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✈ On January 13, a general strike in Belgium, aimed at advocating for "decent pensions," led to the grounding of 40% of flights at Brussels Zaventem Airport. Brussels Airlines preemptively canceled half of its operations. Charleroi Airport experienced disruptions, but no cancellations. Rail services faced severe limitations with recovery expected by Tuesday. The strike primarily affected flights to and from Zaventem Airport, with significant traffic jams in Brussels but no major interruptions in regions like Flanders. Meliá Hotels International leads the Hosteltur Ranking of Spanish hotel chains' international presence, with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) marking a 22.5% increase in presence outside Spain in one year, contributing to a 6.5% rise in hotels and a 0.85% increase in rooms. Barceló and Riu are expanding in destinations like the Maldives, Thailand, and Jamaica, while SMEs are focusing on Portugal, Italy, and Morocco. The V Noche del Agente de Viajes, organized by Hosteltur, will be held on January 21, 2025, at the Eurostars Madrid Tower, celebrating travel agents with a gala dinner, entertainment, and prizes. The reception starts at 19:15, followed by dinner at 20:30, and culminating with a party including an open bar. The event serves as a prelude to Fitur, fostering networking in a