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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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La segunda convocatoria de las ayudas Última Milla financiará 327 proyectos

🚀 Jordi Hereu, ministro de Industria y Turismo, anunció que 327 proyectos se beneficiarán de 70 millones de euros de la "Última Milla" para digitalización de pymes turísticas. Estas ayudas, financiadas por los fondos europeos Next Generation y enmarcadas en el Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia (PRTR), han elevado el número de empresas beneficiarias a 394. Cataluña, Madrid y Comunidad Valenciana recibieron más ayudas. Hay tres líneas de financiación: 6 proyectos (5,6 millones de euros) para tecnologías emergentes, 16 proyectos (4,7 millones de euros) para nuevas tecnologías, y 305 proyectos (59,1 millones de euros) para tecnologías testadas.
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¿Cómo viajan los españoles en verano? Estas son las cinco claves

🏖️ In Summer 2024, Spain remains the top choice for Spanish travelers, though Albania gains popularity. Mabrian's analysis uses summer 2023 demand data and December 2023-June 2024 flight data for May-August 2024 trips. Top destinations: Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, UK, Germany, Greece, Morocco, USA, Albania. Cultural heritage (37%) and gastronomy (12%) are key motives for international travel; 13% favor domestic beach holidays. The USA will increase flights by 5%, with China (7%), India (8%), and Japan (7%) also seeing rises. Spaniards plan international vacations 86.8 days in advance, domestic trips 77 days ahead.
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Vuelos 'Adults Only': los españoles, los más a favor, después de americanos

🚮 In a survey by eDreams, 56% of Spaniards support adult-only flights, ranking behind Americans (66%) and ahead of the British (52%), French (44%), Italians, and Portuguese. Corendon Dutch Airlines introduced an Adults Only zone less than a year ago. Spaniards aged 25-34 are the strongest proponents (66%), while those aged 55-64 are more tolerant (41%). Men (57%) slightly more in favor than women (56%). Common annoyances include reclining seats (62%), getting up often to let others pass (54%), and dislike of applause at landing, especially among Italians (28%) and British (23%). 44% are tolerant of using electronic devices during takeoff and landing. Concerns over this are higher in Spain (27%), especially among women (32%).
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Sentarse en el asiento asignado en el avión: una cuestión de peso

✈ Finnair, seeking precise weight data, recently trialed weighing passengers and hand luggage to optimize aircraft balance calculations, crucial for stability during takeoff and landing. Weight distribution affects the center of gravity (COG), impacting thrust and takeoff speed, with adjustments needed for passenger, baggage, and fuel weight. Crew may insist passengers stay in assigned seats, especially during landing, to prevent COG shifts that could complicate operations.
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Canarias regulará por primera vez los campings y acampadas

🏕️ The Canary Islands Government is regulating tourist accommodations, including campings and other unique establishments, for the first time. The initiative, led by Tourism Councillor Jéssica de León, began with a public consultation period starting July 12, ending July 31, to address the lack of regulatory framework that causes legal uncertainty. The new legislation aims to improve quality, foster entrepreneurship, create stable and quality jobs, enhance sector competitiveness, and protect natural environments. The consultation is part of a broader tourism regulatory reform in the Canary Islands, striving for renewal, especially in camping activities that impact coastal areas and environmentally unique territories.
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Los turistas extranjeros gastarán este verano un 22% más en España

🏖️ International tourists' spending in Spain is expected to increase by 22% this summer compared to the previous year, surpassing €59 billion. The number of visitors is also predicted to rise by 13%, exceeding 41 million. Minister of Industry and Tourism, Jordi Hereu, emphasizes the growth in spending over visitor numbers and the commitment to sustainable and inclusive tourism. He highlights the sector's role in job creation, economic distribution, and the need for improved governance with autonomous communities and the tourism industry.
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Raül Blanco: Cada vez es más difícil poner fecha al AVE de París

🏤 Renfe's AVE high-speed train service to Paris faces delays, with President Raül Blanco expressing pessimism about meeting the initially announced timelines, initially aimed for the Paris Olympics and later pushed to year-end. Blanco emphasized the necessity for equal treatment of operators within Europe. The AVE between Spain and France transported 620,000 passengers since its launch on July 13, 2023, connecting 15 destinations including Madrid, Barcelona, Marseille, and Lyon. Renfe has established a subsidiary in France, showing positive outcomes. Blanco also discussed the company's international strategy, aiming for international operations to account for 10% of revenue by 2028, with Renfe already present in America, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, France, Czech Republic, Canada, and Mexico.
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AEDH: mesas de trabajo de todo el sector para afrontar la turismofobia

🏖️ The Spanish Hotel Managers Association (AEDH) stresses the importance of tourism, contributing 14% directly and 19% indirectly to Spain's GDP, and calls for work tables for the tourism sector to address the rejection of tourism and promote the country's economic driver. Spain's tourism sector now enjoys a temporary employment rate of 7.9%, down from 37.9% two years ago, with 91.4% of contracts being permanent and over 45% full-time. Challenges include over-tourism, mismanaged off-season strategies, and the neglect of inland tourism over coastal tourism.
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