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Alex Cuenca

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Alegato contra la turismofobia en la BBC: “Los británicos son bienvenidos a España”

🏖️ Manuel Butler, Director of the Spanish Tourist Office in London, reassures that British tourists are welcome in Spain despite localized anti-tourism protests in Tenerife and Barcelona. The BBC interview highlights tourism as part of Spain's DNA, with over-tourism being addressed through measures like collaborating with UK stakeholders, promoting off-peak travel, diversifying tourism products, and investing in sustainability. Upcoming protests in Canary Islands on May 18 seek sustainable tourism models, following tensions over unchecked rental increases and incidents targeting tourists.
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Europa estudia imponer aranceles a Boeing como represalia a Trump

🛩 Europe considers imposing tariffs on Boeing-manufactured planes, retaliating against US tariffs on European steel, aluminum, and automotive exports. The European Commission's potential countermeasures could affect $100 billion in US imports. These tariffs require EU member states' majority support. Meanwhile, airlines, especially in China, reassess ties with Boeing post-Trump policies, with Boeing reallocating up to 50 rejected aircraft and discussing repainting with prospective international customers.
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Así es un Madrid-Chicago en business a bordo de un A330 de Iberia

✈ OnBoardHD releases a "trip report" aboard an Iberia A330-300 detailing the experience of flying business class on a long-haul flight from Madrid to Chicago, after an initial journey from Vienna to Madrid on an A320. The report showcases Barajas Airport, business seats, dining, and entertainment, with the passenger noting it as a "remarkably comfortable" first-time experience in Iberia's long-distance business class.
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“Hay una enorme preocupación por el absentismo laboral”

🚫 Yésika Aguilar from Foment del Treball highlighted increased absenteeism in tourism businesses post-pandemic, causing high costs and productivity losses. In Catalonia, economic evaluations of absenteeism's impact are crucial. About 80% of Spain's absenteeism involves common contingencies, with over 8.7 million sick leave cases in 2024 costing over €28.9 billion. A collaborative approach involving business organizations, unions, and administrations is needed to address this multifaceted issue. Adecco Group and Foment del Treball are working on a project to understand and propose solutions for absenteeism.
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Alertan de que las reseñas falsas “son una amenaza para el turismo”

📝 Next Monday, the Spanish Senate will debate a motion by the Partido Popular to stop fake reviews on digital tourism platforms, focusing on the hospitality sector. PP's Tourism spokesperson, Agustín Almodóbar, states fake reviews can cause a restaurant to lose up to 30% of reservations in a week. Proposed actions include ending anonymity in reviews, requiring platforms to verify that reviews come from actual customers, imposing penalties for fraudulent accounts, conducting periodic external audits, and establishing a public ranking system for platforms that adhere to high standards in opinion management and data protection. The motion aims to ensure a fair market prioritizing authenticity, quality, and consumer protection, addressing the digital challenges that outpace current legal frameworks.
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El futuro de Iberia Express, en el aire tras el portazo de los pilotos

🛫 IAG considers launching a new low-cost airline in Madrid due to a stalemate with Iberia Express pilots, who refused to vote on a growth proposal. CEO Luis Gallego emphasizes the importance of cooperation and the goal to provide professional development opportunities for flight personnel. After failed negotiations over pay equality with Iberia pilots, a new Barajas-based airline or an enhanced partnership with Air Nostrum are potential strategies to maintain competitiveness in short to medium haul flights from Madrid.
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Ryanair pierde una doble batalla judicial con Aena por las tasas

✈️ Ryanair's appeals against Aena's 2022 airport charges were rejected by Spain's Audiencia Nacional, affirming the legality of a 3.17% interannual decrease. Despite Ryanair's argument for a 10.99% reduction and claims of pandemic costs being disproportionally charged, the court confirmed compliance with DORA regulations and CNMC's stance that 2020-2021 COVID-19 costs should be included in 2022 fees. The airline, also accusing Aena of abusing its dominant position, was ordered to pay €10,000 in legal costs and has the option to appeal further.
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Así se reparten el mercado europeo Airbus y Boeing

✈ Airbus dominates the European commercial aviation market with a 41% share of operated flights, a 1% increase from the previous year, while Boeing maintains a stable 32% share. Ryanair, a key Boeing client, reached an average of 3,044 daily flights in 2024, an 8% increase from 2023, surpassing 3,000 daily flights for the first time in a year. Among the top 20 airlines in Europe, Airbus holds a 55% share versus Boeing's 34%. Airbus's "neo" family represented 27% of its operated flights in 2024, and Boeing's Max series accounted for 16% of its flights. Embraer holds the third spot with a 6% market share, with the remaining 21% split among other manufacturers.
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Airbnb deberá informar a Hacienda de los ingresos de sus anfitriones

🏠 In Spain, the Tax Agency will include Airbnb hosts' incomes in taxpayers' fiscal data due to the European directive DAC7. Hosts with over 30 transactions or earnings above €2,000 in 2024 will be identified. Rental income must be declared as property income without fiscal reductions; additional services require VAT registration. This aims to increase transparency and compliance in vacation rental earnings.
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El colapso acecha al aeropuerto de Valencia sin visos de ampliación

✈ Valencia Airport hits a record with nearly 2.5 million passengers in the first quarter of 2025, up by 400,000 from the previous year, showing a 14.3% interannual growth. It's one of the fastest-growing airports globally, with a 20% increase in March due to direct connections to European capitals and new summer routes. Manises is expected to exceed its annual operational limit of 10.5 million passengers soon, having already reached a quarter of its capacity. Meanwhile, a €400 million expansion plan set for 2027-2031 is still in preliminary stages.
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