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Los acreedores de Thomas Cook recibirán algunos pagos cinco años después

💰 Thomas Cook's creditors to receive part of outstanding payments, with the liquidator announcing a return of £280 million (over €330 million) from asset liquidation, including Thomas Cook Airlines' slots, hotel investments, and over 550 travel agencies sold to Hays Travel. David Chapman, the appointed liquidator, is working on finalizing the process involving 57 different entities. Creditors must submit claims by August 2, with expected payments by the end of September. Thomas Cook collapsed in September 2019 due to a debt over £1.1 billion (over €1.3 billion), acquired by Fosun International for £11 million (€12.75 million) to relaunch as an online travel agency.
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A los Juegos Olímpicos de París desde Barcelona en tren: refuerzo de SNCF

🏅 In anticipation of the 2024 Olympics, SNCF has increased its long-distance connections between France and Catalonia, adding a third daily frequency on its high-speed TGV INOUI line, the only direct route linking Barcelona and Paris. From July 6 to September 1, SNCF Voyageurs released over 4 million long-distance tickets to accommodate Olympic demand. The TGV INOUI line connects Barcelona, Girona, Figueres with over 20 Olympic venues in the Paris area and Île-de-France, and includes eight intermediate stops. Nearly 14 million seats are available for the expected 10+ million tourists during July, August, and September for the Paris 2024 Games.
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Iberostar Beachfront Resorts evoluciona sus marcas hacia tres segmentos

🏖 Iberostar Beachfront Resorts evolves its brand with three new segments: Iberostar Waves, Iberostar Selection, and JOIA by Iberostar, focusing on different customer experiences. Phil Mc Aveety, CEO, emphasizes the brand's transformation and commitment to positive change through tourism. The Iberostar Selection Creta Marine and Iberostar Selection Albufera have already adopted the new identity, with Iberostar Waves Gaviotas Park set to open in August and JOIA Aruba by Iberostar becoming the flagship of JOIA later this year.
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Canarian Hospitality y HCI pactan una alianza estratégica

🏨 Canarian Hospitality and Hotel Collection International (HCI) entered a strategic collaboration impacting 21 hotels and 2,413 rooms. HCI operates 14 establishments with 1,495 rooms, while Canarian Hospitality manages 8 establishments across four Canary Islands. The partnership aims to enhance growth and negotiation capacity with market-leading brands, advance R&D projects, and leverage strategic synergies. HCI's CEO aims for at least 35 hotels by 2027, with Canarian Hospitality eyeing expansion on Gran Canaria with two new Sholeo Lodges by year-end.
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El Grupo Tribu compra a la Sareb un solar para crecer en Cádiz

🏖️ Grupo Tribu adquirió un terreno de 9,000 m² cerca de la playa de Atlanterra, Zahara de los Atunes, para un nuevo complejo que aumentará su presencia en Cádiz a seis establecimientos hoteleros. Comenzando obras en el cuarto trimestre de 2025 con 2 años de ejecución, el proyecto incluirá estudios y apartamentos que podrían sumar 442 plazas hoteleras. Contará con piscinas, 3 restaurantes y medidas de sostenibilidad como energías renovables y eficiencia energética.
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Sevilla tendrá un nuevo hotel 5 estrellas gran lujo en 2026

🏦 Jarquil started transforming a 20th-century office building in Sevilla into a 5-star luxury hotel, set to be completed in Q1 2026. Serras Hotel Collection will manage the 45-room hotel facing the Cathedral on Avenida de la Constitución. Antonio Bignone, CEO, announced the deal with Banco Santander for a 30-year variable lease in early 2023. The property, originally Marquis of Villamarta's residence, later Banco Popular's headquarters, will feature a rooftop terrace and will preserve historical elements, redesigned by Eddea Arquitectura y Urbanismo.
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El Orgullo LGTBI+ genera una ocupación del 82% en hoteles de Madrid

🌈 During Orgullo LGBTI+ 2024 in Madrid, hotels exceeded the initial occupancy forecast of 74% by AEHM, reaching an average of 81.8%. Peak occupancy occurred on July 6 with 89.50%. The event spanned from June 28 to July 7, with international guests making up 62% of hotel clients from countries like the USA, UK, Mexico, France, and Italy. High occupancy rates were also noted on June 28 (86.49%) and June 29 (88.92%).
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Reino Unido rozó los 38 millones de turistas internacionales en 2023

🏕️ Gran Bretaña welcomed 37.9 million tourists in 2023, up 21% from the previous year, with over 2.2 million from Spain, a 10% increase from 2022. International tourist spending reached £31 billion (€36.7 billion), a 17% increase, with an average spend of £819 (€970) per visit. Spanish tourists' spending was £1.069 billion (€1.266 billion), up 1% from 2022 and 9% from 2019. London remains the top destination. VisitBritain forecasts 38.7 million tourists for 2024, a 2% increase, with spending expected to exceed €38.5 billion, up 5% from 2023.
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El precio de los hoteles sube: ¿qué destinos lideran el incremento?

🏨 Spanish hotel rates average €195 per night in the summer of 2024, increasing by 9.1% from the previous year. The report "The Hotel Pricing Outlook" by Simon-Kucher analyzed over 2,000 hotels in Spain from August 1-6, 2024, compared to 2023. Baleares tops with €276 per night, followed by Barcelona at €219, and Alicante records a 6% decrease to €185. Luxury hotels in Baleares witnessed a 15% hike, while budget hotels rose by 25%. Madrid and Sevilla offer stays up to 90% cheaper on average.
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¿Cómo valorar el trabajo de las camareras de piso? La propuesta de Canarias

🚿 Gobierno de Canarias introduces a guide to determine workload for hotel maids, factoring in room types, establishment category, and environment. The study, based on 8,000 rooms by experienced workers, includes rest breaks and assesses common area preparation. In 2023, the sector reported 4,364 work accidents, 99.77% minor, with maids accounting for 38% of injuries, mainly musculoskeletal. The guide aims to prevent occupational hazards and improve working conditions.
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