100 million in turnover and expand to 50 hotels. Currently, it has 43 hotels, with 29 owned, and recently acquired Ona Princesa Playa and Ona Las Rampas. The growth focus remains on Spain's main tourist destinations and investment for hotel improvements is planned.
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Civitatis: “Hay que reflexionar sobre el modelo turístico actual

🏖️ Over-tourism affects key destinations globally. Post-pandemic travel interest surged, surpassing 2019 levels. Cities like Venice now charge entry fees, and attractions limit visitor numbers. Civitatis COO, Enrique Espinel, emphasizes sustainable tourism and authentic experiences, with Civitatis offering tours in 4,000 destinations across 160 countries. Agencies began partnering with Civitatis in 2017 to provide personalized travel experiences. Civitatis advocates for exploring lesser-known destinations and responsible travel, detailed in sustainability guidelines on their website.
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De dónde viene el éxito turístico de Madrid… y lo que está por venir

🏠 Madrid's success as a tourist destination is attributed to a balanced tourism demand, capacity for hosting large events, and excellent infrastructure and connectivity, as experts discussed at the “Madrid, destino de altura” conference organized by Elite Excellence-Federación Española del Lujo and Madrid Open Cities. Occupancy levels are expected to return to pre-pandemic rates by the end of the year, with a relatively low average price attracting investment. Key suggestions for further improvement include desestalization, with the Rosewood Villa Magna hotel reporting a 100% increase in August bookings compared to last year, enhanced security and cleanliness, the need for a large convention center, and the development of new tourist areas like Valdebebas to decentralize tourism. Madrid is also experiencing a gastronomic boom and is vying to surpass Miami as a leading destination for the Latin American market.
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¿Por qué a los hoteles les cuesta menos atraer clientes que trabajadores?

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Hoteles sin estrés: cómo responder a viajeros neurodivergentes

🧠 One in four people in the United States has a sensory need or invisible disability. KultureCity reveals that 90% plan to travel at least one night this year. Around 70% of caregivers and over half of neurodiverse travelers would disclose their status for better service, rising to 75% for neurodiverse business travelers. Hyatt's World of Care program offers specialized training and sensory aids like headphones. Over 50% desire online 3D tours and detailed plans, and 60% value room choice to reduce noise. Additionally, 30% prefer a pre-arrival phone call, and over half favor self-check-in options.
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Estos son los hoteles más baratos con Llave Michelin de España

🏠 La Guía Michelin ahora premia hoteles con Llaves Michelin en tres niveles, ofreciendo habitaciones dobles desde menos de 200 euros. Algunos ejemplos incluyen: Can Mascort Eco Hotel en Palafrugell, Girona desde 137 euros; Casa Beatnik Hotel en Vedra, La Coruña desde 144 euros; CoolRooms Palacio de Luces en Asturias desde 161 euros; Hotel Cristine Bedfor en Mahón, Menorca desde 192 euros; Hospes Palacio Del Bailío en Córdoba desde 178 euros; Hotel Cortijo del Marqués en Albolote, Granada desde 135 euros; Hotel A Quinta da Auga Relais & Châteaux en Santiago de Compostela desde 198 euros; Hotel La Almunia del Valle en Monachil, Granada desde 135 euros; Only You Hotel Atocha en Madrid desde 174 euros; Pepe Vieira Hotel Relais & Châteaux en Pontevedra, Galicia desde 212 euros con dos Llaves; Terra Dominicata - Hotel & Winery en Escaladei, Tarragona desde 295 euros con tres Llaves; Torre del Marqués Hotel en Ráfales, Teruel desde 178 euros con tres Llaves.
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