Distribución y Revenue Management

🏖️ Dubai welcomed 9.31 million international visitors in the first half of the year, a 9% increase from the 8.55 million recorded in the same period the previous year, according to the Department of Economy and Tourism of Dubai (DET). After a record 2023 with 17.15 million tourists, the city aims for another high in tourism activity by the end of 2024. Visitors mainly came from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and MENA (26% combined), Western Europe (20%), South Asia (17%), the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and Eastern Europe (15%), with notable growth from China. America, Africa, and Australasia contributed 7%, 4%, and 2%, respectively. The tourism boost is attributed to effective strategies by Dubai authorities in collaboration with public and private sectors.

✈ Iberia informs customers of temporary changes in the air shuttle service between Madrid-Barcelona due to security filter renovations at Barajas' T4, relocating check-in to counters 798 and 799. Passengers are advised to arrive earlier than usual and can reach boarding gates via the Fast Track access right of security.

🏨 Riu Hotels & Resorts reported near or over 90% occupancy rates in their Spanish hotels during summer 2024, matching 2023's excellent performance. Average rates increased by 5-8%, depending on the hotel. Reservations in June, July, and August were slightly slower but not significantly. Germany, the UK, and Spain remained top markets, with Belgium and the Netherlands showing the most growth compared to the previous year.

🚂 Renfe's high-speed trains in Spain experienced 3,967 delays over 15 minutes in 2023, accounting for 6.95% of its operations, compared to 4.89% for Ouigo and 4.95% for Iryo. Of the total 57,088 Renfe operations, competitors conducted 19,877 (Iryo) and 7,265 (Ouigo). New Talgo S106 trains, delivered in May, added problems with 479 incidents in 2.5 months, including 14 requiring passenger rescue or transfer. Renfe operates 22 S106 models, with only 11 in service; the rest sidelined due to various issues.

🌴 In Mallorca, Es Caló d’es Moro became overcrowded due to social media influence. TikTok drove thousands to a once-quiet palm tree in Testeina, Masdache, Lanzarote, causing chaos in Tías. Tourists in Egypt follow specific Instagram and TikTok angles for Pyramid photos, while Austria and Japan installed metal fences in Hallstat and Mount Fuji to protect locals from tourist disruption. This shift in tourism prioritizes media replication over genuine cultural experiences.

🏖 Castilla-La Mancha plans to renew its senior tourism program in autumn 2023, mirroring Madrid's Rutas Culturales, which sells 325,000 national and international trips for residents over 55. Full operation is expected by 2025, with a pilot launching in late 2023. UNAV and leading travel companies like W2M and Viajes El Corte Inglés assist in the program, set to expand to non-peninsular and international destinations. Nearly 690,000 local residents aged 55+ are eligible, with 450 travel agencies in the region participating.

🏖️ Murcia will announce in September aid for the modernization and development of tourist accommodations with a budget of €7.7 million, funded by the EU through Next Generation funds. The aid, part of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, targets two categories: hotel and non-hotel accommodations, including campings, tourist apartments, rural lodgings, tourist hostels, and hostels. Eligible applicants are individuals or legal entities with fiscal residence in Spain who own or operate accommodations registered with Murcia's Regional Tourism, Culture, Youth and Sports Council.

📆 From August 12 to 18, Spanish tourist hotel bookings on TravelgateX decreased by 18%, following a previous 5% drop from August 5 to 11. Andalucía, Canarias, Comunidad Valenciana, and Galicia were the most affected destinations. In contrast, bookings from Germany and the United States rose by 35% and 46%, respectively, for fall and winter trips. TUI Group hints at a promising start for the 2024-2025 winter campaign. Top destinations were Cataluña (20.07%), Andalucía (18.06%), Baleares (14.55%), and Canarias (14.39%).

📍 Las manifestaciones contra el turismo masivo en España han destacado en medios británicos. ABTA asegura que los turistas británicos siguen siendo bienvenidos en regiones afectadas como Canarias, Barcelona, Mallorca y Andalucía. Canarias inició protestas el 20 de abril con el lema 'Canarias tiene un límite'. En respuesta, Barcelona restringió licencias turísticas y Mallorca limitó cruceros. Medidas contra el overtourism incluyen mayor regulación y promoción de turismo sostenible.

📊 On August 19, 2024, the article emphasizes the importance of KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) for restaurants to achieve their business goals, such as sales, revenue, and customer numbers. It discusses how effective Point of Sale (POS) management using specialized systems like Zucchetti's TCPOS can provide real-time metrics essential for financial performance monitoring, including profit margins, net revenues, costs, inventory rotation, and avoiding stock shortages. The top 5 KPIs to monitor are: revenue by location and group, purchasing product audit, weekly sales forecast, average ticket, and RevPASH (Revenue per Available Seat Hour). A robust POS system like TCPOS helps in sales analysis, inventory management, ensuring sufficient supplies, managing orders and tables, and ultimately helps in strategic restaurant management.