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Gaiarooms inicia su expansión internacional por Portugal

🏠 Gaiarooms, a digital hotel manager launched earlier this year, expands to Portugal by partnering with Blissful Suites Oporto, marking their first establishment outside Spain. Located in Oporto's metropolitan area, Blissful Suite features over 28 tourist apartments with equipped kitchens. This move is part of Gaiarooms' expansion plan in Portugal, aiming for new additions in key cities. They plan to manage 4,000 rooms by 2028, responding to the high demand for flexible, quality accommodations in Oporto. Enrique Domínguez highlighted Oporto's tourism potential and the fit of Gaiarooms' modern, efficient, and digitalized services.
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Protocolos legales y policiales ante delitos en zonas turísticas

👮 In Playa de Palma, security forces tackle crimes like theft, cyber scams, and assaults linked to excessive alcohol consumption. To ensure prompt victim support and effective criminal response, specific legal and police protocols are implemented. These issues are discussed in the twelfth episode of the audiovisual debate series "Legal Talks by Monlex," a monthly event created by the law firm Monlex.
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Grupo Star: las agencias necesitan más formación en redes sociales

📈 Grupo Star, founded in 1990, celebrates its 35th anniversary with 120 sales points. President Manuel Benavides highlights the importance of social media training for attracting customers. The group has adapted to modern times by offering advanced technological tools. Current training demands include effective social media management and AI application in the travel agency sector. Destinations like Rome, due to the Jubilee Year, and Japan and Korea remain highly requested, with charter flights to Rome already full. ????
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La razón por la que Marriott tiene cerca de 40 marcas y va a más

🏦 Anthony Capuano, CEO of Marriott International, aims to meet guest needs with a brand portfolio that currently includes 36 brands, from luxury to mid-scale. At IHIF Berlin, Capuano discussed growth through mergers/acquisitions and organic launches, highlighting acquisitions like Residence Inn, Ritz Carlton, and AC Hotels in EMEA, as well as the creation of Moxy and Autograph. Marriott plans to double its Four Points Flex by Sheraton portfolio in Europe by the end of 2026, exceeding 50 operational properties.
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Los cruceros ganan peso entre los españoles: sus prioridades y exigencias

🎢 Travelzoo survey finds 70% of Spanish non-cruisers interested in cruising by 2025-2026, with 68% having cruised before, 51% in the last three years. Key decision factors: itinerary, price, no-flight embarkation, ship type, and cruise line reputation. Unique experiences and cultural exploration are in demand, with family-friendly and adventure activities increasing. Luxury cruises are preferred by 66%, with all-inclusive options favored by 55%, and smaller ships for intimacy. Sustainability and local community support are crucial, with 51% valuing local food and drink sourcing. Top destinations: Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, European river cruises, the Caribbean, Bahamas, Egypt, and the Nile, with interest in world cruises, the Pacific, Asia, Canada, Alaska, Australia, and New Zealand.
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Los campings, escenario perfecto para el turismo slow y el sleep tourism

🏕 Over 10 million travelers and nearly 50 million overnight stays are expected in campings by 2024. The Spanish Federation of Campings (FEEC) notes that out of over 1,000 establishments in Spain, about 50 are small, family-run campings, catering to loyal customers with personalized service. The FEEC has selected 32 of these establishments across 11 of Spain's 17 communities. The upcoming Easter holiday is seen as an ideal time for such getaways, aligning with the slow tourism trend. Studies highlight outdoor time reduces stress, enhancing mental and physical health. Sleep tourism is gaining attention as the Spanish Neurology Society reports 48% of Spaniards have poor sleep quality, and Pitchup.com saw a 55% increase in sleep-related likes in customer reviews compared to 2023.
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Los dos destinos top de los europeos para Semana Santa

🌍 The top Easter holiday destinations for Europeans booking through travel agencies are the United States and Japan, along with neighboring medium-distance countries. Japan leads with 12.2% of all bookings, doubling since last Easter, and is expected to exceed 40 million international arrivals by the end of 2025. The average transaction value for accommodation bookings is €1,000 for a three-night stay. Germany's travel agents noted Iceland in the top three, with a fourfold increase in bookings from Spring 2024, possibly influenced by spectacular auroras expected in mid-April 2025. Long-haul destinations represent 47% of all worldwide bookings by European travel agents, up 12% from 2024, due to increased global connectivity with new long-distance flights. RateHawk, part of Emerging Travel Group, reports that lesser-known destinations like Hakone, Takayama, and Iceland are gaining popularity.
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Los diez países más baratos de Europa para viajar en 2025

💰 HelloSafe's study in 2025 reveals the most affordable European travel destinations. Kosovo tops the list at €45 per day, followed by Serbia (€40/day), Moldavia (€34/day), Bulgaria (€58/day), and Poland (€56/day). Bosnia and Herzegovina (€62/day), Romania (€71/day), Albania (€69/day), Hungary (€72/day), and the Czech Republic (€94/day) also offer budget-friendly experiences. In contrast, Switzerland (€241/day), France (€181/day), and Iceland (€177/day) rank among the most expensive. Spain sits at €139/day.
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Airbnb se compromete con Canarias a retirar anuncios ilegales

🏡 Airbnb has pledged to the Canary Islands Government to remove listings that clearly violate local regulation and will now require a registration number for short-term rentals to be advertised on the platform. This initiative is part of Airbnb's "notification and removal of listings protocol," created to streamline the removal of accommodations identified by authorities as non-compliant. With immediate effect, all new listings in the Canary Islands must display a registration number. The company also plans an educational campaign for hosts in Canarias on new European regulations and registration requirements, in line with Spain's impending legislative changes. This MoU with Canary Islands adds to Airbnb's recent agreements with Ibiza Council and the Murcia Region, aiming to promote sustainable tourism.
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