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Korean Air inaugura en octubre el primer vuelo directo entre Málaga y Seúl

📍 Korean Air will establish a pilot direct connection between Málaga and Seoul in October, consisting of four round-trip charter flights. The operation involves Boeing 777-300ER aircraft with 291 seats in three classes. Estimated economic impact in Andalucía: €4.277.700, with Granada and Sevilla each receiving about €1.200.000, and Cádiz €611.000. This initiative is a result of tourism promotion efforts in South Korea by Málaga's tourism division.
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El hotel Barceló Raval cambia de manos y es adquirido por el fondo Real IS

🏨 Union Investment sold Barceló Raval hotel to German fund Real I.S. for approximately €70 million. Barceló Hotel Group, which opened the 4-star superior hotel in 2008 in Barcelona's old town, continues to manage the establishment featuring 182 rooms and 4 suites. In 2012, Barceló sold assets including Barceló Raval valued at €40 million. Real I.S.'s acquisition was financed by Deutsche Hypo - NORD/LB Real Estate Finance with advisory from Linklaters Madrid, Noerr Munich, BDO Madrid, Arcadis Madrid, and Savills. Union Investment received legal and fiscal advice from Pérez-Llorca Madrid and Colliers Spain for intermediation.
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Las hoteleras pequeñas apuestan más por comprar activos que las grandes

🏨 Data from 20 out of 149 companies in the Ranking Hosteltur de cadenas hoteleras shows a significant trend in the hotel sector, with a total investment of over €376 million, of which 71% (€268 million) is allocated for asset purchases. Room00 Hostels plans to spend €200 million on new properties and €50 million on asset repositioning. One company, Grupo Luze, is increasing its reform budget by 24 times, while other companies like Portblue Hotel Group, Sommos Hoteles, AZZ Hoteles, Castilla Termal, and Thius Hotels & Homes also plan substantial investments in both asset acquisition and renovations.
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El tercer turoperador alemán en Mallorca pide más todo incluido

📌 Schauinsland Reisen, German tour operator with a 14% market share in Mallorca, advocates for all-inclusive hotels to boost German tourist demand amidst price sensitivity. Carlos Fuster, Director of Product and Contracting for the Balearic Islands at Schauinsland Reisen, highlights the challenge of labor shortages in hotels and the competition from destinations like Turkey offering all-inclusive deals. The all-inclusive model, questioned during the pandemic, still faces challenges as tourism habits evolve. The new German government's stability and investment plans inject optimism for future travel. Schauinsland Reisen experienced its highest pre-sale period in early 2025 but notes that uncertain clients await last-minute deals.
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BWH Hotels negocia una alianza para crecer en España

🏨 BWH Hotels aims to expand up to 40 hotels in Spain and Portugal within four years and is exploring a direct management model in Saudi Arabia. In an interview with HOSTELTUR, sales director EMEA Carolina Justribo highlights Spain's importance as a destination and source market. In 2024, Spain's hotel occupancy hit 82% with an ADR of €170, a 20% increase from the previous year. Luxury brands like WorldHotels reached an ADR of €370. Spanish clients contributed €40 million in revenue, a 24% growth. Direct online bookings grew by around 20%, corporate bookings by 37%, and leisure client business by 18%. BWH plans for 30 potential hotel projects, with 75% from small and medium chains and 25% independent hotels. The focus is on soft brand hotels (90%) and, to a lesser extent, hard brand (10%) with strategic areas including Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Sevilla, San Sebastián, Valencia, Alicante, and Málaga. They have 230 people worldwide to help attract international guests. They're also in talks for strategic alliances with local chains and considering management contracts in Saudi Arabia, with 14 projects in the pipeline, following a franchising tradition of nearly 75 years.
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Garden Hotels recibe la Medalla de Honor y Gratitud de Mallorca

🏖 Garden Hotel Group to receive Mallorca's Medal of Honor and Gratitude for over 40 years of promoting responsible tourism. Founded in 1986, it now manages 13 establishments and is internationally recognized for its commitment to sustainability, having obtained AENOR's Circular Economy Strategy certification in 2021. Achievements include purchasing over 000 kg of local, eco-friendly products in 2024, ecological composting, reducing single-use plastics, and educating over 800 vocational students on circular economy.
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Nueva York perderá 800.000 turistas internacionales por el efecto Trump

📅 New York City Tourism and Conventions predicts a drop in international tourism to New York by 800,000 foreign visitors by 2025 due to the "Donald Trump effect." The most affected source markets will be Canada and China. Initial forecasts for 2025 predicted 67.6 million total visitors, revised down to 64.1 million. International tourists are expected to number 12.1 million, down from 14.1 million. This decline is attributed to Trump's trade and immigration policies. Recovery is expected post-2026, with the soccer World Cup, hosted alongside Mexico and Canada, potentially marking the start of improvement. Canadian tourism to the U.S. has dropped by 7% in the first four months of the year, with airline services being reduced. The Chinese government is discouraging travel to the U.S. due to trade conflicts, but public reaction has been less extreme. The British market, New York's largest source of international tourists, is more concerned with high accommodation and transportation costs rather than Trump's policies.
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Los criterios que marcan la búsqueda de los viajes para este verano

🌊 In summer, 46% of Spaniards plan to travel abroad, with 83% interested in less-known destinations and 60% avoiding traditional tourist routes. A 40% aim to dodge peak vacation weeks for tranquility and better prices. Young Spaniards under 24 lead in early bookings (56%), while only 13% of those over 65 have made reservations. Skyscanner suggests Mondays and the week of July 28 to August 3 as the cheapest times to travel.
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¿Vacaciones arruinadas por overbooking? Estos son tus derechos

✈ Overbooking, common in the airline industry, is regulated under EU Regulation CE No. 261/2004. In 2024, Vueling (36%), Iberia (15%), Ryanair (7%), Air Europa (6%), and TAP Air Portugal (2%) had the highest rates of overbooked flights. Passengers affected by overbooking have rights including compensation (€250-€600 based on distance), information, care (meals, lodging), and a choice between refund or alternative transport. Claims can be filed with AESA within two years.
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Los tres factores que marcarán los viajes en Europa en 2025

📰 Travel plans in Europe for summer 2025 might be influenced by three key factors: tariff wars and Donald Trump's policies, a sluggish economy with a projected GDP growth of 0.9%, and increasing fears of a military conflict. The European Travel Commission reports a slight decrease in travel intentions among Europeans compared to the previous year, with 72% planning to travel between April and September 2025. However, the travel sector remains resilient with 42% planning vacations of 7-12 nights and 27% intending to take three or more trips. The strongest travel intentions are in Poland (80%), the United Kingdom (79%), the Netherlands (75%), Spain (75%), and Italy (73%). On the contrary, France (65%), Belgium (68%), Austria (69%), Switzerland (69%), and Germany (70%) show less inclination to travel. Destinations considered close and safe are expected to benefit, with a growing interest in quality-price ratio and off-season travel. The report also suggests a possible shift towards domestic and short-distance tourism due to tighter travel budgets and safety concerns, with Spain (6.5%), Italy (6.0%), and France (5.9%) topping the preferred destinations. Fear of a military conflict could influence cautiousness regarding long-distance or out-of-continent travel, reinforcing the trend towards intra-European travel.
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