Posts by author

Alex Cuenca

1326 posts
Ver Publicación
  • 1 min

Pangea alcanza los diez puntos de venta en España

🏘 Pangea The Travel Store expanded with a new store in León, reaching ten locations in Spain. The store is located at Calle del Carmen nº 9, León and led by Avelino del Riego of DUAOC. CEO David Hernández aims to offer an exceptional travel shopping experience with specialized travel consultants. Pangea's current Spanish presence includes four flagships in Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Valencia, and stores in Valladolid, Oviedo, Girona, Córdoba, Tenerife, and León.
Ver Publicación
Share
Ver Publicación
  • 1 min

Viajes del Imserso: Turismo Social desvela las plazas vacantes

🏖 Ávoris promotes remaining Imserso trip vacancies despite complaints of rapid sell-out. Two options offered: cultural circuits for 6 days/5 nights at €293.16 and nature tourism for 5 days/4 nights at €286.82. Available departures in December, January, and February for various routes including Ávila to Badajoz, Madrid to Alicante, and Badajoz to Cádiz.
Ver Publicación
Share
Ver Publicación
  • 2 min

La norma Marlaska saldrá a audiencia pública “en los próximos días”

📌 The Spanish Ministry of the Interior will hold a public hearing "in the coming days" on a ministerial order regarding documentary registration, effective December 2. The process will last two weeks, aiming to provide a clearer framework for companies to manage required data more efficiently. Affected companies will have the opportunity to propose improvements through the Ses.Hospedajes platform. Despite opposition from the hotel sector and threats of legal action over the government's lack of response, the executive will implement the regulation, previously rejected by both Congress and Senate, in a few days. The order emphasizes system automation and future updates to meet technological advances and company needs.
Ver Publicación
Share
Ver Publicación
  • 2 min

Los hoteleros acudirán a los tribunales por la norma Marlaska

🔔 Cehat will take legal action against Royal Decree 933/2021, set to become effective on December 2, due to the lack of government response and the negative impact on the hotel industry and travelers. Hoteliers have sought dialogue since a meeting on October 4, yet there's no official communication or detailed procedures with less than a week before the decree's enforcement. The decree complicates administrative processes for guests, affecting their lodging experience.
Ver Publicación
Share
Ver Publicación
  • 2 min

Adiós al Hilton español

🏥 Miguel Codolá named a prominent hotelier, known among peers like Fluxá and Reyero, as "the emperor". This notable figure was a pioneer in the international expansion of the Mallorcan hotel industry, teaching others to stay grounded. Despite controversies with political figures, he was admired for his bravery and personal values. His professional legacy will influence universities and schools, and he maintained a humble connection with his friends regardless of their status. The last visit from his close circle was on September 9, and he is remembered for his enduring spirit even through severe illness.
Ver Publicación
Share
Ver Publicación
  • 2 min

Lucha por el Black Friday: B Travel y Halcón, muy agresivas

🛳 Halcón and B Travel offer up to 70% off on cruises, European tours, Caribbean trips, hotel stays, and grand travels from November 22 to December 2. Deals include up to €500 off all-inclusive stays in Punta Cana, Riviera Maya, or Cuba; up to €300 off Europe departures; and up to €600 off options like Gran Canaria, Mauritius, India, Tunisia, Gambia, or Costa Rica. Viajes El Corte Inglés matches the 70% discount, with varying discounts for different travel types and summer 2025 promotions for Spanish coasts and islands. Azul Marino offers up to 30% off stays and around 10% off tours, with savings of €100-€260 on flight and accommodation packages and 60% cheaper cruises if booked by November 30. Nautalia joins with 15% off Spanish tours and up to 30% off cruises, saving up to €800 if booked this week.
Ver Publicación
Share
Ver Publicación
  • 2 min

Quiebra el turoperador We-Flytour y deja a miles de viajeros en la estacada

📌 German tour operator We-Flytour, based in Heilbronn, declared bankruptcy; all trips from November 26 cancelled. Approximately 1,500 tourists affected, mainly those planning to travel to Mallorca. The German Travel Insurance Fund (DRSF) ensures repatriation and refunds for cancelled reservations. Financial issues due to a change in credit card service provider after Get Net, a Santander subsidiary, withdrew, leading to liquidity problems and loss of key business partners. Emergency hotline available at +49 (0)69 9588 4076.
Ver Publicación
Share
Ver Publicación
  • 1 min

Airmet reúne a más de 150 agentes de viajes en Sevilla y Málaga

📍 Over 150 independent travel agents participated in Airmet's "Con Altura" tour stops in Sevilla and Málaga during a weekend, marking the company's 25th anniversary. Airmet's general director, Rubén Fernández, emphasized the value of unity in the industry for achieving ambitious goals. Partners like Amadeus, Bedsonline, Iberia, and others engaged in "Charlas Con Altura" talks, promoting collaboration. Andalusian tourism also featured, introducing their Andalusian Crush campaign. Following events in Santiago, Madrid, and Barcelona, the tour heads to Tenerife and Gran Canaria on November 29-30.
Ver Publicación
Share
Ver Publicación
  • 1 min

Impactante: la brutal explosión tras el accidente del Boeing 737 de Swiftair

💥 Boeing 737 of Swiftair crashed in a residential area near Vilna airport, Lithuania. The accident occurred overnight, with footage of the crash shared by The Aviation Herald. The plane hit a two-story building housing 12 people, with no injuries reported among them. One body was found, two occupants, including the pilot, were hospitalized, and another crew member was also admitted. Causes being investigated include human or technical failure and possible terrorism due to GPS signal jamming in the area, potentially by Russia.
Ver Publicación
Share