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Costa Rica facilita compensar la huella apoyando la economía verde

🌱 Travelers in Costa Rica can calculate and compensate their carbon footprint in real-time for transportation, electricity, and air conditioning using a calculator at https://www.fonafifo.go.cr/es/calculadora/. The initiative funds tree planting, watershed protection, natural regeneration, and agroforestry systems. Costa Rica's sustainable tourism model includes small-scale businesses, with 94% of accommodations having fewer than 40 rooms, and a commitment to conservation with nearly 60% forest coverage, 26% protected areas, and 6.5% of the world's biodiversity. Fonafifo, recognized for its Payment for Environmental Services (PSA) program for over 20 years, has facilitated the reforestation of 1,470,152 hectares from 1997 to 2023 and planted over eight million trees since 2003. Over 18,000 contracts have been signed, benefiting biodiversity conservation areas and local communities.
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Comunidad Valenciana: ya se pueden pedir ayudas para eficiencia energética

💰 Comunidad Valenciana allocated over 21 million euros (21,037,538.83 euros) from the NextGenerationEU funds to promote energy efficiency among tourism establishments registered in the Valencian Tourism Registry or included in certain CNAE codes. Beneficiaries might include restaurants, convention organizers, amusement parks, and more. Grants support photovoltaic installations with at least 80% for self-consumption, appliance replacement, energy and water management systems, and measures aimed at circular economy like reutilization and recycling of waste.
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El RevPar de los hoteles sube un 13% de enero a septiembre

🏨 In Spanish hotels, RevPAR increased by 13% from January to September compared to the same period in 2023. Occupancy rates reached 75.4%, ADR rose to €162.8, and RevPAR to €122.7. Madrid's occupancy improved by 4.7% to 75%, while Barcelona's occupancy was 79.8%, with average room costs at €193.6 and €166.8, respectively. Madrid's RevPAR surged by 21.8% to €125.1, and Barcelona's grew by 9.5% to €154.5. Málaga led with an occupancy rate of 85.3%, followed by Valencia at 83.5%, and Alicante at 82%.
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Siguen al alza las reservas en España en plena crisis de Oriente Medio

📊 In Spain, hotel bookings saw double-digit growth in the last week of October compared to the same period last year, amidst a volatile geopolitical environment in the Middle East. Specifically, during October 21-27, early bookings made up 22.3% of total hotel reservations via TravelgateX. Key annual growth by region was: Catalonia (+32.3%), Andalucía (+22.6%), Madrid (+27.2%), Valencia (+27.8%), and Balearic Islands (+34.7%). Demand for Spain has been robust since late September, with approximately 20% of the bookings made over 90 days in advance.
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Vuelo Madrid-Tokio: la oportunidad de recuperar al emisor japonés

✈ Iberia resumed the Madrid-Tokyo route, operating the first flight with 352 passengers on board an Airbus A350. The connection is expected to contribute €100 million to the GDPs of Spain and Japan and create about 1,900 jobs in the first year. Flights will operate three times a week, offering 90,000 seats annually. The route, now the longest in Iberia's network at 14 hours eastbound and 16 hours westbound, bypasses Russian airspace, involving a double crew including four pilots and 10 cabin crew members. In 2023, Madrid hosted 51,741 Japanese travelers and 44,833 from January to August 2024, a 58.5% increase from the previous year. The direct flight aims to recover pre-pandemic Japanese tourism levels to Spain, currently at 62%.
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Las tres noticias más importantes del sector turístico, 28 de octubre

🌞 Ranking Hosteltur highlights top executives from Spain's 35 leading hotel chains in 2023, with 80% headquartered in Baleares, Cataluña, and Madrid. Controversy arises in Comunitat Valenciana as Cullera, Gandia, Oliva, and Paterna lose Fitur 2025 promotional counters, affecting tourism visibility. Skyscanner's report reveals 80% of global travelers plan to travel more in 2025, with Brazilians, Indians, Emiratis, and Saudis leading in spending and group experiences.
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Grupo Martinón abre el hotel Hyatt Centric Santo Domingo

🏨 The first Hyatt Centric hotel in the Caribbean, located in Ensanche Piantini, Santo Domingo, offers 130 rooms and suites. It features meeting space for 358 people, an 11th-floor terrace for weddings and events, a gym, and a rooftop pool. The hotel boasts four dining options, including a restaurant with local and international flavors, a lobby bar, a café, and a rooftop bar with a live DJ. Luis Emilio Gómez García, the general manager, aims to create memorable guest experiences and showcase Piantini's culture and attractions. Hyatt Centric is a lifestyle hotel brand with 60 properties worldwide.
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Gran Canaria: un universo en cada paso

🏖 Gran Canaria, celebrated as "el continente en miniatura," offers year-round desirable climate and diverse landscapes. The Roque Nublo, at over 1,800 meters, provides panoramic views and is a Monumento Natural. Half of the island's territory is a Biosphere Reserve, featuring almond trees, fruit orchards, and palm oases reminiscent of Arizona's canyons. With 128 beaches and average temperatures of 24 degrees Celsius, Gran Canaria's south boasts the unique Dunas de Maspalomas in Europe. The capital, Las Palmas, merges history and modernity, while the three-kilometer Las Canteras beach has a natural volcanic rock barrier. The northern region contrasts with rugged coasts and offers an authentic Canarian tradition. The island's outdoor sports, including trekking, water sports, and almost 60 km of beaches, are accessible all year. Gran Canaria also has seven exclusive golf courses and a rich gastronomy scene offering fresh seafood, local wines, and the artisanal queso de flor. Ideal for wellness tourism, it has spa and wellness centers utilizing local products like aloe vera.
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Accor y el desafío de crecer en España en el segmento vacacional

🏨 Accor celebrates an exceptional 2024, surpassing projections with double-digit growth for a second historic year across all hotel markets in Spain. Despite expectations of softer growth in other European countries, Spain is set to break another record. Investment in Spanish hotels has soared, becoming an established asset class, accounting for more than 5% of diversified investment portfolios. Accor has signed the SLS Madrid, planning more in Costa del Sol and Barcelona. The trend leans towards luxury and economy segments; luxury thrives due to limited supply, whilst economy benefits from professional, reliable operators. Accor's goal is to expand in vacation segments, leveraging Spain's 65% vacation-oriented hotel offer. Current Spanish projects include 12 economy and one midscale hotel, with Novotel Valencia opening by year-end. Accor aims to introduce new brands like Tribe and Swissôtel to Spain, targeting top capitals and vacation destinations.
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La lista top de los 35 hoteleros españoles ¿Quién es quién?

🏡 The HOSTELTUR Ranking lists executives from the top 35 Spanish hotel chains by revenue, based on sales data for 2023 and 2022. The headquarters of 80% of these companies are located in just three autonomous communities: Balearic Islands (14 companies), Catalonia (8), and the Community of Madrid (7). Revenue data for 2023 began to be published in October. Upcoming reports will analyze sales evolution over the last decade and compare revenue growth with room number increases. Additional rankings will be released in 2024, detailing the number of hotels and rooms for over a hundred Spanish hotel chains.
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