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Carla Mendez

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La eficiencia energética, palanca de ahorro y competitividad para los hoteles de Girona

🏠 Lloret de Mar, October 9, 2025 – The ITH Hotel Energy Meetings, organized by the Instituto Tecnológico Hotelero (ITH) and the Federació d’Hostaleria i Turisme de les Comarques de Girona, showcased the role of energy efficiency in enhancing competitiveness for Girona's tourism sector. The event, featuring Antoni Escudero and Coralía Pino, introduced the ITHSaveHotel program, offering energy cost reduction strategies, expert advice, public funding, and certifications, drawing over 7,500 tourism establishments in Girona.
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Gran Canaria impulsa la transformación digital hotelera

📈 Gran Canaria, 9 de octubre de 2025 – The Hotel Data Game Challenge, organizado por ITH y FEHT, se celebró en Gloria Palace San Agustín Thalasso & Hotel. Este evento reunió expertos para impulsar la digitalización hotelera mediante IA y análisis de datos. Inaugurado por José María Mañaricua, Beatriz Heras, y Marco Aurelio Pérez, destacó la competitividad tecnológica. Participantes incluyeron Álvaro Muñoz, Yolanda Younes, Paula Reinoso, Teresa de Pablo, y Javier de la Lastra.
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Trazabilidad sin fronteras gracias a los textiles inteligentes de Resuinsa

📳 Hotel La Pagerie in Martinique has integrated RFID technology into textiles from Resuinsa. This system connects manufacturers, hotels, and laundries via the cloud, providing real-time data. Every textile includes an RFID tag from day one, ensuring lifecycle tracking. Collaborating with UBI Solutions, Resuinsa offers a reliable, adaptable solution, demonstrating that intelligent textile management transcends location. RFID technology enhances control and efficiency globally, making distance irrelevant.
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Alojamiento para empleados: una ventaja competitiva para tu cadena hotelera

🏨 2025, hotel industry, employee accommodation, competitive advantage. With a rising demand for hospitality staff, hotels might offer employee housing as a strategic benefit to differentiate from rivals. Suitable for year-round or seasonal operations, this approach addresses workforce stability and well-being. Models include free housing, salary-in-kind, or low-cost rent for staff. Ensuring separation between work and living spaces, clear agreements, and legal compliance are crucial. Implementing this could reduce staff turnover and enhance company reputation.
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Enovam se incorpora al ITH para impulsar la eficiencia energética y la sostenibilidad en el sector hotelero

🏨 Instituto Tecnológico Hotelero (ITH) partners with Enovam to promote energy efficiency and sustainability in the tourism sector. This collaboration aims to guide hotels towards an eco-friendly energy model via professional advice and customized solutions. Enovam provides comprehensive support, from consumption analysis to implementing savings measures. Álvaro Carrillo de Albornoz, ITH's director, emphasizes sustainability as key for hotels' future, enhancing profitability and competitiveness while supporting decarbonization goals.
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Cloudbeds hace parte del 2% élite de socios de conectividad del Grupo Expedia

📈 Cloudbeds, la plataforma de gestión hotelera, obtuvo el Estado de Socio de Conectividad Élite de Expedia para 2025, situándose en el top 2% mundial. CEO Adam Harris destacó la importancia de esta colaboración para el éxito de los usuarios y el desarrollo conjunto de nuevas vías de crecimiento. Cloudbeds logró una tasa de éxito de integración API del 99.7%, reservas del 100% y un crecimiento del 36% en nuevas propiedades conectadas con Expedia. Fundada en 2012, Cloudbeds opera en más de 150 países y ha recibido múltiples reconocimientos, incluido el Technology Fast 500 de Deloitte en 2024.
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TECO Mobility y Mastercard convierten el puerto de Málaga en el primero en España en ofrecer servicio privado de bicicletas eléctricas para cruceristas

🚲 TECO Mobility and Mastercard, in collaboration with the Junta de Andalucía, the Ayuntamiento de Málaga, and Turismo y Planificación de Costa del Sol, unveiled a pilot project at the Málaga port, making it the first in Spain to offer private electric bike services for cruise passengers. With the "No app, just tap" system, bikes can be unlocked via a physical bank card or mobile device. The initiative aims to provide sustainable transportation, reduce CO2 emissions, and create positive environmental, cultural, and social impacts. According to Mastercard's "Travel Trends 2024" report, Málaga is a favorite coastal destination for Middle Eastern and African tourists. Mastercard's study reveals that 69% of travelers would pay up to 5% more for sustainable vacations.
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Cloudbeds incorpora a CAOBA Hotels como nuevo Partner Consultor Certificado

🏨 Cloudbeds, a leading innovator in hotel management technology, has partnered with CAOBA Hotels, enhancing support for independent hoteliers globally. The strategic alliance aims to boost direct booking opportunities, with properties using Cloudbeds experiencing up to 200% increases in reservations. CAOBA will provide specialized consultancy to maximize property visibility. An event in Ibiza from May 2-4 will celebrate the partnership, bringing together Cloudbeds representatives and industry stakeholders. Cloudbeds has been awarded the best PMS and Channel Manager (2021-2025) by Hotel Tech Report and recognized in Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 in 2024.
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Semana Santa: ¿tu canal de voz está preparado para lo que se viene?

???? 📈 In Spain, Semana Santa 2025 sees a 62% increase in reservations compared to the previous year, with an average stay rising from 2.9 to 4.25 nights, leading to a higher average ticket of €684.95 per booking, up from €381.20 in March 2024. Despite a 27% cancellation rate due to April rain forecasts, this remains lower than 2024's 30% cancelations. Call Center services like Ring2Travel are crucial for handling demand spikes and improving customer service and conversion rates.
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El informe de Cloudbeds presenta nuevas prioridades para los hostels en 2025

📈 Cloudbeds' 2025 report on hostel trends, based on data from 2,300 hostels in 62 countries with nearly 11 million bookings (2022-2024), indicates a shift towards optimizing performance due to labor shortages and price-sensitive travelers. Key findings include a rise in shared dorm occupancy and a decline in private room occupancy from the previous year; a 1.7% decrease in shared dorm ADR and a 4% drop in private room ADR; OTAs accounting for 74% of bookings; long stays of over 14 nights comprising 11% of dorm reservations; weekends being peak times with 35% of bookings; and OTA bookings having the highest cancellation rate at 19%. Emerging trends for 2025 include a focus on value, additional revenue streams, rising costs, labor reductions, staff turnover, and widespread adoption of AI in hostel operations. For more details, visit Cloudbeds at www.cloudbeds.com.
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