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Me parto el brazo si con ello rasguño a un hotelero

🏨 In Mallorca, a collective unconscious belief suggests that hoteliers' gains mean losses for others, leading to political opposition and stigmatization in the media. Initially, ecologists supported Airbnb to democratize tourism but later admitted their mistake upon seeing its negative effects. Despite left-leaning newspapers criticizing vacation rentals, they amplify critiques when targeting major hoteliers. These hoteliers, despite a minimal percentage of their business being local, argue for defending a better future for all against damaging attacks.
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‘Estados Unidos de Euroamérica’, el proyecto donde todos ganarían

🏰 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz recently advocated for a transatlantic free trade agreement with "zero" tariffs between the EU and the USA, echoing statements by tech billionaire Elon Musk. The US needs inhabitants and their data for tech research competition with China, while Europe requires lower taxes, reduced welfare state expenditure, increased labor dynamism, productivity, entrepreneurial spirit, and cheap energy. UK's King Charles III is prepared to offer the US "associate member" status in the Commonwealth during President Trump's upcoming state visit, a proposal Trump enthusiastically greeted on Truth Social.
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Tenerife y Port Aventura sufren manifestaciones de sus trabajadores

💬 5,000 individuals protested in Tenerife's tourist area during a two-day hotel and catering sector strike, while 400 Port Aventura employees in Salou joined a UGT and CCOO-led strike from 8 a.m. Saturday. In Tarragona, 80% of the staff participated, halting ticket sales for the first time in 30 years. The Santa Cruz de Tenerife tourism sector strike, with about 70% participation according to unions and 10% according to Ashotel, demands wage increases to maintain purchasing power. PortAventura, managed by Fernando Aldecoa, faces stalled collective agreement negotiations since December 2024, with 65% of workers earning minimum wage and most on temporary 5-9 month contracts.
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No solo Escarrer y los hoteleros: las agencias también repudian blindar los ‘Airbnb’

🏡 Travel agencies in Baleares join hoteliers criticizing the government's decree approving 90,000 tourist rental spaces, as reported by AVIBA (Baleares Travel Agencies Business Association). The decree, passed last week, is seen as a missed opportunity to reduce tourist pressure and alleviate the housing crisis. AVIBA President Pedro Fiol calls it a strategic error during a housing crisis and increasing tourist pressure, fearing it will result in low-quality offerings and more expensive housing for residents.
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“Es sospechoso que el absentismo se dispare los viernes y lunes”

🏠 Juanmi Ferrer, president of Restauración Mallorca CAEB, highlights absenteeism in the hospitality sector, mentioning unexplainable absences on Fridays and Mondays and the impact on small businesses. Despite record arrivals, there was a 12-14% decrease in turnover last year. Ferrer calls for a separate restaurant industry agreement or exceptional regime after 40 years of changes. Absenteeism in Mallorca hotels reaches up to 30%, affecting service and business operations.
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Baleares agravará el declive de Armengol

🏠 During the two legislatures of Francina Armengol, 90,000 homes were shifted from the residential market to tourism in the Balearic Islands. This change represents nearly a fifth of the islands' 500,000 home inventory, making housing less affordable and causing resident exodus and unprecedented tourist saturation. The recent approval of 90,000 'Airbnb' legalizations is considered a significant blow to the Balearics' general interest, criticized even by its initial proponents and leading to long-term negative effects.
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Interés desbordado de ejecutivos por unirse a sucesores hoteleros

🏨 JCI Talent Search's LinkedIn post on executive interest in joining hotel chains amid generational shifts gathered over 20,000 views in a few hours. CEO José Contreras reports clients undergoing organizational changes at General Manager and Corporate Director levels across Spain, including Madrid, Catalonia, Cantabria, Andalusia, Tenerife, and Gran Canaria. Opportunities are aimed at stable, experienced professionals for long-term roles within economically solid companies seeking candidates aligned with their philosophies.
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Viajes Interrías se consolida en grupos y circuitos en Marruecos

🏖 Viajes Interrías, a Spanish travel agency, became a reference turoperator for groups and circuits in Morocco since 2018. Their growth in Morocco has been consistent, making it their main international destination from Spain and Portugal. The team of 80 travel agents offers a varied catalogue, including the four Imperial Cities, Tánger, Casablanca, and more. They provide 7-day itineraries like “Marrakech-Ruta de las Kasbahs y Desierto”. Mohammed Cherkaoui projects a growth of over 30% by 2025. After COVID, they also entered the Turkish market, now their second most visited destination outside Europe.
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Barceló alerta del “porcentaje cada vez más creciente de absentismo laboral”

🚫 Barceló highlights a decreasing interest in service sector jobs despite attractive conditions, with growing absenteeism rates impacting businesses. The hospitality industry, especially in the Canary Islands, is experiencing a significant rise in absenteeism, with estimates reporting a 20-30% increase post-pandemic according to Javier Vich, President of the Mallorca Hotel Business Federation. Sick leave in accommodation services has escalated from 7.6% to 9.4%, with the issue intensifying during peak tourism months.
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