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Hoteles de Costa Adeje: movilidad compartida y a demanda para el personal

🚌 12 hotels in Costa Adeje joined the "Ashotel Movilidad Compartida" initiative, replacing 50 daily cars with a real-time seat reservation bus system. Launched in May for one month and extended to September due to demand, the project has achieved 4,881 trips over two and a half months, averaging 105 daily journeys. Covering three routes in Tenerife's south, buses operate seven days a week with a capacity of 15 to 55 seats, tailored to demand. The initiative involves tech firm Celering, operator Sierra y González, and mobility consultant Wawa.
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El turismo musical, un sector que no para de crecer en España

🎶 Turismo musical in Spain has generated €578 million in revenue. Major festivals like MadCool, FIB Benicasim, and Arenal Sound draw thousands, impacting the economy and creating jobs. MadCool in Madrid had a €25.6 million budget with an estimated €46 million economic impact and nearly 7,000 jobs. 10% of attendees are international, reaching 50% at Primavera Sound. GATX plans to hire over 4,000 beds for festival demand. Searches for Madrid accommodations on Booking.com rose by 29%, making it the world's 15th most sought destination, up from 31st in 2023. Spanish searches for Madrid increased by 50%, ranking it second nationally. The top foreign searchers for Madrid accommodations were from Poland (54%), France (16%), Holland (16%), Germany (14%), the UK (13%), and Italy (12%).
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Tribuna de Expedia: El papel del agente de viajes en turismo de lujo

🏖️ Post-pandemic travel sees increased demand for luxury experiences, with travelers expecting personalized and unique trips. Expedia TAAP vice president Robin Lawther and agents from Resfeber Travel and Just Pack highlight the importance of meticulous planning and unparalleled service, with attention to details like itinerary customization and logistics. A Phocuswright survey reports 55% of clients seeking bespoke services are affluent, and Deloitte finds 85% prefer booking through travel agents. Expedia TAAP offers over 600,000 luxury room options, including exclusive rates, making it a go-to platform for luxury travel agents.
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¿A qué tiene derecho el pasajero en casos de fallos informáticos?

🛫 Under Regulation (EC) 261/2004, air passengers are entitled to information, care, refund, or alternative transport for flight cancellations or delays over two hours or arrivals three or more hours late. Extraordinary circumstances exempt airlines from compensation, as with the operational disruptions due to a Microsoft network failure affecting Aena's systems. Rights include meals, drinks, two phone calls or email access, hotel accommodation if necessary, and transport between the airport and the hotel. Options offered are a ticket refund within 7 days, alternative transportation to the final destination as soon as possible, or at a later date convenient to the passenger. Complaints can be filed for free through AESA.
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Sentencia favorable para Ryanair en Estados Unidos contra Booking

🛫 Tribunal del distrito de Delaware, Estados Unidos, falló en favor de Ryanair contra Booking.com por violación de la Ley de Fraude y Abuso Informático, al realizar screenscraping con intención de defraudar. El jurado desestimó todas las contrademandas de Booking.com. CEO de Ryanair, Michael O’Leary, afirmó que Booking.com utilizó prácticas engañosas y cobró de más a los consumidores utilizando información rastreada ilegalmente.
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Cómo las aerolíneas intentan hacer frente al caos de los aeropuertos

🛫 Global Microsoft failure causes issues at Spanish airports during high summer season travel. Airlines Ryanair, Iberia, Vueling, Air Europa urge passengers to arrive early due to delays; 7,400 operations planned for the day. Other affected include Heathrow, Delta, United, American Airlines, and Southeast Asian airlines like Singapore Airlines. Aena reports recovery of some systems amid worldwide company disruptions. (July 19, 2024)
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La marca hotelera The Meliá Collection debuta en la Península

🏠 El renovado Hotel Madrid Atocha ha sido rediseñado por Adriana y Alvaro Sans, homenajeando a Miguel de Cervantes y las siete bellas artes. El Casa de las Artes Meliá Collection dispone de 137 habitaciones, un patio ajardinado con techo acristalado, piscina termal, centro de fitness, salas de reuniones, sala de cine al estilo de los años 50, y el restaurante Maché. Se encuentra entre la calle Atocha y calle Moratín, constituyendo el cuarto hotel de lujo de Meliá en Madrid.
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La masificación turística también preocupa en Galicia

🏖️ Alfonso Rueda, presidente de la Xunta de Galicia, se reunió en Madrid con la Mesa del Turismo de España, representada por Juan Molas, para discutir la saturación turística y la vivienda turística en Galicia. Destacaron el impacto positivo de las nuevas conexiones del AVE, que han mejorado la accesibilidad y aumentado el flujo de visitantes. Se enfocaron en encontrar un equilibrio entre la oferta turística y la calidad de vida de los locales, además de abordar estrategias contra la masificación turística, enfatizando la conservación del patrimonio natural y cultural.
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Un fallo global de Microsoft provoca incidencias en el sector aéreo

💻 Global Microsoft system failure causing operational issues in various sectors, including aviation, finance, media, reported by Spanish news agency EFE. Incidents began in the U.S. and spread worldwide, with Spain's Aena airports experiencing disruptions leading to potential delays. Downdetector noted spikes in reported issues. Microsoft Azure confirmed the problems on social media and is working on a fix. Frontier Airlines canceled flights due to cloud service issues in Central U.S. but operations are gradually normalizing.
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Riu abre las puertas en Chicago de su quinto hotel urbano en EEUU

🏨 Riu Hotels & Resorts opened the Riu Plaza Chicago, its fifth urban hotel in the United States and 11th worldwide. The 4-star Riu Plaza Chicago has 28 floors, 390 rooms, and is located in Chicago's Magnificent Mile. The Rooftop, offering panoramic views from the 27th floor, is set to open in September. Additionally, Riu is expanding with a hotel under construction in Toronto and has acquired land on Broadway in New York for a third hotel.
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