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Alex Cuenca

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Ofensiva de Egipto que amenaza con arrebatar turistas a España

🏕️ Egipto targets to double tourists to 30 million by 2031 after recording 15.7 million in 2023, potentially impacting tourism in Spain and other Mediterranean destinations. The growth plan includes hotel construction and air expansion, with hotel rate averages at €103.3 per night compared to Spain's €145.1. Key developments include the Grand Egyptian Museum opening in October. Challenges include attracting airlines like Ryanair, but Tui and Easyjet are increasing operations.
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Tragedia aérea en Washington: todo lo que se sabe sobre el siniestro

💥 American Airlines' CRJ 700 collided with a helicopter during approach to National Reagan Airport's Runway 33, less commonly used than Runway 01/19. The incident, which took place over the east bank of the river turning northwest, resulted in 64 fatalities. The NTSB is examining the collision avoidance system (TCAS) and air traffic control warnings. Prior images show the CRJ 700's authorized approach maneuver, and air traffic controllers had issued warnings to the helicopter. The investigation aims to prevent future incidents, with early findings potentially expedited due to the crash's significance and political impact.
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Valencia limita a un 2% el número de pisos turísticos por barrio

🏨 Valencia's City Council, led by Mayor María José Catalá, plans to limit tourist apartments to 2% per neighborhood to preserve residential character. Areas like Ciutat Vella and Cabanyal, already over the limit, will see a ban on new licenses, while buildings designated for tourist use could boost rehabilitation of deteriorated zones. The municipal government will soon start revising urban regulations, with an environmental assessment document possibly approved by the Local Government Board. The opposition criticizes the plan, with Compromís calling for a permanent commission to strategize, while PSPV demands a total ban, noting tourist homes exceed 10,000. An existing moratorium on licenses, expiring in May, may extend up to two years pending new regulation.
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Agencias y consumidores se unen para frenar ‘la norma Marlaska’

🔎 Travel agencies and the Consumer Organization (OCU) demand suspension of the data collection rule proposed by Minister Marlaska, awaiting Brussels' review for potential EU Data Protection Regulation breaches. Complaint initiated by MEP Dolors Montserrat; Commissioner Michael McGrath confirms ongoing evaluation. The rule (RD 933/2021) criticized for excessive personal data collection, overburdening businesses, especially SMEs, with high responsibility for data custody, potentially impacting competition.
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W2M abre una nueva tienda premium y ya roza las 20

🏠 World2Meet (W2M) opened a new boutique under its premium brand Grand Azulmarino in Sevilla's Plaza de la Gavidia, as part of an expansion plan now totaling 19 boutiques across Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Valladolid, Zaragoza, Málaga, Valencia, Palma de Mallorca, Murcia, Alicante, Granada, Oviedo, Sevilla, A Coruña, and San Sebastián. Carmen Meleno González will lead the new team, specializing in luxury tailored experiences, aiming to enhance Sevillian customers' travel experience with comfort and personalization.
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Hotelbeds debutará en Bolsa con un valor de 2.660 a 3.030 millones

📈 HBX Group, aiming for a stock market debut with a public offering in Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, and Valencia, plans to raise €725 million in new shares and sell €25 million in existing shares, totaling up to €750 million. Indicative price per share is set between €10.50 and €12.50 for a market capitalization of €2.66 to €3.03 billion. The final price will be determined after demand assessment by February 10, with trading expected to start on February 13, 2025. Current shareholders, including Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and funds managed by Cinven and EQT, will offer up to 2 million shares to qualified investors. BofA Securities will possibly buy up to 15% more shares within 30 days post-launch. HBX Group owns travel platforms like Hotelbeds, operates in over 170 countries.
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Imserso: Turismo Social plantea abrir los viajes a extranjeros

👨 Beatriz Varela, the general director of social tourism at Ávoris, suggests that the Imserso program could benefit from expanding its capacity to potentially serve hundreds of thousands more people. Currently, there's a proposal for the Imserso to increase its offering by 1.5 million places. Varela also recommends opening the program to foreign retirees, potentially attracting 100,000 to 300,000 additional beneficiaries in the initial years. Key markets include the UK, Germany, and Nordic countries. This expansion aims to boost the Spanish economy during the low season. The possibility of including destinations in France and Portugal has been discussed, with potential implementation in the upcoming season.
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Boeing desvela qué compañía estrenará el 777X

✈️ Boeing confirmed Lufthansa will be the first airline to introduce the new 777X model, the largest twin-engine plane ever built. Initially expected to debut with Emirates, the launch was reassessed during Boeing's Q4 earnings call by CFO Brian West. Despite seat certification challenges for Lufthansa's orders, Boeing aims to deliver the first 777X in 2026. Lufthansa has ordered 27 units, while Emirates remains the largest buyer with 205 aircraft on order.
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Padre e hijo comparten cabina por primera vez en Air Europa

✈️ Álvaro padre e hijo, both pilots at Air Europa, flew together for the first time, marking a momentous event for the airline. The father has an "impeccable" career and serves as an inspiration within the family and among colleagues. This flight represents the beginning of a new era and continues a family tradition. The event symbolizes pride in the legacy and tradition passed down through generations at Air Europa.
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Ryanair tacha de “loco comunista” al ministro español de Consumo

🛫 Michael O'Leary, Ryanair's President, retaliated against Spain's Consumer Affairs Minister Pablo Bustinduy, calling him a "crazy communist" for spearheading a significant penalty of €179 million imposed on five low-cost airlines, including Ryanair, for charging for hand luggage. Ryanair faces the heftiest part of the fine with €107.8 million. The Ministry labeled their practices as "abusive," breaching consumer regulations by treating hand luggage as an "indispensable element." Infractions include extra fees for seat reservations, opaque pre-contractual price information, no cash payments, and a €20 surcharge for reissuing boarding passes, uniquely penalizing Ryanair.
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