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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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Meliá: diferenciarse también en su programa pet friendly, clave del éxito

🐶 Meliá Hotels International launched "Pet Friendly by Meliá," allowing unlimited pet weight and increasing the number of pets allowed per room to two. Over 2,000 companion animals have been welcomed since the program's inception. Exclusive areas, pet-inclusive dining, welcome gifts, comfortable beds, and an online guide with pet-friendly services are provided. Partnered with Patasbox, they offer organic pet products. Service costs start from 25 euros per day, included in the final room rate on Melia.com. The program is available across various Meliá brands, with plans to expand.
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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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