Hosteltur

📌 In 2024, Accor's Premium, Midscale & Economy division reported revenues of €3.103 billion, up 5% from 2023, and a recurring EBITDA of €809 million, an 8% increase. Asia, including the Middle East and Africa, drove strong performance, particularly Southeast Asian markets like Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, and Indonesia. Latin America accounted for less than 10% of the turnover, with Brazil exceeding 10% RevPAR. Accor aims to open about 10 new hotels across Spain, including Madrid, Granada, Santander, Benidorm, Alicante, and the Costa del Sol. The PME division, with 2,700 Ibis hotels globally, is focusing on Premium brand growth in Europe and increasing franchise models, which now represent about 70% of the network in Europe, up from 60% just four years ago. America plays a significant role, with 450 hotels in Latin America, 100 in Spain, and potential growth in Mexico due to geopolitical shifts.

🏖️ The Junta de Andalucía's Consejería de Sostenibilidad Ambiental issued a favorable report for the urban planning adjustment of Globalia's tourism project in Guadalobón, Estepona, on a 333,899 square meter area. Globalia's project, led by Juan José Hidalgo, includes a low-density tourism model with a hotel, aparthotel, and 10 villas. The total investment could exceed €1 billion. The project also involves a second development in Arroyo Vaquero, spanning over 60 hectares with high-end tourist complexes and extensive sports and cultural facilities.

🏆 PortAventura World's ~3,500 employees to strike on May 1-2 after an assembly decision; first strike saw 80% participation. Despite the strike, the park operated normally, with main attractions active. The resort's hotels were nearly full, and the company stopped selling tickets and accepting new bookings due to uncertainties. The strike followed failed negotiations for a fair agreement and was reported to involve employees performing tasks without proper qualifications, although the park operated with qualified staff and maintained safety standards.