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Cuba: la ocupación hotelera cae al 24% en el primer trimestre

🌍 Cuba faced a 50% reduction in tourists in 2024 compared to 2019. In the first quarter of 2025, during high season but without Easter, Cuba welcomed 571,772 international tourists, 237,169 fewer than the previous year, translating to a 24% hotel occupancy. Overnight stays hit 3.601.870, down from 5.040.451 in 2024. Main tourist sources were Canada (272,274 travelers), Cuban expatriates (59,896), and the United States (39,447). Spain ranked ninth with 9,827 travelers, a 30% decrease from 2024. Amidst these challenges, Cuba plans structural reforms to boost tourism.
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HBX Group logra unos ingresos de 319 M€, un 10% más, en el primer semestre

💰 HBX Group's fiscal semester ended on March 31 with €319 million in revenue, a 10% increase, driven by double-digit growth in trips to Europe and MEAPAC. Adjusted EBITDA grew 14% to €159 million. Total transaction volume (TTV) rose by 12% reaching €3.4 billion. Despite its growth, the Palma de Mallorca-based company reported losses of €227 million, up 86% from the previous year's €122 million loss, mainly due to over €180 million in non-recurring costs related to its stock market launch on February 14. Additionally, HBX raised €725 million through its stock market debut to reduce debt. For the full year of 2025, HBX projects revenues between €740 and €790 million, with an adjusted EBITDA of €430 to €450 million.
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Airbnb irrumpe en las experiencias y los servicios personalizados

🏠 Airbnb has launched personalized services and experiences in 260 cities, excluding Brazil and Puerto Rico, with 10 service categories: chefs, photography, massages, spa treatments, personal training, hairdressing, makeup, nail treatments, prepared meals, and catering. Experiences are available in over 650 cities, offering cultural tours, gastronomic routes, outdoor activities, and more. The app update includes a redesigned homepage, personalized suggestions, and a new host interface, available starting today.
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Viajes del Imserso: recta final para presentar las ofertas

💰 The Instituto de Mayores y Servicios Sociales (Imserso) deadline for travel program management bids for the 2025-2026 season is May 19, 2023, 23:59. Following day, at 10:00, administrative opening takes place, and on May 27, economic offers will be disclosed. Companies such as Travel Live (Nautalia) and Seniorplan, W2M, and Mundiplan, along with Ávoris Corporación Empresarial, the last edition's awardee, compete for the program valued at over €970 million, offering 879,213 spots across three lots. The Imserso's contribution will average 21.57%. 7,447 spots will cost €50 for users with lower income, and hotels in the program must have at least three stars.
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Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella renace como icono del lujo desenfadado

🏥 Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella, led by Director General Merry Antoja, represents a balance between legacy and innovation, marking its resurgence in the luxury sector in Spain since the 1960s. It reemerges under the Kimpton brand, embodying casual luxury, human connection, and local authenticity. The hotel, situated in Marbella's exclusive area, stands out with its innovative guest-focused philosophy, Michelin-starred chef José Carlos García's cuisine, and a contemporary Mediterranean design by El Equipo Creativo and Cristina Carulla Studio. It operates with BREEAM Very Good certification, indicating a commitment to sustainable construction, energy efficiency, and sustainable resource management, and forms part of the Journey to Tomorrow initiative by InterContinental Hotels Group PLC. Kimpton also serves as an attractive brand for talent in the hospitality industry, offering opportunities for professional growth and a service philosophy centered on genuine guest interaction.
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Expedia supera sus previsiones pese a la caída de la demanda en EEUU

💸 Expedia Group, Q1 2025, achieved a net profit of €47 million, up 81% from €25.7 million in Q1 2024. Revenues rose 3% to over €2.65 billion. EBITDA increased 16% to over €260 million. Gross bookings grew by 4%. CEO Ariana Gorin noted expected bookings and revenue despite weak U.S. demand. A 4% workforce reduction in 2024 aimed to streamline operations. Projected Q2 2025 bookings growth is 2%-4% and revenue growth 3%-5% amid economic uncertainties.
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Los 10 destinos más solicitados del mundo para viajar este verano

🏝 Tokyo tops as the most sought-after global summer destination for 2025, says Mastercard's "Travel Report 2025" released yesterday. Spain's Palma de Mallorca and Madrid are among the top ten. The European travel sector maintains strength amid economic uncertainty. For European travelers, the list ranges from Asia to European beach locations and Egypt. Albania, primarily attracting Italian tourists, shows the highest visitor growth in Europe between 2019-2024. 70% of Europeans prioritize fulfilling their wishlist activities, with a shift towards experiential travel aligned with personal values.
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Gaiarooms prevé invertir casi 100 M € en crear una red de hoteles digitales

🏨 Gaiarooms, a digital hotel management company, plans to reach 4,000 rooms by 2028, with an investment of nearly €100 million in real estate, technology, and repositioning. CEO Enrique Domínguez reported a 2024 revenue of €14 million and €1.5 million Ebitda, expecting €20 million in revenue and €2.5 million Ebitda in the current year. They target boutique accommodations in mid-sized cities and have secured €10 million for digital expansion, €5 million annually for three years for acquisitions, and are setting up a €60 million European venture capital fund. Recent additions include a four-star Costa Brava hotel and an eight-room pension in León, and they are eyeing properties in Vigo, Lugo, Pontevedra, Santiago de Compostela, Gijón, Oviedo, Llanes, and Córdoba. Expansion into Portugal has begun, and France and Italy are considered future markets. Gaiarooms also launched Gaiastays, a coliving and temporary rental division, intending to reach 1,500 units by 2027, focusing on Madrid and Barcelona.
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Meliá se declara “Agent lover” en el décimo aniversario de Meliá PRO

🏨 Meliá Hotels International dedicates May as Travel Agent Month, celebrating a decade of Meliá PRO. Special commissions, stay certificates, exclusive surprises, and a MeliáRewards points giveaway with 10 agents winning 100,000 points each are offered as recognition for agents' contributions. A year-end grand recognition includes another one million points. This initiative marks a commitment to a deeper, trust-based relationship with travel professionals.
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El crecimiento de las 5 grandes hoteleras españolas

🏨 Meliá Hotels International leads Spanish hotel chains' global presence, with 58,822 international rooms up to 2024, growing significantly since 1985. Minor Hotels Europe & America holds 44,789 rooms, stable since 2013. Barceló Hotel Group, with 44,640 rooms, expanded notably in the U.S. and Mexico after acquiring Occidental Hoteles in 2015. Riu Hotels & Resorts ranks fourth with approximately 40,000 rooms. Iberostar Hotels & Resorts rounds out the top five, holding 21,601 international rooms, stabilizing post-2018 decrease from a peak of 31,186.
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