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Schôolers lanza su primer máster universitario junto a la UCAM

🏠 Schôolers, in collaboration with Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM), launches the Executive Global Hospitality Master (EGH Master) program. Starting on March 9, this 60 ECTS program offers 1,500 hours of online learning over 12-36 months. Designed for hotel sector professionals, it includes video content, live webinars, and optional networking at UCAM. With 120 industry experts and endorsements from major hotel chains, it rivals international MBAs. Schôolers reports a 93.4% satisfaction rate from over 25,000 students.
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El RevPAR en los hoteles de Portugal muestra señales de desaceleración

💸 Portuguese hotel sector in 2025: RevPAR at €72.38 (+4.3% YoY), with tourism revenues exceeding €27 billion. Occupancy stable at 57.9%, but RevPAR in Grande Lisboa dropped by 0.7% despite 71% occupancy. Madeira leads growth with +16.9%. April and January surpass August in growth, indicating shifting demand. Future growth hinges on strategic pricing and revenue management, optimizing rates and segments throughout the year. 📈
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Kike Sarasola participará en una entrevista en directo en el Smart Travel News Roadshow Barcelona

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El mayor evento ‘Desperdicio Cero’ de Europa ICCA Porto y la conversación llega a HIP 2026

📈 In 2024, ICCA's 63rd Congress in Abu Dhabi became the first major global event to achieve the "Zero Food Waste to Landfill Event Standard." Over 200 professionals trained, diverting 1,115 kg of food waste and saving 371 kg, leading to 928 redistributed meals. In 2025, the 64th Congress in Porto showcased zero waste as a repeatable standard, saving 2,157 kg of food and 5,392 kg CO₂. This approach highlights efficiency, control, and reputation for high F&B producers.
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Palladium Hotel Group optimiza la gestión de disparidades con Find & Book de 123Compare.me tras meses de trabajo conjunto

📈 A principios de 2025, Palladium Hotel Group integró Find & Book de 123Compare.me para automatizar la detección de disparidades de precios en canales de venta. La colaboración entre ambos comenzó en verano de 2024. La herramienta simplifica la gestión de disparidades, permitiendo resolverlas en una hora, en lugar de un día. En enero de 2025, la solución ya era parte esencial del equipo de revenue. Huaira G., Project Manager, destaca su adaptabilidad y soporte proactivo.
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Airbnb acelera su apuesta por los hoteles mientras refuerza su estrategia de IA

📈 Airbnb plans to expand its hotel offerings through 2026, reporting strong initial momentum in this segment. In Q4 2025, hotels made up a single-digit percentage of total bookings but grew nearly twice as fast as the platform overall. Airbnb ran pilot projects in NYC, LA, SF, and Madrid, aiming for a significant hotel presence by 2026. Financially, Airbnb's 2025 revenue reached $12.2 billion, with a net income of $2.5 billion and 533 million bookings, up 8% year-over-year.
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Sabre, PayPal y Mindtrip se asocian para ofrecer la primera experiencia de IA agéntica de extremo a extremo para la industria de los viajes

🗺️ Sabre Corporation, PayPal Holdings, and Mindtrip announce a strategic alliance to launch a next-gen AI-driven travel experience by Q2 2026. The collaboration merges Mindtrip's AI platform, PayPal's commerce capabilities, and Sabre's travel technology. Travelers can seamlessly plan and book trips using conversational AI, with integrated payment solutions like PayPal Pay Later. The launch will initially feature flights, adding hotels later. This venture aims to redefine travel booking with a streamlined, intuitive process.
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Listados gratuitos o de pago en Google Hotel Finder: cuándo conviene invertir en visibilidad

📈 Google Hotel Finder visibility is crucial for hotels. A Cornell Center for Hospitality Research report finds that sponsored listings can significantly increase room demand compared to free listings, especially in competitive markets. Paid visibility boosts direct bookings, reducing intermediary reliance, but depends on digital experience quality and pricing policies. Investment effectiveness varies with organic visibility level and inventory availability. Hotels should strategically assess conditions before investing in paid exposure to maximize demand and revenue.
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HIP 2026 reunirá al sector hotelero para analizar sus retos en un año turístico récord para España

📅 España, 2025: 97 million tourists, ranking as the second most visited country after France. In 2026, 26 million tourists are expected in the first quarter, a 4% increase. HIP 2026, Europe's largest hospitality solutions fair, will take place from February 16-18 at IFEMA Madrid. Discussions will include sustainability, supply chain efficiency, and technological integration. Ilunion Hoteles, with a 30% growth, highlights inclusive business models. The event will feature industry leaders like Javier Águila and Kike Sarasola.
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