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Mallorca: a punto del lleno para bailar junto a los top mundial del negocio turístico

🎶 Mallorca Live Festival (MLF) is set to take place from June 12-14 in Magaluf, attracting top tourism leaders. The exclusive event, featuring artists like Iggy Pop and Massive Attack, offers premium services such as gourmet cuisine, private boxes, and open bars. Led by Felip Boyero, major tourism groups have secured spaces. With VIP slots nearly filled, the festival promises elite networking and entertainment, marking a peak moment for the Balearic Islands.
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Luis Gallego asume la presidencia del consejo de la IATA

✈️ Luis Gallego, CEO of IAG, has been appointed as the 83rd chair of IATA's board at the 81st Annual General Meeting in New Delhi, India. His one-year term follows Pieter Elbers of IndiGo. Gallego, an aerospace engineer with nearly 30 years in aviation, highlights challenges like environmental measures and supply chain issues. His background includes leadership roles at Iberia, Iberia Express, Vueling, and Air Nostrum. Willie Walsh, IATA's General Director, supports Gallego's leadership.
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“La huelga en Canarias tuvo poca afluencia y no ayudó a nadie”

💰 Gabriel Escarrer, president of Meliá, in an interview with Última Hora, discussed a recent limited-followed strike in the Canary Islands and its potential impact on upcoming ones in the Balearic Islands. He stressed the importance of signing a wage agreement before summer, despite salary increases exceeding the IPC since 2014 being unsustainable. The hotel federation proposed an 8.5% raise over three years. Escarrer emphasized the role of productivity amid rising absenteeism in the tourism sector.
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El absentismo es admitido hasta por el neocomunismo

📈 Yolanda Díaz, Vicepresidenta Segunda y Ministra de Trabajo, el 22 de mayo, España. Díaz propuso medidas contra el absentismo laboral, asociado a la reducción de jornada, destacando problemas de envejecimiento demográfico y sanidad. Antonio Garamendi, presidente de CEOE, reportó que diariamente 1.4 millones de trabajadores faltan al trabajo, con 325,000 sin justificación. El turismo, especialmente en Canarias y Baleares, sufre notablemente.
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Canarias: 48 meses creciendo a la par que el absentismo

🏨 In April 2025, Canary Islands hotels saw 48 consecutive months of price and income increases, fueled by post-pandemic travel. However, concerns arise about slowing activity this year. Spain's labor costs rose nearly 80% since 2019, with incapacity payments exceeding €15 billion. Employer costs nearly doubled to over €4.6 billion. Rising absenteeism led to fewer hours worked, with 1.4 million daily absentees, 200,000 more than last year, impacting productivity, especially in the Canary Islands.
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Los Hidalgo sufren su peor semana, que ya es decir

💰 February 2025, Spain: The Hidalgo family faces allegations of delivering €500,000 to government officials, following the largest state rescue. Witnesses reported the incident, and communications revealed desperation for public aid. Legal actions are underway, separating the case from other judicial investigations. The Hidalgo saga includes a history of legal and financial troubles, with high-profile connections and controversies. Despite accumulating evidence, political and judicial outcomes are uncertain, reflecting Spain's complex legal landscape.
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Air Europa: ponen una querella contra Begoña Gómez y Javier Hidalgo

🛩️ Manos Limpias filed a lawsuit in Madrid against Begoña Gómez and Javier Hidalgo for alleged influence peddling and other charges. Secret meetings in June-July 2020 at Globalia's offices discussed the €475 million Air Europa bailout, approved in November 2020. On September 8, 2020, following a call from Hidalgo, President Sánchez personally intervened, urging the then Transport Minister to reconsider the bailout, suggesting influence exerted through unofficial channels.
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Absentismo desbordado en Baleares: se dispara un récord del 27% en hostelería

📈 En Baleares, el absentismo laboral por incapacidades temporales aumentó un 27.5% en hostelería, 13% en transporte, 8% en construcción y 5.6% en comercio en un año. En 2024, la tasa de absentismo fue del 14.8% en alojamiento, 5.6% en comercio, 5.3% en construcción y 5.2% en transporte. El gobierno local colabora con varias organizaciones y sindicatos para reducir estos números mediante la agilización de procesos burocráticos y diagnósticos.
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Un referéndum sobre Airbnb como el de BBVA-Sabadell

🏠 Pedro Sánchez's unique proposal for a referendum on BBVA's potential acquisition of Sabadell contrasts with the broader impact of Airbnb's model on Spain's housing. Since Airbnb's rise, rental prices surged, limiting housing access for many Spaniards. Some city mayors oppose the model due to its impact on community and economy, while others support it. In Spain's democracy, such referendums should focus on issues affecting the average voter, not just elite concerns.
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