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Cómo se gestionó y coordinó la ayuda de Hosbec a los afectados por la DANA

🚨 Mayte García Córcoles discusses the initial challenge of managing the influx of contributions and proposals in Valencia, where the occupancy forecast exceeded 85% for the holiday. The city swiftly shifted from cancellations due to transportation issues to providing accommodation for first responders like forensic doctors and civil protection teams. A coordinated database with Turisme de la Comunidad Valenciana allowed for the accommodation of National Police, Civil Guard, and firefighters. Collaboration with Asuntos Sociales and the NGO World Central Kitchen, facilitated by the Centro de Turismo de Valencia, provided meals and shelter for those in need. The hospitality industry in Valencia stands united, offering long-term support and promoting tourism as a transformative force in recovery efforts.
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World Travel Market abre sus puertas entre optimismo y cautela

🌍 In January-September 2024, British tourist arrivals to Spain increased by 7.4% year-on-year, with a 15% rise in tourism spending. Despite improvements in travel confidence among Brits, especially families and young adults aged 25-34, the UK’s economic growth for 2024 is predicted at just 0.9%. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, with inflation at 2.3%. Staycations gained popularity during 2020-2021 due to the pandemic, supported by UK government campaigns. Spain remains the preferred destination for Brits in 2024, with a 7.6% increase in winter air capacity over the previous season, nearly tripling that of Italy and France. Turkish vacations have become cheaper due to the lira's depreciation against the pound, from 11 to 45 liras per pound. British travel demand is highly sensitive to domestic economic changes, inflation rates, and currency fluctuations.
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El RevPAR de Hyatt se dispara un 15%, impulsado por los Juegos Olímpicos

🏆 Hyatt Hotels Corporation's RevPAR in Europe soared 15% during Q3, fueled by the Paris Olympics, with a 3% global growth and an expected 4% rise for the year. Room supply increased by 4.3% to around 135,000 with 210 managed or franchised establishments, up 8.9%. The company now has 275 hotels, 22 more than last year. Net profit hit $471 million, with adjusted net earnings at €96 million. Full-year forecasts include a net profit between €1.4 billion and €1.45 billion, and adjusted EBITDA between €1.1 billion and €1.12 billion.
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Cómo solicitar plaza en el termalismo del Imserso

🏠 The Imserso thermalism program for the 2024-2025 season offers over 190,000 spots for pensioners to enjoy subsidized treatments at Spanish spas. Applications for 2024's last quarter are open until November 15. Packages range from €243 to €469, with Imserso funding between €144 and €234. Eligible participants include Spanish residents who are pensioners aged 55+ or recipients of unemployment benefits aged 60+. Assignments start late 2024 for the February-December 2025 season. Applications are primarily online, with list activation on May 14 for the first half and November 15 for the second.
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Cuenta atrás para poner fin a la huelga de Boeing y remendar el caos

🛩 Boeing, amid its latest major crisis, hopes to end a strike that started on September 13, halting production at its Seattle plant. The company has proposed a 38% salary increase over four years, with today being the decisive vote by employees. The strike has lasted seven weeks, affecting production of Boeing's most demanded model, the 737 MAX. The offer also includes a choice between a $12,000 bonus or a $7,000 bonus plus a $5,000 pension plan contribution. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, with over 33,000 members, supports the offer. This is seen as Boeing's final bid as they face quarterly losses of $6 billion and financial instability risks. CEO Kelly Ortberg has communicated that this is their best offer, hinting at less generous future proposals if not accepted.
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Princess Hotels AND Resorts abre dos hoteles de lujo en Jamaica  

🏖️ Princess Senses The Mangrove is an adults-only, all-inclusive 5-star resort featuring 401 seafront rooms and 14 overwater villas with partially glass floors and infinity pools. The Princess Grand Jamaica is a family-friendly 5-star resort offering 590 sea-view rooms, water park, kids' club, and teen center. Both resorts have Platinum suites with butler service. They prioritize sustainability, including mangrove preservation and self-sufficiency in electricity, natural gas, and water. These resorts represent the largest international investment in Jamaica's history and will house up to 450 staff members, a third of the employees.
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Las tres noticias más importantes del sector turístico, 4 de noviembre

🏨 Spanish hotel chains have surpassed pre-pandemic revenue levels in 2023, averaging a 27% increase according to data from 81 companies. Room00 Hotels & Hostels saw a 640% revenue increase from €5 million in 2019 to €37 million in 2023, including acquiring competitor Bluesock in 2022 and aiming for 100 establishments by 2027. Ignacio Requena, CEO, leads this expansion, including international moves into Italy. Air Arabia Maroc launched two new routes between Spain and Morocco in October 2024, adding to its 14 routes connecting the countries.
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Ignacio Sanguino se une a Fergus Group como director de Expansión

💰 Fergus Group appoints Ignacio Sanguino as Director of Expansion, joining from Iberostar. With over a decade in hospitality, the group boasts 30 hotels across key Spanish coastal destinations including Andalucía, Cataluña, Canarias, and Islas Baleares. Planning to debut three hotels in Menorca by 2025 and upgrade Punta Arabí Resort in Ibiza to 4 stars, Fergus Group projects €204 million in revenue and €87 million in GOP, marking an 88% growth over three years.
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Formación en bienestar profesional para reducir el absentismo

🚶 Absentismo laboral in the hospitality sector, notably in Canarias, can exceed 20%. Carla González, CEO and creator of Birced Bienestar, offers the Método Birced de Bienestar Profesional to transform routine job movements into health-improving exercises, potentially reducing absenteeism by at least 30%. The method involves 4-day training sessions, 3 hours each day, with 98% satisfaction reported. It targets various hotel departments, with 75% of trainings for housekeeping staff, and has been implemented by chains like Gloria Hoteles, Hovima, and Meliá. Birced Bienestar aims to reduce costs from sick leave, which averages €14,000-€24,000 per year per employee.
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