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La Asociación de Cadenas Hoteleras de Canarias cierra filas con Ashotel

🏨 The newly formed Asociación de Cadenas Hoteleras de Canarias (ACHC) issued a statement on April 4, clarifying that it doesn't intend to break away from Ashotel. Pilar Parejo, the president of ACHC and corporate affairs director at Barceló in Canarias, signed the release. ACHC includes Grupo Barceló, Meliá Hotels International, Grupo Piñero (HRD Hotels), Hyatt, Iberostar Group, and RIU Hotels & Resorts. The association aims to provide a discussion forum for the unique issues of hotel chains and to contribute new perspectives, particularly in the labor sphere, while sending a message of business unity.
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El Parador de Limpias reabre tras una inversión de 2 millones de euros  

🏠 The Parador de Turismo de Limpias reopened on April 1 after a six-month renovation involving an investment of €2 million focusing on sustainability and customer experience. The revamp improved energy efficiency by installing a new aerothermal system, saving approximately 25% on energy bills, and upgrading pipes, fan coils, and a control BMS system. Exterior carpentry is being renewed for better insulation, two elevators were replaced, and a multi-sport court and a new fire group were installed. A significant decoration investment in the Palace building is set to follow. These reforms are part of a larger modernization project by Paradores, aiming to renovate over 50% of its network within five years with a €250 million investment, with around €14 million allocated for Cantabria's Paradores.
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All Iron incrementa sus ingresos un 53% y amplía su capital para expansión

💰 All Iron RE I Socimi's revenues grew by 53% to €7.6 million in 2024, with three new assets in operation. Announcing a €10 million capital increase, focusing on four Spanish cities. EBITDA doubled to €4.8 million, a 63% margin. Net profit (excluding asset revaluation) rose by 57% to €3.5 million from 2023. FFO reached €3.74 million (€0.25/share). The portfolio has 19 assets, 11 operational, 5 under construction, valued at €305 million. Average occupancy in 2024 was 85%, a 5% increase from 2023, with a 6% rise in average apartment price to €114. Sales margin was 61%. Expansion plans target Madrid, Barcelona, Málaga, and Bilbao, with 5 new assets expected by late 2025. Revenue is set to triple and EBITDA to quadruple in three years, with projected dividends of €1.8-2/share and an estimated share value of €19-20 by 2028.
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Melià convoca a su junta de accionistas en Palma para el 8 y 9 de mayo

🏨 Meliá Hoteles International convened a shareholders' meeting for May 8-9, informed by CNMV. Montserrat Trapé Viladomat appointed as first vice president and Cristina Aldámiz-Echevarría González de Durana as second vice president of the board. Gabriel Escarrer approved for variable compensation for 2022-2024. Meliá's net income in 2024 was €162 million, 24.5% higher than the previous year, with revenue of €2.013 billion, up 4.4% from 2023, and a 10.7% increase in RevPAR.
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Welcome Incoming Services (Ávoris) inicia operaciones en Costa Rica

🇨🇷 Welcome Incoming Services, part of Ávoris Corporación Empresarial, launched their new subsidiary in Costa Rica on May 1. Initially handling operations for Travelplan, they aim to offer services to other international clients. The Costa Rican team is led by Lynnette Ramsay. With over 25 years of experience, the company operates in Spain, France, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and India. Now, with 19 offices in six countries, they are a leading service provider for international tour operators.
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La marca principal de HM Hotels crece en Mallorca tras un rebranding

🏨 The Palmira Isabela hotel in Santa Ponsa was fully renovated and reopened in 2024 with upgraded facilities, increasing from 156 to 182 rooms. HM Isabela, now catering only to adult guests, features an outdoor pool, Mediterranean buffet restaurant, Irish pub with beach views, and a gym with an outdoor area. The hotel showcases a mural by local artist Joan Aguiló, emphasizing art, environmental responsibility, sustainability, and energy efficiency as part of The Planet by HM Hotels program.
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¿Qué papel juegan hoy las socimis en el mercado de inversión hotelera?

📈 Alberto Ferreyra, CEO of SDC Kapital and SDC Analistas, discussed the potential of socimis (REITs) in facilitating the expansion of hotel chains in an interview with Miguel Salom, managing partner at The Hotel Factory. The conversation took place at Updating Hotelero 2025, organized by HOSTELTUR. Socimis are presented as a successful investment model for the hotel industry.
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La España vaciada y la accesibilidad, en el foco de la movilidad

🏦 Tech leaders from Cabify, Blablacar, Civitatis, and Trainline discussed the future of mobility in Madrid during the third edition of ‘Trainline Talks, Smart travel: The new era of digital transportation’. Florent Bannwarth of Blablacar Iberia, with 10 million users in Spain, aims to connect over 8,000 municipalities, focusing on rural localities. Cabify's CTO Carlos Herrera, hired Jonathan Chacón in 2019, emphasizes accessibility and improving service for customers with guide dogs. Civitatis COO Enrique Espinel seeks to leverage data for advanced segmentation and demand anticipation. Trainline's General Manager Pedro García notes 80% of Spanish people plan and purchase trips online. In 2024, high-speed rail usage in Spain grew by 22.8%, reaching 39.01 million travelers. Trainline's study reveals 94% believe AI will enhance travel, 84% use digital platforms for bookings, and 88% find recommendations based on past trips useful. 96% of Spaniards want a single platform for all transport tickets. Study by Trainline and Appinio included 1,000 Spaniards, aged 18-65, on January 14, 2025.
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Los avances en inteligencia artificial que se verán en 2025

🎬 Xabier Zabala, Director of Operations at HBX Group, anticipates travel industry advancements in 2025 at MarketHub Europe 2025. Trends include cost-effective AI models leading to greater automation, conversational travel planning shifting to conversational channels, transactional AI agents handling routine bookings and transactions, and an explosion of AI-generated video content applied in marketing to attract customers. AI-driven product discovery and sales will necessitate brand adaptation.
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