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✈️ Ryanair has launched Travel Agent Direct, a new global platform for traditional travel agencies to book flights directly. Access excludes promotional fares and payments are made with corporate cards. This marks a shift after years of tension since 2007, including legal battles, with Ryanair calling distribution channels "parasites." Ryanair now collaborates with agencies like TUI and Expedia but continues its dispute with eDreams over alleged 124% ticket price markups, urging EU intervention.

💸 Nido Living has purchased the Iberian student accommodation portfolio Livensa Living from Brookfield Asset Management for €1.2 billion. The acquisition includes 9,000 beds across 22 residences in Spain and Portugal, aiming to reach 13,000 beds in Europe by the end of the year. Nido's goal is 25,000 beds in Europe by 2031. The debt financing for the operation is €700 million. CPP Investments acquired Nido in April of the previous year.

🌏 High tension in the Middle East, exacerbated by recent Israel-Iran attacks, hasn't yet impacted tourist bookings in top destinations like Egypt and the UAE. While sales have slowed and inquiries increased, there are no mass cancellations. Virginia Blasco, CEO of Cinco Estrellas Club, notes a positive trend in reservations since the Gaza conflict began. José Manuel Lastra, CEAV VP, also reports normal operations despite flight suspensions to Tel Aviv, Jordan, and Lebanon. The high tourist season in autumn remains unaffected.