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Las Palmas: la plaga de Airbnb no cesa

🏠 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria saw an increase of 83 vacation rentals since its designation as a "zona tensionada," with such rentals reaching 1.67% of the total residential market. This ranks it fourth among large Spanish cities for vacation rental prevalence, following Málaga (3.28%), Sevilla (2.18%), and Alicante (1.98%). In five years, vacation rentals grew by 30%, with available accommodations increasing 27.48%. This trend impacts local housing prices by inflating costs and reducing rental availability.
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Air Europa gana, pero no Hidalgo

🛩 Turkish Airlines' investment in Air Europa values the company at €1.1 billion, with its 26% stake worth €300 million. Globalia's Air Europa gains strong partners, including IAG, enhancing stability. Juan José Hidalgo praises the partnership, yet the Hidalgos' share drops from 80% (valued at €500 million) to just over 50%, risking majority control. The deal aids survival, yet leads to significant asset sales, notably in hotel holdings.
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Mallorca: agosto, el mes con menos atascos

🗺 In August 2023, Mallorca experienced unexpectedly light traffic during peak hours. Earlier summer protests about overcrowding had low turnout, with attendance roughly 10% of the previous year's. Another protest was considered but faced opposition from businesses struggling with fewer customers. The issue seems more about infrastructure management than tourism itself. Factors like the conversion of homes to tourist rentals and unregulated immigration, not addressed in political agendas, might contribute to these challenges.
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Barceló crece en lo rural y las gangas

🏠 Grupo Barceló, liderado por Simón Pedro Barceló, compra Rusticae, apostando por turismo rural en pequeñas ciudades o suburbios. Prefiere áreas menos competitivas, como León, Valladolid, y las afueras de París, evitando 'prime' locations con altos precios. Es el segundo grupo turístico más rentable en España, tras Riu. A diferencia de Riu y Meliá, que optan por escalas grandes y lujo, Barceló se enfoca en adquisiciones modestas, beneficiándose de sus resorts en el Caribe.
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Air Europa-Turkish: libre de ‘antiopas’ y de Bruselas

✈ Los Hidalgo, en 2024, facilitan que Turkish Airlines adquiera un 26% de Air Europa, evadiendo regulaciones en Madrid y Bruselas y el 'escudo antiopas' español. Globalia mantiene control con el 54%, mientras IAG posee un 20%. Bruselas impide reforzar a Iberia, debilitando los 'hubs' europeos frente a Estambul. Moncloa prioriza recuperar un préstamo de 475 millones de euros de la SEPI. Este movimiento ilustra la creciente influencia de aeropuertos como Estambul y Doha.
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Air Europa: a Star Alliance y el ‘OK’ de las autoridades

✈️ Air Europa's daily operations director, Mario Hidalgo, announced that the airline's partnership with Turkish Airlines is nearly finalized, with only contracts left to sign. The deal, involving a 26% sales share, has received approval from Spanish and European authorities. The collaboration will provide aircraft earlier than planned for 2031, enabling route expansion, including Madrid-Geneva and routes to Asia and South America. Additionally, Air Europa will move closer to Star Alliance, shifting focus from its long-standing ties with Skyteam.
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Mallorca: se dispara el alquiler y bajan los hoteles

🌴 Baleares' tourist rentals surged by 35% in the first half of the year, while hotels saw a 4% decline, as reported by Ibestat. Mallorca experienced a 40% rise in tourist rentals from January to June, attracting 600,000 tourists. Despite this, only 32 new hotels are projected for the next three years, trailing behind regions like Galicia and Andalucía. Since 2015, 90,000 homes switched to tourist use, bolstered by recent regional regulations.
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Air Europa-Turkish: escudo antiopas y 275 M€

🛫 Turkish Airlines will invest €275 million in Air Europa, acquiring at least 26% of its capital. This move satisfies Juan José Hidalgo, ensuring the airline's future and Spain's national carrier status. The investment, along with Air Europa's cash reserves, will clear a €475 million SEPI loan, after repaying a €150 million ICO loan in May 2025. Globalia's president highlights having two strong partners: IAG (20% stake) and Turkish (26%-27% stake). SEPI's approval is required for this transaction.
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Iberia: First Class quizás en 5 rutas

🚀 Iberia may introduce 'First Class' cabins due to increased demand from wealthy passengers, especially Latin American elites relocating to Madrid. Madrid is Europe's fourth-largest region by GDP and hosts over 4,000 multinational headquarters. This demand affects luxury amenities like high-end hotels and boutiques. Five potential routes for this upgrade include New York, Miami, Mexico City, São Paulo, and Tokyo. This represents a significant cultural shift for Iberia and Spanish aviation.
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Aldama quiere cantar sobre Begoña y el juez le dice cómo

🖥️ El juez Juan Carlos Peinado advises Víctor de Aldama on legal steps regarding allegations against Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez, for allegedly influencing the rescue of Air Europa. Hazte Oír, leading the popular accusation, seeks to question Aldama, who claims Gómez pressured the airline's rescue for personal gain. The judge suggests Aldama approach the Audiencia Nacional or a notary for formal complaints.
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