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Miguel Praga

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O’Leary no descarta el largo radio para Ryanair: “Nunca digas nunca”

✈ Ryanair, since 2000, expanded from 30 to over 600 aircraft, expecting over 200 million passengers in 2024, marking an 8% increase. CEO Michael O’Leary is hesitant but open to long-haul routes, acknowledging the challenges due to Ryanair's focus on operational efficiency. He cites Norwegian's failed transatlantic venture as cautionary. The transatlantic market is dominated by strong players like Iberia, Air France, and Lufthansa, making it difficult for new entrants.
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Cataluña y Andalucía lideran la oferta ilegal de pisos turísticos

📅 El 1 de agosto, en España, propietarios sin el código identificativo oficial para alquiler turístico verán sus propiedades retiradas de Airbnb. Actualmente, solo el 13% de las viviendas cumplen con la normativa, dejando al 87% (más de 1,1 millones de plazas) en riesgo de desaparecer de la plataforma. Este problema afecta de manera variada a las comunidades autónomas, según datos de Mabrian a 15 de julio.
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¿El turismo vale menos de lo que decimos?

🏢 Giovanni Tamburi, owner of Italy’s largest tourism group, Alpitour, highlights that private equity funds hold unsold tourism shares worth $3.5 trillion, equal to 18 months of global mergers and acquisitions. Many funds hesitate to sell, fearing devaluation admissions, resulting in extended investment durations from 3-5 years to 8-9 years. This situation underscores a discrepancy between investor expectations and reality in the tourism sector, prompting cautious investment approaches.
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“No se explica cómo en El Prat se actúa contra los ilegales y en Barajas no”

🛫 Asae is pressuring authorities to combat illegal workers at Madrid's airport. In July 2024, a police operation at El Prat detained 4 and identified 17 illegal luggage wrappers, restoring order. Asae demands similar action at Barajas, citing inaction by the National Police and urging collaboration with the Municipal Police. They plan to meet government officials for worker protection. Over 100 individuals conduct illegal activities at Barajas, mainly luggage wrapping and SIM card selling.
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Alarma en Italia por el acuerdo de Ryanair con las agencias

🛩️ Maavi, the Italian association of travel agencies, filed a complaint against Ryanair, alleging an abuse of position. In March 2025, Maavi's president, Erica Montanucci, criticized Ryanair's TAD platform for travel agencies, claiming it imposes limiting conditions and risks. The platform reportedly transforms agencies into ticket printers for Ryanair, removing external arbitration rights. Montanucci warns colleagues about the agreement's lack of transparency, which she argues excessively protects Ryanair.
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Binter mueve ficha para elevar la ocupación en Madrid

✈ Binter extends its Bintazo purchase and flight periods for routes between Madrid, Tenerife Norte, and Gran Canaria. Discounted tickets, starting at 25 euros each way for residents buying round trips, are available until July 28 for travel from September 16 to November 30, 2025. With 112 weekly flights, Binter maintains 16 daily flights to Madrid. A new premium class begins September 17, offering enhanced comfort and flexibility, including VIP lounge access, free baggage, and flexible ticket conditions.
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Soltour amplía su cobertura territorial: salidas desde 26 aeropuertos

✈ Soltour refuerza su cobertura en España, con vuelos desde 26 aeropuertos regionales, incluyendo Madrid, Barcelona y más, del 1 de octubre de 2025 al 30 de abril de 2026. ????️ Más de 90 operaciones conectarán con destinos internacionales y nacionales, cubriendo periodos clave como diciembre y Navidad. ???? Ana Hernández destaca la respuesta a la demanda de viajes fuera de temporada alta.
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Estampida de turistas en la ‘Blue Lagoon’ de Islandia por un volcán

🌋 Blue Lagoon, southwest of Reykjavík, Iceland, experienced a volcanic eruption and earthquake early yesterday at 4 a.m., prompting evacuations. Neighboring Grindavik had been nearly wiped out months earlier. Lava flowed from a fissure, per the meteorological office. Despite recent seismic activity since November 2023, including after 800 years of dormancy, flights remain unaffected, and Iceland is still visitable. Blue Lagoon is a year-round tourist attraction, famous for its geothermal waters.
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Travel Live se desmarca de la fiebre expansiva de sus rivales

🌎 Travel Live shifts strategy under Rafael García Garrido's leadership, opting out of international expansion plans unlike rivals Viajes El Corte Inglés, Ávoris, and W2M, focusing on profitability instead. By 2029, Travel Live aims to become an entertainment company also selling travel, leveraging expertise in managing venues like Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas. Mapa Group undergoes brand reorganization and relocates to Travel Live’s central offices to foster synergy and boost tour operations.
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