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Los aeropuertos de Bruselas cancelan todos los vuelos de salida del lunes

✈️ Brussels-Zaventem International Airport cancels all departure flights for Monday, March 31, due to a general strike in Belgium. The ground and security personnel's expected participation prompts precautionary measures, also affecting Charleroi Airport operations. Brussels Airlines allows passengers to reschedule or cancel without extra fees. The strike, protesting economic measures by the new government, especially pension reforms, urges travelers to stay updated and contact airlines for flight information.
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Procesiones de viajeros en Semana Santa: los destinos top de este año

🕪 During Semana Santa, there is a 49% surge in Spanish traveler flow compared to Easter 2024. Short-distance trips make up 60% of bookings, with top destinations including Italy, UK, Morocco, Portugal, and Poland. Marrakech, Dublin, and Wroclaw are cities with a significant increase in demand. Morocco and Ireland bookings have quadrupled and quintupled, respectively. The average airfare cost on Kiwi.com is €180, 10% less than in 2024, while long-distance travel costs have decreased by 12%. Reservations in Spain favor destinations like Mallorca, Barcelona, Tenerife, and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. April 16 and 17 are the peak travel dates, with an average stay of five days, down from eight days in 2024. Reservations for couples and families are slightly up, while group bookings remain stable.
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Santiago prevé aplicar la tasa turística a partir de este verano

🏖️ Santiago de Compostela's City Council, with Tourism Councilor Miriam Louzao, plans to implement a tourist tax this summer, as announced in a meeting with the city's tourism sector on Friday. Councilor of Treasury, Manuel César, noted that the draft is well-developed and will proceed to plenary approval after the pre-consultation period and incorporation of relevant suggestions. Discussions included the tax's collection method and the allocation of the funds raised.
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Marc Rahola y Diego Calvo se hacen con Concept Hotel Group a partes iguales

🏨 Marc Rahola and Diego Calvo acquired 100% of Concept Hotel Group, equally, after co-founder Tallyn Planells left in 2012. The company, initially with three hotels in Ibiza, Mallorca, and Barcelona, now operates nine hotels solely in Ibiza and employs about 400 workers. Rahola joined the company in 2021, purchasing a 25% stake to boost expansion. The group includes brands The Concept Hotels, Mongibello, and the new Mítico.
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The Meliá Collection debutará en la Costa del Sol en 2026

🏨 Meliá Hotels International expands with a luxury hotel in Estepona under The Meliá Collection, opening mid-2026 after renovations. The Bahia Estepona member of Meliá Collection will be the first luxury brand on the Andalusian coast, complementing two upcoming projects in Cádiz and Ronda. It features 134 rooms and suites, a pool, fitness center, spa, gardens, three restaurants, a poolside bar, and a lobby bar. In Andalucía, Meliá has 30 hotels open or opening, including 16 in Málaga.
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Ley de desperdicio alimentario: CEHAT y los hosteleros piden tener voz

📖 El Congreso de los Diputados aprobó el jueves pasado una ley contra el desperdicio alimentario, impactando más de 350,000 empresas de hostelería y alojamiento en España. CEHAT y Hostelería de España requieren clarificación urgente sobre la ley que obliga a donar excedentes de alimentos y una respuesta concreta sobre las modificaciones técnicas propuestas en el Senado. Solicitan tomar en cuenta al sector para evitar publicidad negativa y cumplir con una ley que podría afectar al mayor generador de empleo en la economía española.
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Imserso: el sector turístico, preparado para el nuevo concurso de viajes

🏖 The Spanish tourism sector is ready to present proposals for the Imserso Senior Travel Program once the Ministry of Social Rights, Consumption, and Agenda 2030 publishes the new tender. Ávoris Corporación Empresarial, having won all three lots in 2023, is prepared to compete again. Other interested companies include World2Meet, Mundiplan, Seniorplan, Nautalia Viajes, and possibly Soltour. The current season has high customer satisfaction levels, over 90%, with calls for program updates and price adjustments to reflect inflation.
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Hosteltur TV: El impacto de las redes sociales en el sector turístico

📱 Social media has reshaped traveler destination choices and plays a crucial role in tourism business positioning, with women's increasing presence. TikTok and Instagram are key for travel promotion, while Facebook remains relevant for audience connection. Experts Ana María Márquez (Mabrian), Rocío Gutiérrez (Zinkfo), Silvina Prado (W2M/Azulmarino), and Carla Caballero (Hoteles Saint Michel & Honne Hotels) discussed this evolution on Hosteltur TV. Javier Soriano (Connectycs), Javier Roda (Travelgate), and Andreu Palou (Buades Legal) contributed informative segments. Hosteltur TV broadcasts across the Balearic Islands and via fibwiTV's website and app, sponsored by AETIB.
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Distribución hotelera: cómo gestionar tantos canales en un entorno retador

📌 Mark Nueschen, director at Bedbank for World2Meet (W2M), spoke at the Updating Hotelero 2025 hosted by Hosteltur, a tourism news outlet. The presentation covered current booking statuses in key markets and hotel distribution trends. The event also featured a debate with Sarah Despradel, an expert in commercial strategies, and Federico Crudo, Commercial and Marketing Director at Hoteles Globales.
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Los nuevos modelos de alojamiento que llaman a la puerta de los inversores

🏠 During the III Updating Hotelero, Jordi Ferrer from Hesperia Investment Group and Miguel Casas from Stoneweg discussed new lodging models, including branded residences, hostels, tourist apartments, and wellness resorts. Ferrer is considering segments like senior living and coliving, and is developing a wellness complex at the Gran Hyatt de La Manga. Senior living is growing in Portugal and southern Spain. Casas emphasized the rise of branded residences in Portugal and sees potential in urban hotels transitioning to Leisure-focused brands. Airbnb-like models are expected to professionalize and become more attractive as rental regulations are applied.
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