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Así queda el Consejo de Grupo Barceló

📈 Simón Barceló Tous, a key figure in Grupo Barceló, transitions to co-chair with Simón Pedro Barceló, fostering growth in Latin America. The 2025 transition incorporated fourth-generation leaders, including Marta Barceló. Antonio Tovar Barceló, CEO for Latin America, oversees operations in Central America and the Caribbean. The 2026 leadership includes Raúl González and Vicente Fenollar in key roles. Co-chair Simón Barceló Tous will oversee Mexico's direction to ensure smooth succession.
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El plan de expansión de easyJet impacta en sus resultados: pierde más de 100 M €

🛫 EasyJet, in its fiscal Q1 (Sept-Dec 2025), reported pre-tax losses of £93M (€107M), up from £61M (€70M) the previous year. Capacity investments at Milan Linate and Rome Fiumicino need more time to mature. 22.7M passengers were transported, a 7% increase. Revenue rose 11% to £2.257B (€2.595B). EasyJet Holidays saw a 20% client increase, earning £50M (€58M). 63% of Q2 capacity is sold. CEO Kenton Jarvis noted strong demand and positive customer experience investments.
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Nautalia jubila el trabajo rutinario para rescatar al asesor de viajes subiéndose al carro de la IA

💻 Nautalia, in January 2026, allied with Acai Travel to utilize AI in Spain, where 52% of agents desire more automation tools. This initiative began with Nautalia’s business division and aims to reduce administrative workload, reclaiming productivity for customer service. The integration spans reservation, CRM, and billing systems, enhancing efficiency without complicating processes. Travel Live extends this model to vacations and events. Other firms like Ávoris and W2M have also invested in AI for operational efficiency.
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Limehome suma un edificio de apartamentos en la Milla de Oro de Madrid

🏠 Limehome, in March, will operate its 22nd property in Madrid near key landmarks such as Plaza de Santa Ana and Puerta del Sol. The 19th-century building on Calle del Príncipe 11 features 36 apartments, including studios and 1-2 bedroom units. Owned by a private family group, Limehome will manage it for at least 15 years, planning digital upgrades and renovations. Limehome has 750 signed units in Madrid, aiming for 2,000 in the future.
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Ávoris impulsa los viajes a Tailandia entre el público joven tras aliarse con Wasting Time

✈️ Ávoris, in collaboration with Wasting Time, is promoting direct flights from Madrid to Bangkok for younger travelers. Wasting Time, founded in 2021 by Javier Alonso Sistac, has mobilized 40,000 travelers annually. By 2025, the company aims for a €14 million turnover. They plan to launch the Sad Club in June 2027 in Roquetas de Mar, expecting 1,500 travelers initially, growing to 7,000 by 2030. They currently serve over 12,000 clients annually.
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Google prepara el lanzamiento de agentes de IA para la reserva de vuelos y hoteles

🌐 Google's report highlights Spain as a top global travel destination, emphasizing increased spending per international traveler by 2050. AI is transforming travel planning, with innovations like Canvas in AI Mode for personalized itineraries. Currently, 60% of Spain's tourists are from the US, Germany, France, and the UK. By 2050, Spain's travel sector will see economic growth driven by increased traveler spending, desestacionalización, and diverse experiences. Google's mission is to enhance trip planning while remaining a search engine, not an OTA.
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Ramón Vidal vuelve a dirigir el Centro de Operaciones de Meliá en Palma

📈 Ramón Vidal supervisa Meliá Palma Marina, Meliá Palma Bay, Innside Palma Bosque, Hotel Bellver, y Palacio de Congresos de Palma. Tito Casasnovas dirige Gran Meliá Victoria, Innside Palma Center, Palacio Avenidas, Cala d’Or, y MiM Mallorca. Meliá apuesta por Palma como destino MICE, con foco en sostenibilidad. Vidal, graduado en la Universidad de A Coruña y Cornell, lideró Meliá Castilla, y es influyente en turismo MICE en Mallorca desde 2017.
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Set Hotels adquiere el Hotel Occidental Menorca y refuerza su presencia en la isla

🏨 Set Hotels has acquired Hotel Occidental Menorca, rebranded as Seth Punta Prima. Located in Punta Prima, Menorca, this 4-star hotel offers 374 rooms, restaurants, and leisure facilities. The acquisition boosts Set Hotels' presence on the island, aligning with their growth strategy focused on quality and sustainability. Currently, Set Hotels operates seven hotels, four villas, a country house, two restaurants, and a rooftop, all in Menorca.
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Azora empieza a diseñar la salida ordenada de su gran apuesta hotelera europea

💰 Azora's 2021 fund, with €815 million, is strategizing its divestment by 2028. Sales begin between 2026-2027 to maximize value from 53 hotels (13,000 rooms) in Spain, Italy, Portugal, and parts of Europe, including Greece. Javier Arús, at Spanish Host-In by Grupo Hotusa, emphasized segmentation over bulk sales for market adaptability. The last acquisition was Medplaya's 15 hotels (4,000 rooms). Azora seeks new investment opportunities in Europe, especially in southern regions.
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El NH Collection Madrid Suecia pasa de manos alemanas a latinas tras la entrada de Besant

💸 Besant Capital, a Mexican investment group, acquired the NH Collection Suecia hotel building in Madrid as part of a strategy to invest over €500 million in luxury real estate in the city's center. Located at Marqués de Riera 4, the property was formerly owned by a German pension fund managed by Feuring Hotelconsulting. The hotel, inaugurated in 1956 and featuring 123 rooms over 8,000 square meters, joins Besant’s recent purchase of the Zurich Building on Alcalá 44.
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