Redaccion TH

🏨 Cartagena, del 19 al 21 de noviembre, será el epicentro del XX Congreso de Hoteleros Españoles, organizado por CEHAT. Más de 500 profesionales se reunirán en el Auditorio El Batel para discutir la gestión hotelera y el papel de la inteligencia artificial. Este evento busca generar sinergias y potenciar la colaboración en el sector turístico. La inscripción está abierta, pero las plazas son limitadas.

📝 Más de 1.1 million tourist rental spaces in Spain might vanish post-August 1 if not registered in the new National Tourist Use Housing Registry. Initiated by the Ministry of Housing, this mandate affects 87% of summer VUT offers. As of July 15, only 13% of Airbnb listings included the National Rental Number. Regional disparities exist; Andalucía has just 10.2% compliance, whereas Madrid leads with 57.7%. Failure to comply risks significant market reduction.

🏠 Selenta Group sold the Mare Nostrum Resort in Tenerife to Spring Hotels for €430 million, marking the largest hotel transaction in Spain. The resort, consisting of 1,037 rooms, underwent a €56 million transformation, increasing RevPAR by 91% in less than two years. The operation included Mediterranean Palace, Cleopatra Palace, and Sir Anthony hotels, plus dining spaces. Selenta plans further growth with a €200 million investment strategy since 2021, including collaborations with brands like Marriott and Hyatt.

🍳 Forum TurisTIC, organized by Eurecat, celebrated its 13th edition at TBS Education in Barcelona, highlighting the potential of gastronomic and enotourism. Anna Pollock emphasized a systemic approach, while Daniel Altimiras noted tourism's creative and sustainable impact. Catalonia was named World Region of Gastronomy 2025. The event featured innovative solutions like the Aisee app and Enotour project. Enogastronomic tourists spend 30% more than regular tourists, promoting strategic sector growth.