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🏗️ Ginés Martínez of Alpitour World and Amuda Goueli of Destinia indicate that tourism's negative impact is due to illegal lodging rather than the industry itself, which contributes to 13% of GDP and millions of jobs. María José Aguiló of the Mallorca Hotel Business Federation (FEHM) emphasizes housing and mobility issues, citing the introduction of tourist accommodations in residential areas without adequate regulation. The sector's uncontrolled elements create tensions, with platforms like Airbnb avoiding stricter rental regulations. The debate intensified at the "Perspectives of the Balearic Tourism Sector for 2025" event by APD.

🏠 Spain is predicted to receive 115 million foreign visitors in the coming years, positioning it as the world's top tourist destination with the tourism sector contributing over 15% to the economy. Strikes affecting road transport, taxis, and indefinite strikes from December 23 if no agreement is reached with employers and the government. All flights from Charleroi Airport in Brussels canceled on Tuesday 22 due to a security personnel strike. In 2023, Spain surpassed 85 million international tourists with 347 million hotel nights recorded; global tourism reached 1.3 billion arrivals. Spanish hotel chains saw a 21.2% increase in annual turnover from the previous year, with some even tripling. Renaissance Hotels opened its first establishment in Panama City. Louis Vuitton will open a luxury hotel in Paris in 2026. China operates a high-speed night train line connecting Hong Kong, Beijing, and Shanghai since June. Grupo Numa plans to open boutique apartments in Valencia in 2026, with expansion plans for at least seven more Spanish cities.