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Artiem hace balance de los cinco años de su Habitación Solidaria

💸 Artiem's "Habitación Solidaria" project, launched in June 2020, celebrates its fifth anniversary. The initiative donates 100% of booking income from each solidarity room across its five hotels in Menorca, Asturias, and Madrid, nearing a total of €400,000 raised. In December 2021, Artiem partnered with the Madrid Hotel Business Association (AEHM) to expand its reach, allowing any Spanish hotel to join the initiative. The project contributes to social responsibility by assisting vulnerable families, promoting sustainable prosperity, and encouraging a fair and inclusive tourism industry. Artiem is the first European hotel chain to earn the B Corp certification, cementing its commitment to a positive impact on both people and the planet.
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Airbnb desvelará sus nuevos negocios tras invertir 250 millones de dólares

🏠 Airbnb started 2025 with revenues of $2.3 billion in Q1, a 6% increase from the previous year. Despite Easter falling in March in 2024 and April in 2025 affecting year-over-year comparisons, the company saw an 8% rise in booked nights and experiences. A net profit of $154 million was reported, down from $264 million in Q1 2024, impacted by increased stock compensation expenses, private company investment losses, and lower financial profitability. Projections for Q2 2025 estimate revenues between $2.99 and $3.05 billion, a 9-11% growth from 2024. Airbnb plans to reveal its "more than accommodations" strategy on May 13th, with investments of $200-250 million in new growth initiatives for 2025. Over the past years, the app has been rebuilt on new technological architecture to support expansion, and since 2023, over 450,000 low-quality listings have been removed.
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PortAventura: 30 años impulsando la desestacionalización en Costa Daurada

🎭 PortAventura World celebrated its 30th anniversary on May 1st, marking over 100 million visitors since opening. Located in Salou and Vila-seca (Tarragona), the resort, second only to Disneyland Paris in Europe, boasts over 70 attractions, 10 hotels, and is open more than 300 days annually. The strike planned for the May holiday was called off after a last-minute labor agreement. The resort, which opened on May 1, 1995, now includes PortAventura Park, Caribe Aquatic Park, Ferrari Land, 3,000 hotel rooms, and a convention center for 6,000 people. Key dates include the 2002 opening of Hotel PortAventura and Caribe Aquatic Park, 2017's Ferrari Land, and 2023's new attraction Uncharted. 50% of visitors are international, staying an average of two days, and the resort creates 24,000 direct and indirect jobs annually, representing 0.5% of Catalonia's GDP.
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¿Puedes apuntarte a los viajes del Imserso aunque no seas jubilado?

💰 Non-retired individuals can access Imserso's tourism program in Spain, which primarily serves pensioners. Eligibility extends to pensioners of widowhood over 55, unemployment benefit recipients over 60, and those 65+ affiliated with Social Security. The 2025-26 season introduces a €50 social fare for non-contributory pensioners, with 7,400+ spots including transport, lodging, and activities. Pets are now allowed at certain coastal destinations. Prices range from €124 to €435, covering up to 10-day trips with full board and entertainment. Accompanying spouses or partners and children with disabilities over 45% are also permitted. ???? To apply, registration is available online or via physical forms.
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Liverpool aplicará desde junio una tasa turística de más de dos euros

🏙 Liverpool, starting June, will impose a £2 (€2.40) tourist tax per overnight stay. The decision was made by the 83 city hotels, represented by Liverpool BID Company. The tax is expected to generate £9.2 million (€10.78 million) over two years, with £6.7 million (€7.85 million) funding a grant for the city’s tourism economy. The measure follows similar initiatives in Manchester and Edinburgh, aiming to boost the local economy and tourism. Hotels will manage the charge, payable upon guests' arrival or departure, and it could create a total economic impact of £220 million (€257.72 million).
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El Govern balear pide que AENA limite los vuelos en temporada alta

📍 Govern Balear suggests the central government orders AENA to cap summer flights to Balearic Islands airports, claiming the limit has been reached and regulation is necessary. Spokesperson Antoni Costa stated "no conviene aumentar la capacidad en temporada alta" during a press conference on May 2, 2025. Costa highlighted state control over the main entry to the islands and advocated for shared airport management. The PP supports the initiative for co-management in the local parliament.
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El Supremo mantiene la anulación de la licencia de un hotel en Yaiza

📌 Tribunal Supremo maintained a 2007 ruling, annulling the construction license of Isla del Paraíso 2000 SL's hotel in Yaiza, Lanzarote, along with around 20 other establishments. By 2014, a new regulation required affected parties to submit a project for incentives compliance. As of now, only four have not regularized, including Isla del Paraíso's hotel. The Supreme Court dismissed the hotel's revision appeal, citing exceeded deadlines since the 2007 verdict. In Yaiza, only four establishments remain illegal, facing potential demolition for non-compliance with the General Plan.
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El hotel HM Jaime III de Palma reabre tras una reforma completa

🏨 HM Hotels reopened the HM Jaime III hotel in Palma after a 6-month complete renovation. The update covered all 88 rooms and common areas, including an expanded spa, aligning with customer demand while emphasizing contemporary art and design. The redesign kept the hotel's signature black color theme and added modern furnishings and sustainability features. The café and restaurant areas were also modernized. CEO Toni Horrach highlighted the update's balance between meeting guest needs and environmental respect without losing the hotel's artistic identity.
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Los españoles prefieren la agencia física para comprar sus viajes

📱 72% of Spanish travelers prefer purchasing trips via physical travel agencies, followed by email (66%) and phone (65%). Digital interaction with agencies has risen by 11 points between 2019/20-2024/25, with email being the top channel. WhatsApp's use as an agency-client communication method has increased by 14 points since 2019. ObservaTUR's study highlights the ongoing preference for personalized attention despite digitalization's growth in the travel agency sector.
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Las exigencias del Imserso para generar o mantener el empleo: cifras clave

📕 For the 2025-2026 edition of Imserso's travel program for seniors, a key goal is job creation or maintenance in the tourism sector during the off-season. The tender documents stipulate that for every 7,500 daily stays linked to the contract, there must be 1,000 net jobs in hotel establishments. Companies must report periodically and provide a final report on employment impact, detailing job monitoring, hiring, relationship with occupied slots, worker numbers, and contract types. Additionally, winning companies must develop and submit a training program for workers involved within 30 days of contract finalization, covering essential topics like beneficiaries and program modalities.
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