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La vivienda turística divide al sector: cruce de posturas en Mallorca

🏠 The Gobierno de las Islas Baleares' draft decree aims to reduce tourism saturation and illegal offerings has been questioned by the Federación Empresarial Hotelera de Mallorca (FEHM), citing no improvement in housing access or resident cohabitation. FEHM insists on expiring temporary rental authorizations to revert residences to original use, highlighting over 98,000 vacation rental places in 8 years. Habtur counters, blaming hotel industry growth for urban pressure and social issues, while defending vacation rentals as beneficial for local families' economies.
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Christie AND Co amplía su equipo de inversión hotelera para España y Portugal

🏦 Christie & Co expanded its hotel investment team in the Madrid office with the addition of Joël Franco as a senior investment consultant and Christian Cornic as an investment analyst. The firm aims to strengthen operational capacity and add value to transactions in response to sustained industry growth and rising client demand. With over 20 years of experience, Franco has led strategic growth in significant projects, while Cornic brings expertise from the residential and commercial real estate sector, including entrepreneurial success in consumer goods across Europe. Their appointments reflect Christie & Co's confidence in the Spanish and Portuguese markets and their commitment to assisting hotel owners in the mid-range segment during a dynamic period for the sector.
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Innovación hotelera con la tecnología como aliada ya es ahora o nunca

📈 Benjamin Devisme, CEO of Quicktext, criticizes hoteliers for not innovating and leveraging technology, insisting on a financial plan with ROI to generate revenue. Mario Villar, former Director of Turismo Comunidad Valenciana, echoes innovation's importance at the fourth Data & Revenue Camp at Hotel Cap Negret. Devisme highlights three key digitalization strategies: attitude, responsibility, and understanding technology as a process. Meanwhile, Cindy Johansson from Paraty Tech and Rodrigo Orozco of Class One Group stress data quality and centralization for effective use and innovation.
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Turijobs reúne un millar de candidatos y 38 empresas en una bolsa de empleo

🏢 Over 1,000 tourism and hospitality professionals attended Turijobs Talent Meetup on April 1st, where 38 companies conducted an average of 60 interviews each, offering more than a thousand job openings. Companies like Meliá Hotels International and Marriott were present. The event included expert talks on employability and professional development, as well as a CV photography service for attendees.
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Las agencias de viajes, ante los nuevos enemigos de la distribución

🏨 Despite the challenge of direct sales, travel agencies in Spain persist, as evidenced by AON data showing an average of 3.5 surety policies issued annually, indicating a growth in new agency openings. At the FAAV's second convention, April 3-6 in Morocco, it was noted that agencies account for about 40% of air ticket sales, 30% in the hotel sector, and 20-25% in rail transportation. Even amidst increased travel costs post-pandemic, agencies maintain an essential role, with sales margins remaining tight. Notably, agencies have not declined since the late 90s, holding a steady 30% share in trip bookings. Key players like Iberia Cards and Binter affirm their commitment to intermediary channels, with Binter distribution through agents reaching up to 80% on some routes.
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Las regiones de España que mejor aprovechan su capacidad hotelera

🏨 Andalucía and Cataluña each have approximately 121,000 hotel rooms, the highest in Spain. In 2024, Spain had an average of 14,613 hotel establishments with about 743,000 rooms and a 61.4% occupancy rate. Baleares and Canarias topped the efficiency chart with close to 75% occupancy. Baleares had a 77.05% occupancy rate, followed by Canarias at 74.23%. Castilla-La Mancha recorded the lowest occupancy at 35.47%.
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Casual sigue creciendo en Europa con su primer hotel en Grecia

🏡 Casual Hoteles opens its first establishment in Greece, Casual Kubic Athens, as part of its 2025 expansion plan in Europe. After launching a hotel in Milan in February, the company now surpasses 1,000 rooms and approaches its goal of 30 hotels. The Athens hotel is its largest yet with 112 rooms, featuring a buffet breakfast, café, gym, massage room, and roof solarium with panoramic city views, including the Parthenon. The chain plans to theme the hotel with cubist artistic elements, reflecting Greek art and architecture from the 1920s and 30s. With the recent opening of Casual Bahía Ibiza, the brand now operates 27 establishments with 1,026 rooms across 16 destinations in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
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Jet2 sobre estacionalidad en el Mediterráneo: “Necesitan crear producto

🛫 At the Tourism Seasonality Summit in Sevilla, Janice Mather from Jet2 and Jet2Holidays emphasized the importance of a year-round destination plan involving all stakeholders, offering a developed product. The summit preceded Routes Europe 2025, aiming to extend the tourist season and distribute arrivals more evenly. Jet2 operates over 500 routes, collaborating with more than 200 tourism organizations and 84 airports. Successful examples include Mallorca, emerging as a major cycling destination, and initiatives in Pafos, Cyprus, with indoor pools to attract winter tourism. Challenges in aligning tourism and transport sectors were discussed, along with the need for destinations to have an integrated approach and be aligned with the local ecosystem. Barcelona's success in maintaining diverse political interests was highlighted, and Sevilla's potential for expanding its influence area was mentioned. Post-Covid, opportunities for a new type of traveler who can work from the destination were considered for year-round travel.
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¿Autocaravana en Semana Santa? Este es el destino estrella

🏕 During Semana Santa, 89% of Spanish travelers opted for international destinations, with Reykjavik, Iceland, being the top choice, representing 26% of reservations according to CamperDays. The average trip lasts seven nights, costing around €1,000 per week for a camper rental. Bookings are now made 17 weeks in advance, approaching the European average of 18 weeks. Iceland offers unique experiences such as aurora borealis sightings and volcanic views.
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Semana Santa: las reservas crecen hasta un 47% priorizando el sol y playa

🏖 Coastal and island destinations in Spain saw a significant boost during Semana Santa, with sold nights increasing by 26% and 47% respectively compared to the previous year. Urban destinations also experienced an 18% growth in sales. The average rise in sold nights for Semana Santa was 29%, with the coast of Barcelona (+80%) and Costa Brava (+40%) leading the way. International tourism played a key role in demand growth, with notable increases from France (+109%), the UK (+43%), and the USA (+28%). The average daily rate (ADR) in Spain rose by 8%, with Costa del Sol and Fuerteventura seeing a 26% boost. The average length of stay increased slightly by 2%, while the booking lead time went up, especially in Mallorca and the coast of Barcelona, both by 28%.
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