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Alex Cuenca

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La CNMC confirma la multa histórica a Booking

💸 Booking.com has been fined €413 million by Spain's CNMC for abusing its dominant position, violating Competition Law articles and EU Treaty provisions. The initial fine was €486 million, reduced after appeals. The fine splits into two penalties of €206.620 million for each infringement related to unfair commercial conditions on Spanish hotels and competition restriction. The CNMC also mandates behavior obligations to prevent future violations. Booking can appeal within two months to the National High Court. The CNMC initiated proceedings in October 2022.
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Viajes El Corte Inglés lanza una plataforma de venta de billetes de tren

🚂 Viajes El Corte Inglés introduced train ticket sales on its website, enhancing its booking platform. Customers can now search, compare, and purchase from operators such as AVE, AVLO, Renfe, and Iryo in the "Trenes" section. The service allows for combining companies and includes high-speed and national routes, with plans to expand offerings soon. This move solidifies VECI's portfolio as one of Spain's most comprehensive in the tourism sector.
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“¿Conocía señor Sánchez cuando rescató a Globalia que patrocinaba a su esposa?”

💰 President Pedro Sánchez will testify as a witness on Tuesday at 11:00 AM before judge Juan Carlos Peinado regarding allegations against his wife, Begoña Gómez, including influence peddling and corruption in the private sector. Issues include Gómez’s sponsorship agreement with Globalia's Wakalua before the €475 million rescue of Air Europa. Meetings with Air Europa's top brass occurred on June 24, July 16, 2020, at their headquarters, and a virtual meeting on July 24. Sánchez approved the airline's rescue, potentially breaching conflict of interest regulations.
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Un A320 de Easyjet procedente de UK se queda sin un piloto en pleno vuelo

🛩 An Easyjet A320 en route from the UK to Lisbon encountered an emergency with a sick pilot near the Portuguese airspace. The crew shifted to Single Pilot Operation and alerted Portuguese controllers, resulting in a shortened route and a safe landing with no further incidents. The situation highlighted the effectiveness of having two pilots for ensuring safety.
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Las agencias, incapaces de acabar con la fuga de trabajadores

🏩 In May, travel agencies recorded 70,260 employees, exceeding 70,000 for the first time and seeing a 6.6% year-on-year increase. Despite this growth, industry leaders like CEAV's Carlos Garrido and others highlight ongoing challenges in retaining qualified personnel, citing numerous factors requiring detailed study and solution seeking. Efforts to bolster the sector's appeal and improve profitability are seen as vital for enhancing employee retention and compensation, which is believed to still be below average. Training is emphasized as key for retaining and increasing talent, with initiatives focused on various skills, including global distribution systems, language proficiency, and environmental management.
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Madrid y Baleares lideran el repunte de precios hoteleros

🏨 In Spain, hotel room prices surged 8.1% year-on-year to €122.12 per night in June, following a 9.2% hike in May. Madrid led with a 22.3% price jump to €152.13 per night, marking a 33% increase since February, while occupancy rates also rose. The Balearic Islands followed with €140.52 per night, a 6.84% increase, and a record 9.5 million overnight stays. Catalonia's rates climbed 6.44% to €134.31 with 6.9 million stays. Five-star hotels saw the steepest rise of 9.1%, averaging €283 per night.
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En venta cinco A220 que su propietario no pudo pagar

💸 Fabricated by Airbus, the esteemed A220 airplane, initially designed by former Bombardier, is adopted by airlines like Delta, Baltic, and Swiss. Five almost-new A220s, manufactured in 2019, are on sale due to GTLK's inability to pay amidst financial operation issues in Ireland, exacerbated by its Russian capital amidst sanctions from the Ukraine war. Located in the Netherlands, offers were heard until last Friday by IBA, with Teneo handling the liquidation. The sale to the highest bidder is expected in the upcoming months.
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Jet2: 15% más asientos a Canarias este invierno

✈ Jet2, a leading tour operator and airline, announced an increase of 25,000 seats for flights to Tenerife, Lanzarote, and Gran Canaria from five British airports for this winter. This 15% increase compared to last year is in response to continued demand for winter holiday spots in the Canary Islands. Manchester will see two additional weekly flights to Lanzarote, and one each to Tenerife and Gran Canaria, with similar expansions at Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, and Newcastle airports. Bournemouth will debut flights to the Canaries.
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Viajes del Imserso: las peligrosas estafas que deben evitar los jubilados

🛈 Imserso's new travel season is approaching, and Spain's Ministry of Interior, in collaboration with the Policía Nacional, has launched the "Plan Mayor Seguridad" to protect seniors from scams. The plan warns of the "trile" game scam and illegal excursions offered at hotel doors. Travelers are advised to book only with licensed operators. The registration deadline was July 22, with 886,269 spots available across three lots. Sales are expected to start mid-September.
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Luis Riu: “Hay municipios en Mallorca con más vivienda vacacional que residencial”

🏨 Luis Riu, CEO of Riu Hotels, calls for increased collaboration to eradicate the illegal offering of tourist homes in Spain, which causes a sense of lack of control in many destinations. In an interview with Europa Press, he highlights the need for a brave approach involving public administrations, citizens, hoteliers, restaurants, shops, car rentals, tour operators, and vacation housing sectors. Riu cites Mallorca, where some municipalities have more vacation homes than residential ones, altering local life. He urges updating "rules of the game" to ensure tourism remains a development engine for Spain.
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