Distribución y Revenue Management

📍 Ávoris entered air consolidation in 2022 with Geoclick (Geomoon), then acquired Travelgea Tours (July 2023) and Vista Travel (March 2024). The conglomerate, led by Juan Carlos González, now launches Welcomefly to centralize air consolidation activities. Welcomefly features a new website (b2b.welcomefly.com), multi-GDS service (Amadeus, Travelport), NDC direct connection with 15 airlines, low-cost content, and exclusive groups department. The move aims to streamline processes and retain sales within Ávoris' group, integrating Globalia's brands and other acquisitions.

🏨 Hotel bookings between November 4 and 11 see nearly a quarter made over 90 days in advance and about 15% the day before travel, per TravelgateX. Cataluña is the most booked region, while País Vasco and Castilla y León soar above 50% growth. Year-on-year, País Vasco, Cataluña, Islas Baleares, and Castilla y León bookings rise in double digits, with others declining. Couples dominate bookings with 48.3%, while Spanish travelers lead over half, followed by the UK and China with significant increases.

✈ Iberia has reached an all-time high with Airbus A350 flights from Barajas Airport to North and South America in 2024, averaging 22 aircraft over nine months, an increase from 17 in the same period of 2023. The airline's fleet also includes about 20 A330s, previously the main model until surpassed by the A350. An additional A350 has been added to the fleet, with another purchase option for delivery in 2026. The first of eight A321XLR has been received, offering 30% savings per passenger on routes to Boston and Washington. Iberia's capacity has surged, with a 15.5% increase in available seat-kilometers (ASK) and occupancy rates rising from 89.4% to 90.3% in the first three quarters of 2024.

🏖️ Pensionistas have a new opportunity to apply for the Imserso social tourism program starting Wednesday, November 13, with applications open until May of the following year. The process is recommended to be done online via the Imserso's electronic headquarters or by submitting a completed document in person or by non-certified mail to Imserso, 28080 Madrid. Applicants must have received accreditation letters at home, including their assigned travel type and key number. Despite claims of availability by Ávoris, with three million applicants and only 886,269 spots, there's less than one spot per three people.

💰 Amadeus' net financial debt increased by €370 million to €2.511 billion, 1.09 times the EBITDA for the last 12 months, driven by the buyback of shares for €353.8 million. In the first nine months, Amadeus reported a gross margin of 39.2%, with EBITDA up by 13.3% to €1.806 billion, and revenue growth of 12.6%, reaching €4.6 billion. Revenue from Air Distribution grew by 10% to €2.23 billion, while Technology Solutions for the Airline Industry rose by 16.2%, contributing €1.636 billion. Hotel and Other Solutions improved by 12.9% to €734 million.

💸 Andrea Pfeiffer, director of TUI Spain, Portugal & Americas, reports a successful fiscal year close in 2024, with summer sales surging by 30%. A pivotal strategy in maintaining price stability amid inflation has been a focus on product diversification, including family holidays, group travel, urban getaways, cultural tours, river cruises, and multi-day tours. With over 90% of TUI Spain's offers available online and 60% of bookings made via their website, travel agencies remain the primary distribution channel. The company continues to innovate for 2025, leveraging TUI Group resources like TUI Hotels & Resorts and TUI Musement experiences. Optimistic about the 2024-2025 fiscal year, TUI Spain & Portugal anticipates growth, particularly through expansion in Latin America, where they've launched an exclusive platform for travel agents and clients.

🚀 Viajes El Corte Inglés reported a 6.1% sales increase in the first fiscal semester up to August, following a successful 2023 with historic high revenues of €3.306 billion, a 12.6% rise from 2022. The travel sector's vacation segment saw a revenue increase above 10%. The parent company El Corte Inglés achieved a total revenue of €8.041 billion and a net profit of €203 million (+11%) for the first half of fiscal 2024-2025. Ebitda grew to €520 million, while net financial debt decreased to €1.933 billion, 1.7 times the Ebitda, with a €195 million reduction since August 2023.

🏨 Club Mac, a family tourism hotel with 1024 rooms, partnered with Mirai a decade ago to enhance direct sales in a tour operator-dominated market. By 2013, direct sales accounted for 6% of total sales, doubling year-on-year room nights. By the end of 2023, direct sales surged to 36% of revenue, lowering commission costs to 3.6%, and web became the main sales channel. Innovations include a loyalty program, upselling module, and reservation saver, positioning Club Mac and Mirai as industry innovators.

🏨 La inteligencia artificial (IA) en la hotelería proporciona recomendaciones personalizadas, check-ins automatizados y asistencia virtual 24/7, mejorando la experiencia del huésped y la eficiencia operativa. OTA Sync ofrece un chatbot de IA con soporte 24/7 y estará en IBTM World Barcelona del 19 al 21 de noviembre, Stand P37, ofreciendo hasta 1.000 € en créditos y un evento de networking el 20 de noviembre. Regístrate para el evento en el enlace proporcionado.

💰 Amadeus reported double-digit growth in financial results for the first nine months of 2024, with revenue up by 12.6%, EBITDA increasing 13.3%, operating profit rising 16.9%, and adjusted profit improving by 17.4%. The company generated a free cash flow of €975.2 million and had a net financial debt of €2.511 billion, which is 1.09 times the EBITDA of the last twelve months. Revenue in the Airport sector grew, as did Hotel and Other Solutions revenue by 12.9%, driven by new clients and transaction volume. Air Distribution revenue increased by 10%, with bookings up 3.4% and average revenue per booking up 6.4%. Airline Technology Solutions revenue grew by 16.2%, with a 12% increase in passengers boarded.