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Miguel Praga

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Ana María Jaume, la fuerza vivificadora de Escarrer Juliá

🏨 Ana María Jaume, wife of Gabriel Escarrer Juliá, passed away. She was instrumental in supporting Escarrer during his 70-year career in the hotel industry. Passionate about mathematics, she helped establish Hoteles Mallorquines with Jerónimo Alberti. As a devoted mother and wife, she supported Escarrer at every milestone. The couple, deeply religious, traveled the world together while maintaining a strong Catholic faith.
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Incendios en España: el turista es insolidario

🗺 Spain, August 2025: Due to extensive wildfires, there's a notable decline in tourism as travelers avoid areas like burnt forests, opting for other destinations. Despite some regions offering attractive vacation deals near affected zones, the demand for Spanish holidays has plummeted. In comparison, both tourists and non-tourists prioritize personal interests over solidarity, focusing on value and quality in their purchases, whether for vacations, clothing, or cars.
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Canarias: tranquilidad con Ryanair pero malestar con Aena

✈ From March 1, 2026, Aena airport fees will rise by 6.5%, concerning the Canary Islands' tourism sector. Leaders like Jorge Marichal and José Mañaricúa express worries over the impact on regions like Canarias, Baleares, Ceuta, and Melilla. Ryanair plans to cut nearly one million seats in Spain, but local leaders believe it won't affect the archipelago, anticipating other airlines will fill any gaps.
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El ingeniero clave del 787 y del A380 se va a China

✈ Zhuo Ming, aviation software expert, who developed systems for Boeing 787 and Airbus A380, departs Altair in the U.S. to join the Institute of Technology of the East in Ningbo, China, as a professor and dean. Reported by South China Morning Post, Zhuo’s move is notable given his contributions to Western aviation. No connection between his relocation and Comac, the Chinese state company, or government influence, is mentioned.
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Definitivo: Ryanair acaba con la tarjeta de embarque en papel

✈️ Ryanair will become the first airline to eliminate paper boarding passes on November 2, except in Morocco due to local regulations. Currently, 85-90% of passengers use mobile boarding passes. Digital boarding will be mandatory, but if a passenger's phone is unavailable, airport staff will assist based on prior online check-in. Ryanair will cease the €20 fee for reprinting boarding passes. Tirana Airport in Albania plans to go digital by March next year.
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Avalancha contra Booking: 15.000 hoteles se unen a la batalla legal

💸 15,000 European hotels are launching a legal battle against Booking, with a deadline for participation ending on August 29. Hotrec, leading the action with Stichting Hotel Claims Alliance, seeks compensation for two decades of losses due to parity clauses. Notable participants include Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Greece, and Austria. The collective complaint will be filed in Amsterdam District Court by year-end, supported by Alexandros Vassilikos and Marie Audren of Hotrec.
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Club de Vacaciones acelera a las puertas del inicio del Imserso

🌎 Club de Vacaciones, a tour operator under Grupo Viajes El Corte Inglés, is targeting travel agencies as Imserso's sales begin. On September 9 and 16, workshops aim to highlight their quality trips for seniors over 60 and superior agent commissions. From late July, they offered competitive coastal and island travel deals. For 7 nights, prices start at €239 (without transport) and €354 (with transport), compared to Imserso's €224.63 and €244.04 plus potential surcharges.
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Iberia se despide del verano con una agresiva campaña de precios

✈ Iberia's aggressive promotion offers flights in August 2024: Spain from €21 (€35 for Las Palmas and Tenerife), Europe from €25, and New York from €187. Winter destinations include Innsbruck for €59 and Tromso for €99. Long-haul options include Puerto Rico from €207 and Tokyo for €397. The sale runs from August 28 to September 22, with early access on iberia.com and the app before September 1.
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