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Miguel Praga

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Piñero pone a Mateo Ramón al frente de Soltour

📚 Mateo Ramón becomes the new CEO of Soltour, replacing Tomeu Bennasar, who left for Ávoris. Appointed by Grupo Piñero, Ramón, previously Chief Technology & Transformation Officer, aims to enhance digitalization and resource optimization. Encarna Piñero led a strategic reconfiguration in September. Ramón played a key role in the transformation since Bennasar's departure. This change aligns with the company's adaptation to current tourism sector conditions.
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Vueling: inversión histórica para llegar a 60 millones de viajeros

✈️ Vueling aims to expand its annual passenger count from 40 to 60 million by 2035, with a €5 billion investment over ten years. Focused on Barcelona, Vueling plans to renew its fleet, starting with 50 new Boeing 737s arriving in late 2026. Founded in Barcelona in 2004, Vueling currently leads the market with a 40% share and 60 aircraft at its hub. The airline aims for a 100% Boeing fleet in the future.
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La izquierda catalana sube la tasa turística

💰 El Partido Socialista, Esquerra Republicana, y Comuns acordaron aumentar la tasa turística en Cataluña desde el 1 de abril de 2024. En Barcelona, los hoteles de cinco estrellas cobrarán 7 euros por persona, y 4,5 euros en el resto de Cataluña. Los de cuatro estrellas costarán 3,4 euros en Barcelona y 1,8 euros fuera. Cruceristas pagarán entre 3 y 4,5 euros. El 25% de los ingresos se destinará a políticas de vivienda.
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Viajes del Imserso: plazas libres a ocho destinos por 312 euros

🌍 Turismo Social offers six-day cultural trips through the Imserso program at €312.51 in low season. Available dates are from January 24-27, 2024, to eight destinations. Departures include La Coruña to León, Alicante to Málaga, and others. The package includes accommodation, full board, insurance, and cultural activities. Open to accredited pensioners, who must cover transfers if residing elsewhere. Managed by Ávoris, overseeing two of three Imserso lots.
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Guerra de precios entre Ávoris, Viajes El Corte Inglés y W2M

💸 Ávoris, World2Meet (W2M), and Viajes El Corte Inglés have initiated major promotions for early booking in 2026. Viajes El Corte Inglés offers up to 60% off cruises and 40% off various destinations until February 28. W2M provides up to 500 euros off for bookings until January 31. Ávoris offers discounts through brands like Travelplan and Welcomebeds until February 16. This synchronized effort reflects the tourism sector's strategy to balance volume and profitability.
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Aena: 321,6 millones de pasajeros durante 2025

✈ Aena recorded an unprecedented 321.6 million passengers, surpassing 2024 figures by 3.9%. Investor expectations were exceeded, with initial forecasts at 320 million travelers. Spain's top airports remain unchanged: Barajas (Madrid), El Prat (Barcelona), and Palma de Mallorca. Aena plans infrastructure investments to meet growing demand but hasn't forecasted 2026 activity due to pre-booked slots.
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IAG7 Viajes desembarca en Marruecos

IAG7 Viajes, a Spanish travel group, partners with Moroccan agency Caddy Voyages in January 2026 to enhance its international reach. The strategic alliance aims to create a travel platform connecting Europe and Africa. IAG7 will provide travel management expertise, technology, and supplier networks. Both companies aim to boost customer flow and develop new business lines. Caddy Voyages retains independence while leveraging IAG7's support to expand in Morocco and globally.
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Ouigo se enfrenta a indemnizaciones extra por sus cancelaciones masivas

🚄 Ouigo, a railway company, announced massive cancellations of eight services daily from Friday to Monday, and six from Tuesday to Thursday, affecting 15,000 passengers between Madrid-Sevilla and Madrid-Málaga routes until January 22. Affected passengers can get refunds or compensation from 50% to 200% of the ticket value, depending on the notice period. Facua advises claiming additional indemnities for costs like hotel stays and show tickets not used due to cancellations.
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Plus Ultra ya tiene en su poder el Airbus A330 de Iberojet

✈️ Plus Ultra, in January 2026 in Madrid, added an Airbus A330-343 from Iberojet, increasing its fleet to seven A330s. This aircraft carries 299 passengers, with 36 business and 263 economy seats, and uses efficient Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 772B engines. Plus Ultra boosts connectivity with Lima (6 flights/week) and Buenos Aires (4 flights/week starting spring 2026). The airline aims for 10 aircraft to expand in Latin America.
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Ávoris trata de impulsar la venta anticipada a base de descuentos

📅 Ávoris launches its first 2026 campaign offering early booking discounts. Valid until February 16, the campaign includes: Travelplan (up to €250 off per passenger), Special Tours (up to 10% off), Welcomebeds (up to 50% off hotel stays), Marsol (10% off cultural circuits, up to 50% off hotel stays), Viva Tours (up to €150 off per person), and Catai (up to 7% off for trips booked 30+ days in advance until December 2026).
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