Distribución y Revenue Management

📖 UTE Turismo Social will start selling 886,269 affordable senior travel places for the 2024-25 season on September 23, according to Ávoris. The Imserso program offers these travel slots distributed in two blocks. Aragonese residents have early access to reservations. Sales in Aragon begin on September 23, with prices ranging from €124.68 for a 4-day trip to €331.49 for a 10-day trip in the Balearics. Three lots are available: Costa Peninsular (443,887 places), Costa Insular (230,039 places), and Escapadas and Turismo Europeo (212,343 places). Reservations can be made with a maximum 20% deposit of the total trip cost.

🏖 In Benidorm, hotel occupancy declined by 1.6 points (86.8%) in July and 2.3 points (89.8%) in the first half of August. A slight increase of 0.4 points occurred in late August, with a final occupancy rate of 92.8%, exceeding forecasts. August's overall occupancy was 91.3%, below 2023 levels. Early September bookings predict nearly 89% occupancy, 2 points higher than in 2023, potentially surpassing August. International tourists made up 58.4% of stays in August, with the UK leading at 28.3%, followed by Portugal (13.6%), France (2.9%), and Italy (2.2%).

🛫 Cathay Pacific Airways grounded its A350 fleet for inspection after an engine issue on one of their 18 A350-1000 planes, with the same problem found in 15 inspected engines. Lufthansa monitors the situation, also evaluating their 30 A350-900 aircraft as a precaution. The EU's 2015/2302 Directive on combined travel services is set for amendment, raising industry concerns. In September 2023, New York's short-term rental law didn't improve housing or rental prices, with hotel and market prices increasing instead.

🚃 Mundorail, a new tour operator, launched a product targeting Latin American and Spanish travelers for train routes across Europe, focusing on B2B. Directed by Eduardo Pérez, the agency is gaining traction among Latin operators. The travel packages feature central accommodations, 2-3 nights per city, and spacious train travel with freedom of movement. Destinations include Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, London, and Rome among others.

🏠 Málaga, with over 32,000 tourist flats, faces the impact of the Airbnb model, shifting spending from restaurants to supermarkets as travelers opt to cook at home. In August, a sales boost in local supermarkets was reported. Meanwhile, in Baleares, restaurants saw a 10-30% revenue drop depending on the area, despite record visitor numbers. The region has 261,443 listings, 90% of which operate illegally without a license.

🏨 Meliá Hotels International opened Innside Madrid Valdebebas in Madrid on this day, marking its second Innside brand hotel in the city. Located near Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, IFEMA, and Real Madrid's sports city, the hotel aims to attract business travelers and tourists seeking accommodation outside the capital's hustle. Innside Madrid Valdebebas features 273 rooms, a rooftop pool and solarium, a gym with an outdoor terrace, parking, and a conference center with over 18 meeting rooms and a plenary room for 400 people.

🏡 In Spain, the vacation rental sector skyrocketed in 2024, with international travelers staying in holiday homes increasing by 27.3% over the first seven months, reaching 6.6 million compared to the previous year's 5.2 million, according to the National Statistics Institute (INE). In contrast, hotel growth was more modest at 9.5%. Tourists in hotels spend an average of €257 per day, while those in holiday homes spend €153. The unchecked spread of this accommodation type, despite local government restrictions, raises concerns about its impact on residents' well-being and the economy.

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🏖️ Imserso travel sales in the Canary Islands commence on September 25, announced by Turismo Social. Ávoris Corporación Empresarial will offer 886,269 spots starting from September 23, for various national and international destinations at affordable prices. Sales open in two phases: September 23-24 for certain regions including Andalucía, Madrid, and Murcia, and September 25-26 for others like Asturias, Catalonia, and the Basque Country. With prices starting at €124.68 for a 4-day trip, reservations can be made via accredited travel agencies or Turismo Social's official website.

🏖 Spain welcomed a total of 155 million tourists in 2023, a 5.7% increase from 2019, including 85 million international and 70 million national travelers, excluding those staying in second homes or hostels. In 2024, international arrivals rose by 13% in the first half, despite mass protests like those in the Canary Islands on April 20 and Baleares on May 26. Domestic tourism remained steady at 32.5 million. From 2020 to 2023, international tourist arrivals surged 350%, and national tourism grew 121%.