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🏖️ 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).

🏠 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.