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🏠 Airbnb, on Friday, called on municipal authorities in the EU's ten most visited cities to reconsider their tourism models, stating hotels drive mass tourism and hinder sustainable urban development. In 2024, hotels accounted for nearly 80% of overnight stays in the EU. Between 2021-2023, nights booked in these cities increased by 2.5 times, with hotels responsible for 75% of this rise. New hotel constructions in 2024 included nearly 40,000 rooms, with 250,000 more in planning.

🚲 Renfe, starting July 15, 2024-2025, in Spain, launches the Plan de Acción Tren + Bici. Cyclists can transport folding bikes without covers and complete bikes in Avant trains, initially on the A Coruña-Santiago-Ourense route. The "Tren + Bici" service in Media Distancia trains removes the €3 fee for trips over 100 km. Over 80% of Renfe trains, mainly Cercanías and Media Distancia, accept bikes without additional charge. New pictograms and secure bike parking are being implemented.

🏨 Yolanda Díaz proposes reducing work hours to combat absenteeism in Spain's hotel sector. Joan Molas of Mesa del Turismo opposes a 37.5-hour workweek, fearing reduced competitiveness. Jorge Marichal advocates involving mutuals for quicker recoveries. Absenteeism in hotels hits 9% in Mallorca, 12% in Ibiza, and nearly 21% in the Canary Islands. The cost reaches €2 billion monthly. José Alba notes the challenge is greater for non-qualified staff. Collaboration with mutuals and redesigning sick leave processes are urged.