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Los destinos más vendidos por Ávoris, W2M, VECI, Nautalia y Soltour en 2024

🏖️ In 2024, Spain's travel sales rebounded to pre-pandemic levels with a mix of traditional and long-distance destinations, with Asia leading. Avoris, W2M, VECI, Soltour, and Nautalia reported positive sales, highlighting locations like the Spanish coasts, islands, Caribbean, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Cabo Verde, and Japan. Soltour added 14 new destinations and over 1,500 hotels. Riviera Maya saw a 30.77% reservation increase, while Samaná experienced a significant rise. The Caribbean remained in high demand, particularly República Dominicana and Riviera Maya, while Cabo Verde emerged as a new favorite.
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Quiénes tirarán del carro de inversión hotelera en 2025 según Christie AND Co

🏨 Christie & Co's "Business Outlook 2025" report indicates Spain's hotel investment trends for the year, revealing a record occupancy and Average Daily Rate (ADR), with over €3.2 billion in transactions in 2024. Institutional investors are expected to return to the market, driven by lower debt costs and diversification needs, alongside economic and mid-range operators accelerating growth in Spain, and international brands continuing their market penetration supported by white-label managers. Economic recovery post-inflation and energy cost normalization may limit hotel price increases. Spain solidifies as a global tourism leader amidst political instability in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Domestic clientele, representing about a third of overnight stays, is not expected to grow in 2025. Spanish banks remain willing to finance hospitality, though Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratios haven't returned to pre-2022 levels. Alternative financing is growing. Spain leads in sustainability, driven by legislation and customer expectations, addressing overtourism and staff housing shortages in islands by developing accommodations.
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El gasto turístico en la Comunidad de Madrid supera los 20.000 M €

🏖 Madrid's tourism sector sees growth with foreign tourist arrivals and spending. In the past year, tourists left around €16 billion, exceeding 2023's €13 billion and reaching over €20 billion when including domestic travelers. The average spend per tourist per trip is the highest in Spain at €1,800, up 7% from the previous year. Tourism contributes 8.6% to Madrid's regional GDP. The region hosts over 15 million visitors annually and aims to expand with new experiences, such as the Year of Enotourism and the Madrid Barista Guide in 2025. Measures to increase the average stay, currently six days, will be introduced.
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La Noche del Agente de Viajes celebra su quinta edición la víspera de Fitur

🏢 The 5th edition of "La Noche del Agente de Viajes" will take place on January 21st, 2025, at the Hotel Eurostars Madrid Tower in Madrid. Organized by Hosteltur and Fundació Mallorca Turisme, the event coincides with the eve of Fitur 2025, starting from its first edition in 2019. The gala dinner begins at 20:30 hrs with each sponsor inviting eight travel agents to their table, capping at ten people per table. A post-dinner party with an open bar kicks off at 23:00 hrs. Attendees can win prizes worth at least €600 from sponsor-donated draws, reinforcing industry relationships in a festive atmosphere.
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Ávoris debuta en Italia con Travelplan y Welcomebeds

🌍 Travelplan, part of Ávoris, to start operations in Italy with initial departures from Rome, Milan, and Venice, before expanding to Florence, Turin, and Naples airports. The new offerings include stays in the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Balearic and Canary Islands, with services like check-in in Italy and luggage retrieval at destination. Ávoris is focusing on the Italian market with tools like the Ávoris Store, API connectivity, and Travel Compositor Market to simplify access to their broad range of services. Juan Carlos González, the General Director of Ávoris, emphasizes Italy as a strategic opportunity, citing the quality of products and commitment to market needs.
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Las tres noticias más importantes del sector turístico, 16 de enero

🏦 HBX Group, previously Hotelbeds, plans to enter the Spanish continuous market in February following CNMV approval, with an initial offering aimed at qualified investors valued at €725 million to boost growth and refinance its €1.7 billion debt. FITUR 2025 will take place from January 22-26 at Ifema Madrid, featuring pre-fair innovation and investment events like XI Hotusa Explora Forum. Air Nostrum negotiates with SEPI to delay repayment of a €115 million loan, originally granted in 2022, until 2028 to prioritize bank debt settlement.
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HBX Group irrumpe en Bolsa con una oferta inicial que alcanzará 725 M €

💰 HBX Group, including Hotelbeds, plans to list on the Spanish continuous market in February. The initial public offering (IPO) is set to reach €725 million, targeting qualified investors, executives, and employees. The move aims to drive growth and refinance its current debt of €1.7 billion. HBX, with a 23-year history, is led by CEO Nicolas Huss and backed by private equity firm Cinven and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. The IPO will also accelerate growth strategy and strengthen financial position within the traveltech industry.
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HBX Group anunciará este jueves su salida a Bolsa

📈 HBX Group, based in Palma de Mallorca and valued at €5 billion, will announce its IPO, scheduled for February 12, after delays. The capital increase planned for the IPO is between €700-750 million. Founded in 2001 as Hotelbeds, HBX now includes brands such as Bedsonline, Roiback, and TravelStack, employing over 3,700 people globally. Owners Cinven and CPPIB considered selling but opted for an IPO following record 2023 revenue of €8.4 billion, 40% higher than in 2019. Advisors for the operation include Evercore, Bank of America, Citi, and Morgan Stanley.
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Riu vuelve a aplicar tecnología para mejorar la experiencia del cliente

📱 Riu Hotels & Resorts enhances customer service and embraces technology with a visually intuitive and content-rich new website, following Atomic Design methodology. Leveraging advanced technologies and a microservices architecture, the site offers real-time room availability, pricing updates, and integrates experiences like Elite Club and Riu Party. Concurrently, Riu's mobile app for iOS and Android, with 2.5 million downloads and a 4.8/5 rating on Apple Store, now boasts improved navigation, hotel and destination sections, and increased visibility of their loyalty program, Riu Class, with over 5 million members.
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Lujo en Fairmont La Hacienda: experiencias únicas, espacios y satisfacción

🏡 Fairmont La Hacienda, directed by Juan Losada, is set to open on February 20, offering a new luxury concept with a minimum room size of 52 square meters. The resort features 306 rooms, 156 suites (30 with private pools), 47 villas, a 1,800 square meter spa, four restaurants, two bars, and a golf course. Located 20 kilometers from Gibraltar, it aims to attract 80% international clientele, families, and professionals while training 100 staff members two months before its inauguration.
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