Hosteltur

🛫 Agencias de viajes andaluzas, representadas por FAAV, respondieron ejemplarmente al apagón del pasado lunes, reubicando pasajeros y negociando con proveedores para evitar penalizaciones. Luis Arroyo, presidente de FAAV, pide reconocimiento y apoyo específico para el sector, que enfrentó interrupciones de comunicación y reservas. Pérdidas económicas millonarias son anticipadas, incluyendo costes operativos y pérdida de reservas futuras. Agencias buscan agilizar devoluciones y compensación, y solicitan directrices claras de administraciones públicas para la protección de consumidores en emergencias.

🏠 Cataluña delayed a tourism tax hike originally set for May 1 due to legal uncertainties, with new rates to apply after parliamentary validation and law processing. The tax is settled semiannually in April and October. The increase, decided in February with Comuns to double the tax, faced pushback from ERC wanting differentiation between Barcelona's tourism and the rest of Cataluña. The tourism industry in Girona strongly opposed the decree law 6/2025 from March 25, which permits municipalities to add up to a €4 surcharge. Barcelona's Apartur association opposes the tax, fearing additional burdens on families and local tourism. Since 2012, Cataluña collected €641 million in tourism taxes, Girona contributing nearly €115 million. The hike could raise per night charges up to €5.20, plus a €1.20 municipal fee. The tourism sector represents 12% of Cataluña's GDP and almost 21% in Girona. Transparency on tax revenue spending is demanded, noting only 40% of Catalonian and 25% of Gironian municipalities publish full reports.