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Miguel Praga

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El Bahía del Duque analiza dos ofertas de compra

🏨 The Zamorano family is evaluating offers for the Bahía del Duque hotel in Costa Adeje as of 2025. A Gran Canaria hotel chain, Lopesan, and a financial entity are contenders, with Lopesan offering €300 million. The family has not confirmed any deal, maintaining confidentiality. The hotel, designed by architect Andrés Piñeiro, remains a significant asset in the Spanish coastal hotel market. More updates on this high-value negotiation are expected soon.
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Iberia pone un Airbus A321XLR a volar a Puerto Rico

✈️ Iberia, since September, increases flight frequency between Madrid and San Juan, aiming for 12 weekly by April 2026. February and March may see double daily flights. The airline will provide over 650 seats daily, using A330-200 and A321XLR aircraft. Víctor Moneo highlights the accelerating growth of this route, with European interest in Puerto Rico's tourism and rising Puerto Rican travel to Europe.
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Ibiza frente al reto del alojamiento ilegal: sostenibilidad, control y cooperación

🌴 Consell Insular d’Eivissa launched a €22 million "Plan de Choque" to tackle illegal accommodation from 2025 to 2027. By August 2025, illegal Airbnb listings dropped 65%, from 2,241 to 792. The plan involves intensified inspections and collaborations with platforms like Airbnb, removing non-compliant ads. The initiative is supported by the Spanish government and the Govern of the Illes Balears, aiming for a sustainable tourism model to counteract the impacts of illegal offerings on Ibiza's ecosystem.
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Korean compra 103 aviones Boeing, fiel a Estados Unidos

✈️ Korean Air, March 2025: South Korea. Korean Air, primarily operating Boeing aircraft, announced the purchase of 103 additional Boeing planes, including 50 737 Max 10s, 25 Dreamliners, and 20 777Xs. This follows a previous order of 50 aircraft in March, comprising 30 Dreamliners and 20 777Xs. The acquisition aligns with Korean Air's fleet expansion post-Asiana Airlines merger, underscoring Boeing's market resilience despite certification pending for some models.
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Viajes del Imserso: Mundiplan recupera la marca Mundicolor

🌍 Mundiplan, a coalition of IAG7, W2M, and Alsa, relaunches the Mundicolor brand to manage the Imserso tourism program, specifically the island package for the Canary and Balearic Islands, offering 228,142 slots. Jacob Fernández, Mundiplan director, highlights the brand’s legacy of success and quality. W2M's addition bolsters the senior-focused strategy, promising new destinations and services, while Mundiplan maintains its private market offerings.
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Ryanair culpa al ministro de Consumo del ‘caso eDreams’

✈️ Ryanair is targeting eDreams, accusing the OTA of imposing unfair surcharges on consumers, especially eDreams Prime members. The airline urges Spain's Minister of Consumer Affairs, Pablo Bustinduy, to take action. eDreams is under investigation by consumer authorities in Europe, including those in Castilla y León, Italy, and Ireland, and faces sanctions in Andalucía and the Balearic Islands. Michael O'Leary criticizes Bustinduy for inaction over 14 months.
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Gabriel Escarrer: “Mi madre es una figura esencial en la historia de Meliá”

🏨 Gabriel Escarrer, CEO of Meliá Hotels International, announces the sudden passing of his mother, Ana María Jaume, on an unspecified date. Nine months ago, his father, Gabriel Escarrer Juliá, also passed away. Ana María's dedication and support were crucial to the family and Meliá Hotels' success. Her values of simplicity, dedication, and generosity are celebrated by all who knew her and contributed significantly to the company's foundation.
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Binter recorta beneficios en el primer año completo de la ruta con Madrid

✈️ Binter's 2024 net profit dropped 25% to €15.8 million, down from €21.2 million in 2023, due to increased costs from Pratt & Whitney engine availability issues. To compensate for grounded Embraer aircraft, Binter's spending on wet lease agreements surged from €14.7 million to €42.1 million. Despite these challenges in operations between Madrid and the Canary Islands, Binter remains optimistic about financial recovery in the coming year.
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Grandes redes salvan el verano gracias a la ‘última hora’

📅 Las agencias de viajes en España reportaron un aumento en las ventas de última hora este verano de 2025. Esta tendencia contrastó con años anteriores, donde la venta anticipada dominaba. Directivos de empresas líderes destacan un desempeño positivo y esperan un buen año, a pesar de un inicio preocupante debido a la baja anticipación. La falta de reservas iniciales llevó a agresivas campañas promocionales para llenar plazas vacantes en la temporada alta estival.
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Norse reduce sus vuelos desde el 1 de octubre

✈ Norse Atlantic, a low-cost airline, has been operational since 2022 without profits but broke even this year by leasing aircraft in India. From October 1, it will change flight plans, discontinuing routes like Los Angeles-Athens and Miami-London due to aircraft leasing. It will maintain flights on six routes, including London-Orlando and Athens-New York. Despite a 97% occupancy rate, financial struggles persist after three years in service.
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