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Alex Cuenca

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Un Boeing 737 de American, envuelto en llamas tras aterrizar

🚀 An American Airlines Boeing 737 caught fire at Denver International Airport last Thursday after being diverted from Colorado Springs to Dallas-Fort Worth due to engine vibrations. The incident led to the immediate evacuation of 172 passengers and six crew members. Emergency teams quickly extinguished the fire. Twelve individuals sustained minor injuries and were taken to local hospitals, while others were re-accommodated in the terminal. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the mechanical failure.
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La venta de TAP, en el aire por la crisis política de Portugal

🛫 Portugal's political crisis led to Prime Minister Luis Montenegro's resignation and suspension of TAP Air Portugal's privatization process, initially set for this month. The interim government, with limited powers, couldn't formalize the sale, possibly delaying it by 6-12 months. Parpública managed the sale with Bank of America and Morais Leitão as advisors. Potential buyers include IAG, Lufthansa, and Air France-KLM. Final decisions await the new administration post-elections, likely in May.
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W2M escenifica su apuesta por Portugal en la BTL de Lisboa

🏠 World2Meet (W2M) participated in BTL 2025 in Lisbon from March 12-16, featuring two stands of 600 square meters each. The event showcased their brands and included 60 customer service stations with 45 travel agencies participating. They aimed to strengthen their market presence after reporting €200 million in revenue for 2024 with double-digit operating profit, and are targeting over 20% growth in 2025. World2Fly, W2M's airline, operates from Lisbon to Punta Cana and Varadero.
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¿Ha vuelto Viajes Marsans 15 años después de su quiebra?

🏖 Viajes Marsans, a brand known for its presence in the Spanish tourism market, is allegedly returning after nearly 15 years since its bankruptcy. A statement claims they're embarking on a new phase emphasizing digitalization and innovation. Skepticism arises as industry experts suggest the relaunch could be a scam, citing a basic website with technical issues and scant content. Marsans' collapse in 2020 resulted in a €373 million deficit and over 11,000 creditors.
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Mallorca contará con 1 millón de euros para el Plan de Accesibilidad Universal

📍 Llorenç Galmés, presidente del Consell de Mallorca, presentó el Plan de Accesibilidad Universal de Mallorca en la feria internacional de turismo ITB, orientado a todas las personas independientemente de sus necesidades especiales. El Plan, con 1 millón de euros de presupuesto provenientes de los fondos ITS, forma parte del Plan de Actuación de la Fundació Mallorca Turisme 2024-2027 y fue aprobado por unanimidad en 2024. Incluye una oficina para gestionar la inclusión, una Mesa de turismo accesible, y mejoras en la web y redes sociales, apoyándose en colaboradores como Tur4All y Impulsa Igualdad. Mallorca avanza así en su compromiso de turismo responsable y accesible.
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W2M obtiene la validación de la SBTi para sus objetivos de descarbonización

🌎 World2Meet's climate strategy, aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative and the Paris Agreement, aims to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. Short-term goals include reducing scope 1 and 2 emissions by at least 42% and fuel emissions by 16% compared to 2023, alongside a 25% reduction in scope 3 emissions from various factors. By 2050, the long-term goal is a 90% reduction in absolute scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions compared to 2023, with the remaining emissions neutralized by carbon removal projects.
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Cehat reelige a Jorge Marichal como presidente y renueva su directiva

🏨 Jorge Marichal reelected as president of the Spanish Confederation of Hotels and Tourist Lodgings (CEHAT) for the third consecutive time during the association's electoral plenary. The Executive Committee was renewed, consisting of four vice-presidents: Santiago García-Nieto (Barcelona), Gabriel García (Madrid), José Carlos Escribano (Costa del Sol), and Javier Vich (Baleares), plus fourteen members including Ana Beriain (Navarra), Eduard Farriol (Tarragona), Ana Mayor (Comunidad Valenciana), and José Luis Iniesta (Extremadura). Miguel Mirones is the treasurer, and Ramón Estalella remains as general secretary.
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Sandra Ortega gana la primera batalla judicial por la quiebra de Room Mate

💰 Sandra Ortega, daughter of Amancio Ortega, won a legal battle against EBN Banco de Negocios, which demanded over 1.5 million euros from her after Room Mate's bankruptcy. The Madrid Court (Juzgado de Primera Instancia número 46) ruled she didn't authorize the guarantee by Rosp Corunna for Kike Sarasola's hotel chain. Financial entities claim around 150 million euros for "comfort letters" breaches, but evidence and a handwriting analysis confirmed Ortega's non-consent. EBN can appeal to the Audiencia Provincial de Madrid, yet the current ruling supports Ortega, who denies authorizing the guarantees and blames her former asset manager.
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China pone fecha al estreno del rival del A350 y del B787

🚀 China's C929 wide-body aircraft, led by Zhao Chunling, targets its first flight in 2030. The Comac-built plane aims to compete with Boeing 787 and Airbus A350, seating 280-400 passengers with a 12,000 km range. Air China is the launch customer. Following the C919's expected European certification in 2025, China advances in aviation, challenging Airbus and Boeing's market dominance.
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