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Miguel Praga

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Paradores no es un lupanar pero sí un desmadre

🏨 Paradores, a state-run hotel network in Spain, has never been profitable nor well-managed, often serving as a refuge for politicians without tourism experience. Recently, it's been under scrutiny due to allegations involving the former Minister of Transportes, José Luis Ábalos, supposedly partying with prostitutes at the Parador in Teruel, which he denies. Paradores presidents misrepresent financial health, neglecting to disclose state aid for renovations paid by Turespaña. Currently, the network approaches 100 establishments, with past management by inexperienced figures such as Miguel Martínez or "Gela" Alarcó. Raquel Sánchez, the current president, works just three days a week, often leaving for Catalonia on Thursdays.
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Disneyland París: 2.000 millones para reinventarse a los 33 años

🎭 Disneyland Paris to undergo its most significant transformation in 33 years with the introduction of Adventure Way, Adventure Bay, and World of Frozen, leading to an immersive Lion King-themed environment. Natacha Rafalski, the park's president, announced a €2 billion investment initially revealed in 2018 but delayed due to the pandemic. Changes begin this summer, with the full Disney Adventure World set to open by 2026, followed by the Lion King area. Studio 1, opened in 2002, will be revamped to offer a Hollywood boulevard experience, leading to World Premiere Plaza showcasing Pixar productions.
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Suelta amarras Aroya, una naviera saudita de cruceros

🌊 The new Saudi-owned cruise line has launched its first ship aiming for a higher market segment in price and quality. Named "Aroya" (Arabian dream), the ship features a reduced capacity of 2,700 passengers and 1,500 crew members to enhance quality. Originally not built for Saudis, it underwent modifications to meet their standards, including reducing passenger capacity by about 500. The luxury cruise line, which has been operating in the Red Sea for months, now ventures into the Mediterranean. The ship boasts numerous pools, party halls, restaurants, shops, and suites up to 400 square meters.
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Boeing, obligada a repatriar más aviones 737 desde China

✈ Boeing is repatriating 737 aircraft from Shanghai, China due to the US tariff battle. The first plane, intended for Xiamen Air, flew from Boeing's Zhoushan factory to Guam and will continue to the US. Two additional 737s are also reportedly en route to the US. Chinese airlines, facing urgent need for new planes, speculate some might be acquired by Indian airlines. Meanwhile, China Southern canceled the auction of ten 787 planes scheduled for May 12, with no public reason provided.
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Así penalizará el Imserso a los pensionistas que hagan más de un viaje

💰 Imserso will charge a €100 supplement for second and subsequent trips taken by pensioners in the same season. The measure is a response to a frequent complaint about trip accumulation. Companies must collaborate daily to facilitate user information for the additional charge. The policy aims to regulate the number of trips per user and ensure accessibility to the program.
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Viajes El Corte Inglés se estrenará en América Latina como turoperador

🏢 Viajes El Corte Inglés, with Tourmundial, is set to expand in Latin America as a tour operator. Tourmundial has exceeded €200 million in annual revenue. The company's plan involves progressively establishing operations across various Latin American countries, leveraging 162 sales outlets across seven American countries, with Mexico leading at 106 offices, followed by Chile with 19, Colombia with 17, and presence in Peru (7), Panama (5), Ecuador (3), the USA (3), and Uruguay (2).
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Emirates toma medidas por la saturación turística

🛫 Emirates airline, anticipating high traffic with 300,000 passengers at Dubai Airport in three days, advises early arrival. Baggage check-in and boarding pass issuance begin 24 hours before departure, or 12 hours for US flights. A minimum of 90 minutes for security and passport control, and 45 minutes for first and business class gate arrival is instructed to avoid chaos, particularly in Terminal 3.
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Grecia se llena al coincidir la pascua católica y la ortodoxa

🏖️ Grecia celebrates a record-breaking Easter with unprecedented hotel occupancy and double-digit demand growth across destinations like Creta, Corfú, Peloponeso, and the Cyclades. Hotel bookings have risen 18.3% from an already excellent 2024, with Greek tourism itself up by more than 12%. Creta saw an 82% increase in reservations, Peloponeso 24%, Athens region 23%, and Corfú over 32%. The rare coincidence of Catholic and Orthodox Easters, not to happen again until 2698, is a contributing factor, attracting both local and Western European tourists.
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Regresa de China a EEUU un Boeing 737 rechazado en el país

🚀 A Boeing 737, initially en route from the US to a manufacturing plant near Shanghai, was forced to return due to the tariff dispute between the US and China. Boeing, with a significant market in China, opened a factory there in 2018 but doesn't assemble planes like Airbus. Despite China's suggestion to not purchase American planes, no formal ban is in place, but tariffs could effectively halt purchases. Boeing has 130 aircraft orders pending in China, 96 of which are 737s, and the impact on leasing, which accounts for 55% of planes in China, remains uncertain.
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