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Alex Cuenca

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Alerta en el turismo español por el “acoso” a los turistas

🏖️ Spain is facing a wave of tourismophobia, with the Mesa del Turismo highlighting concerns over "harassment" campaigns against tourists. President Juan Molas emphasizes the importance of welcoming tourists and the need for political unity against such actions. Tourism is vital for Spain, contributing 13% to the GDP directly and creating over 3 million jobs. The lobby is advocating for a prompt action plan and a coordinated effort to mitigate the negative image being reported by international media.
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Emergencia en un Boeing 787 de Air Europa con 336 pasajeros a bordo

💶 En Asunción, un Boeing 787 de Air Europa con 336 pasajeros sufrió un incidente durante el despegue en el Aeropuerto Internacional Silvio Pettirossi debido al impacto de un ave. Los pilotos tuvieron que realizar un aterrizaje de emergencia siguiendo el protocolo de liberación de combustible. Después del incidente, el avión fue reparado para retomar los vuelos.
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Meliá consolida su compromiso sostenible mediante la certificación “Ecostars”

🏨 Meliá Hotels International completes "Ecostars" certification, recognizing sustainable practices in energy efficiency and environmental management. The assessment requires data on consumption by type and adherence to Ecostars' efficiency parameters. Meliá's CEO, Gabriel Escarrer, notes the certification enhances both reputation and business outcomes, improving bookings due to visible sustainability. Ecostars is globally recognized, with Meliá's portfolio comprising 160 hotels in Europe, 60 in the Americas, 40 in Asia, and 10 in Africa.
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Las agencias online se revuelven contra los abusos de Google

📌 Online travel agencies and GDS accuse Google of violating the EU Digital Markets Act due to preferences in search results. Eu Travel Tech claims Google's proposed solutions don't fully comply with regulations, potentially rendering them ineffective. Emmanuel Mounier, the entity's secretary-general, highlights Google Search's bias towards its own services in search results, impacting the diversity of choices for its 300-400 million monthly active users and dominating with a 90% market share. Mounier urges the European Commission to ensure Google's compliance and requests an immediate investigation if conditions don't change.
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Iberia se refuerza en Estados Unidos de la mano del A321XLR

🚀 Iberia will double its Boston service with the Airbus A321XLR, adding a second daily flight from Madrid starting February 14 at 12:35, arriving in the US at 17:40. The return flight departs at 16:35 and arrives in Spain at 21:35. The initial service commences November 14 with an 8 hours and 25 minutes flight. On January 15, 2025, Iberia will begin flying to Washington DC six times a week. The A321XLR features 182 seats and offers up to 60% more luggage storage.
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Tui: “La población española no está en contra del turismo”

📌 TUI CEO Sebastian Ebel discussed "tourism-phobia" in Spain with Tourism Minister Jordi Hereu and State Secretary Rosario Sánchez, advocating for "social sustainability." Protests against mass tourism have occurred in Baleares, Andalucía, Canarias, and Barcelona in recent weeks. Ebel emphasized tourism should be sustainable and welcomed by locals. He mentioned TUI plans to bring over six million tourists to Spain this summer, and debated the European Union's Travel Package Directive, seeking Spain's support to avoid "additional burdens" on the industry.
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Airbus reacciona tras el fiasco de las ventas del A330neo

✈ Airbus A330neo sales reached only 42 units in 2023, far behind the A320 with 1,835 units and the A350's 300 units. Malaysia Airlines plans to receive four of the 20 A330neos ordered in 2024. Airbus is promoting the model via a social media miniseries "The Heir Apparent," focusing on design, cabin features, and engine efficiency. China's purchase of 100 aircraft could be the A330neo's salvation after talks between former French President Emmanuel Macron and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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Boeing retrasará aún más las entregas de los 737 Max

🛫 Boeing announces new delays in 737 MAX deliveries scheduled for 2025 and 2026, aiming to focus on correct processes and safety after an incident on January 5 with Alaska Airlines. Delays range from three to six months, adding to existing pandemic-induced setbacks. Ryanair, expecting 211 units, is impacted, with CEO Michael O’Leary warning of economic consequences and considering compensation claims. United Airlines awaits 497 aircraft, Southwest 482, and Emirates and Lion Air 205 and 229 respectively.
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Madrid y Barcelona: así combatirán el desmadre de los pisos turísticos

📌 Madrid and Barcelona target urgent regulation of tourist apartments to address housing access and preserve city cohabitation. Madrid's mayor José Luis Martínez Almeida reveals 30% of tourists stay in licensed tourist apartments, with new rules underway including moratorium, increased fines, and inspections. Barcelona's mayor Jaume Collboni plans to eliminate 10,101 tourist apartments by 2028, amid a 70% rent and 40% purchase price surge over the past decade.
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