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🏖️ In Europe, vacation rental prices rose nearly 8% while hotel prices increased by 2.71% year-over-year across 25 capitals. Innsbruck vacation rentals average €417, surpassing hotel rates of €323. London ranks as the most expensive city with hotel rates at €510 and vacation rentals at €467; Liverpool and Athens are the most affordable at €168 and €156 respectively. Madrid saw vacation rental prices jump 43%, while Paris experienced a 27% decrease. For New Year's Eve 2024, Madrid and Sevilla lead with rates over €300, while Barcelona's rentals dropped by 12%, averaging €253. Helsinki's hotel market dropped by 9%, offering an affordable New Year's celebration. Valencia remains economical with an average hotel rate of €191.

🏖️ Spain, projected to be the world's leading tourist destination by 2040, with 115 million international tourists, continues to maintain its record-breaking streak in 2024 as the second most visited country. Spanish passport, one of the world's most powerful, grants visa-free access to 194 destinations. The country manages the transition to winter time on October 27, 2024, at 3:00 AM. Valencia ranks as the top city for retirees in 2024, while Puy du Fou events see over 25,000 attendees and a 50% revenue increase from 2023. Italy tops the list of World Heritage Sites with 60 locations. A total solar eclipse will cross Spain on August 12, 2026. Ski season 2024-2025 in Spain and France begins with significant investments, such as Sierra Nevada's 43 million euros. Environmentalists call for coastal reforms as 70% of Spanish beaches face the threat of disappearance, impacting tourism which contributes 13.2% to the GDP.

🏠 On May 7, 2024, the Michelin Guide awarded eight extraordinary Italian hotels with its highest distinction, the Three Michelin Keys, recognizing their luxury experiences, architecture, interior design, authenticity, service quality, and local relevance. The 2024 guide also listed 31 hotels with Two Keys and 107 with One Key, indicating the diversity of Italian accommodations. Michelin's hotel selection is based on rigorous criteria, including architecture, authenticity, service quality, local relevance, and value for money. The guide now features over 5,000 hotels worldwide, each offering more than just a place to stay. Notable among them are Aman Venice in Venice, Castello di Reschio in Perugia, Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco in Siena, and JK Place Capri in Capri.

🏀 Morocco's tourism has surged in 2024, with a 20% increase in travelers reaching 16 million, nearing Egypt's figures. Marrakech leads attractions, bolstered by France's 34 direct flights. UK visitor numbers soared by 47%. Agadir and Tanger also report excellent years. Anticipated events include hosting the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, drawing up to 500,000 visitors, and co-hosting the FIFA World Cup in five years with Spain, Portugal, Argentina, and Uruguay.

🏠 Spain's unique registry for short-term rentals, including tourist, seasonal, or room lettings, is set to take effect on January 2 with enforcement starting July 1, 2025, after a transition period for businesses and administrations to adapt. The Council of Ministers approved a royal decree this Monday, establishing a digital one-stop shop for rental data exchange. Platforms must comply with administrative resolutions to remove or disable listings within 48 hours, requiring rentals to display a registration number. Spain will be the first EU country to implement this European regulation.

📈 Ávoris, a travel agency sector leader, signed a record number of 8,895 sale points for Imserso's social tourism trips in the current season, surpassing last year's 8,764 and 8,329 from two seasons ago. Of these, 40.9% (3,693) are part of the top six groups. Ávoris' three brands (B travel, Halcón Viajes, Viajes Ecuador) account for 1,589 offices, nearly 18% of the total. Viajes El Corte Inglés follows with 534 accredited sale points for the 2024/2025 season. Zafiro Tours and Viajes Carrefour hold 533 and 416 offices respectively, while Nautalia and Azulmarino each have just over 200 stores.

✈ Breeze Airways, owned by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, operates short-haul flights in the US with a fleet of 35 Airbus A220s and is receiving an additional 55, aiming for 90 aircraft. The A220 carries 137 passengers. Next year, Breeze plans to launch flights to Dublin and possibly Great Britain from Boston or New York, pending regulatory approval. The airline, which primarily serves the US East Coast, including Florida and Georgia, also has ambitions to expand to South America and Hawaii.

💊 Imserso's Termalismo Program for 2025 offers 197,000 places for pensioners at 84 spas across Spain. Prices include full board accommodation, access to basic thermal therapies, recreational activities, and collective insurance. Participants pay for their own transport and part of the cost. Treatments involve initial medical recognition, ongoing monitoring, and personalized prescriptions for physical and mental health. A 40 euro initial payment is required to secure a place. The program promotes active aging, combats loneliness, and boosts wellness tourism.

✈ Air capacity to Spain has risen by 9.4% compared to last year for the period between December 20 and January 5. International routes have increased by 11.7%, with significant growth from Italy (nearly 25%), the UK (11.7%), Germany (8.2%), and the Netherlands (4%). Alicante has seen a 21% increase, while Málaga, Gran Canaria, and Fuerteventura airports each have double-digit growth. Inspirational search index for trips to Spain has slightly risen by 0.6%, and Spain accounts for 12.8% of European destination searches. Travel bookings for the Christmas period are made 68 days in advance on average, with stays lasting 8.3 days, which are 2% longer than in 2023.

🏖️ In 2025, 53% of families intend to spend more on vacations, up from 46% in 2024. Despite cost being a key factor, with 57% citing price as decisive in 2024, there's a growing preference for non-crowded destinations, personalized attention, and comfort in accommodations. Preferred accommodations are mid-to-high-end hotels (39%), apartments (25.5%), and increasingly campings (15.63%). Top destinations are Andalusia, Castilla y León, Extremadura, and Madrid, with beach holidays (59%) leading, followed by mountain (14%) and urban (13.4%). Children's influence on vacation choices peaks in summer (49%).