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🏨 Meliá Hotels International, led by Gabriel Escarrer, is recognized for its economic and social impact on destinations and sustainable development. The hotel chain, with a strong presence in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and southern Asia, is honored by 'Time' and 'Newsweek' for sustainability and trustworthiness. Meliá ranks as Europe's most sustainable hotelier by Standard & Poors Global and features in Time's list of the world's most sustainable companies. The 'Travel For Good' program showcases Meliá's commitment to social, environmental, ethical, and compliance initiatives. Gabriel Escarrer Juliá, who started the company in the 1950s, is acknowledged for his contributions to the hospitality industry and ethical standards. In September, he received a lifetime achievement award from King Felipe VI of Spain.

🌍 World Travel Market (WTM) in London from November 5-7, features Andalucía, Balearic Islands, and Tenerife. Andalucía's Arturo Bernal notes 50 meetings with international tourist intermediaries and a doubling of companies at their booth from the previous year. The Andalusian stand occupies 580.75 square meters, 25 more than before, housing 100 local companies and eight provinces. Balearics focus on sustainability, despite an 8% drop in British tourists this year. Their 493-square-meter stand reflects the Posidonia Oceanica theme. Tenerife targets UK air connectivity, with a 8.5% increase in British tourists in the first nine months of 2024 and 22 flights by six airline groups. British market contributed 16.4% to Spain's tourism revenue in Q1 2024.