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Alex Cuenca

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Iberia operará más de 1.900 vuelos en los primeros tres días del verano

✈ Iberia, Iberia Express, and Air Nostrum will operate 1,921 flights from June 27-29 for the summer travel surge. 266,498 seats are available across short (916), medium (778), and long-haul (227) flights. 10 additional charter flights will support cruise logistics to key ports. Madrid-Barajas hosts 800 departures to popular Spanish, European (London, Paris, Rome), and Latin American (Bogotá, Mexico City) destinations. Iberia offers 3.2 million seats to Latin America, a 4% increase from last year.
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Benidorm: “Los españoles evitan a los británicos como la peste”

🏖 Daily Mail reports Benidorm's division between Spanish and British tourists on April 2025. Spanish visitors frequent the old town, while British tourists are drawn to New Town's nightlife. Locals note the separation; a local ice cream shop worker describes British behavior as disrespectful and drunken. A New Town pharmacist comments on British tourists' inappropriate attire and incivility. British tourists feel unappreciated despite their economic contribution, claiming the economy would suffer without them.
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Level ya mira al invierno con “la mayor programación de su historia”

✈ Level expands significantly from October 26, 2025, to March 28, 2026. Barcelona's El Prat Airport sees a 51% increase in seats. U.S. routes grow by 64%; NYC connections rise 126%, offering daily flights November-January and six weekly in February-March. Boston, Miami, and Los Angeles routes expand too. In South America, Buenos Aires and Santiago see a 38% increase. Level aims to surpass 400,000 seats using its expanded fleet, enhancing long-haul options.
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Las agencias ponen fin a la guerra con el ‘Imserso’ de Castilla y León

🗺️ FECLAV, supported by CEAV, withdrew its lawsuit against the "Club de los 60" program by the Junta de Castilla y León after reaching an agreement to increase sector participation. Changes include beneficiaries choosing any retail agency for bookings, removing exclusivity. The agreement, noted in the June 16 resolution, marks progress after 20 years of talks. FECLAV seeks continual program improvements and a technical committee for future editions, overseeing the 28,000 annual slots to benefit seniors and local agencies.
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Denuncian presiones de Easyjet para desactivar la huelga en España

✈️ EasyJet's cabin crew in Spain, represented by the USO union, plan to strike on June 25-27 due to labor disputes. The union reports EasyJet is replacing Spanish staff with foreign crews, operating flights with just three crew members instead of four, and pressuring sick employees to undergo medical checks. The union aims to report these practices for potential labor law violations. The Ministry of Transport mandates high minimum service levels, with coverage of 90% in Málaga, 86% in Barcelona, 88% in Alicante, and 81% in Palma de Mallorca.
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Catalonia da un vuelco a su cúpula directiva con nuevos CEOs

🏨 Catalonia Hotels & Resorts initiated executive changes after a new majority shareholder approval. CEO Manel Vallet was replaced to professionalize leadership. Guillermo Vallet Gómez stepped down as president for honorary recognition. New CEOs are Guillermo Vallet Millet and Santiago Vallet, controlling 65% of the company with Alfonso Vallet; Manel Vallet holds 35%. The company operates 80 hotels in 25 locations and aims for €644 million revenue in 2024, with €240 million operating profit and €160 million pre-tax profit.
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Globalia ficha a un arquitecto con vínculos con la SEPI

🗺️ Globalia appointed José Joaquín Martínez Mariscal as technical director in the Dominican Republic. Martínez is linked to Vicente Fernández Guerrero and has real estate ties to Blackstone. Air Europa's parent company received over €1 billion in public aid, including €475 million in 2020. Juan José Hidalgo, its president, resides in the Dominican Republic. The company also involved Víctor de Aldama, connected to the Koldo scheme, prompting the creation of several Dominican societies.
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Siam Night: la experiencia nocturna más vibrante del verano regresa a Tenerife

🏖 Siam Park, Tenerife, opens Siam Night from July 1 to the end of August, Tuesday to Saturday. Voted the world's best water park for the 10th time by TripAdvisor, it features nighttime attractions, live DJs, and laser shows. The park offers a 50% discount for Canary residents and a shuttle service. Tickets, including Siam Day & Night options, are available online. Over 10 million visitors since opening, the park emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and customer excellence.
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World2Fly: más dos millones de pasajeros y 6.000 vuelos en cuatro años

✈️ World2Fly, since 2021, has conducted over 6,000 flights, transporting more than 2 million passengers. With bases in Madrid and Lisbon, it has traveled over 41 million kilometers. By 2025, it aims to transport 1.2 million passengers, achieving 92.5% occupancy. Its fleet includes three Airbus A350s and four Airbus A330s. In 2025, new routes to Mauritius, Montego Bay, and La Romana were added, totaling 13 international routes. The most popular destinations include Punta Cana, Cancún, La Habana, and Varadero.
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“Los viajes para mayores seguirán creciendo pese a los márgenes”

🏨 Fabián Buezas, commercial director of Viajes InterRías, anticipates a successful summer in 2025, crediting growth in senior tourism and experiential products like the Camino de Santiago. Viajes InterRías saw a 12% revenue increase in summer 2023 and anticipates a 10% growth this summer. Despite price wars and labor absenteeism challenges, the company remains adaptable. Their North American market presence is growing, especially with customized offerings. Exciting times for Viajes InterRías!
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