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🏠 Schôolers, in collaboration with Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM), launches the Executive Global Hospitality Master (EGH Master) program. Starting on March 9, this 60 ECTS program offers 1,500 hours of online learning over 12-36 months. Designed for hotel sector professionals, it includes video content, live webinars, and optional networking at UCAM. With 120 industry experts and endorsements from major hotel chains, it rivals international MBAs. Schôolers reports a 93.4% satisfaction rate from over 25,000 students.

🏢 Viajes Carrefour expands with three new franchises in Barcelona (Nou Barris), Jumilla, and Tarifa, Cádiz, reinforcing its network to over 400 locations in Spain. These openings mark the beginning of 2026, focusing on key cities with a franchise model. Director Héctor Floro emphasizes franchise quality standards. Expansion leader Estíbaliz López de Alda highlights sustainable growth and local talent. A new hotel platform aims to streamline agency operations, increasing product variety and management efficiency.

🗺 República Dominicana destacó en Fitur 2026 en Madrid, cerrando acuerdos por más de US$13.37 mil millones, según el ministro de Turismo, David Collado. Banco Popular, Banreservas y Banco BHD firmaron acuerdos por US$6.2, US$4.2 y US$2.97 mil millones, respectivamente. Con más de 1,500 reuniones privadas, se planea añadir 10,000 habitaciones hoteleras en tres años, aumentando la capacidad para recibir 500,000 turistas adicionales. El roadshow "Meet in Paradise" reunió a más de 1,200 profesionales.

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🛢 La tragedia ferroviaria en Córdoba el domingo ha cobrado 39 vidas, impactando el evento Fitur antes de su apertura oficial el 21 de enero. El Grupo Preferente suspendió premios, y Exceltur anuló su foro del 20 de enero. La Junta de Andalucía y empresas como Iryo y Renfe cancelaron eventos. Fitur continuará con un tono sombrío, priorizando el duelo sobre el negocio.

🏠 Travel Live plans to expand its presence in cultural, musical, sports, fashion, and social event venues across major Spanish cities by 2026. CEO Rafael García Garrido announced the initiative at a convention in Madrid. The strategy, modeled after Madrid's Plaza de Toros, aims to attract over a million visitors annually. The group emphasizes quality tourism, focusing on personalized service, and plans to boost its role as a receptive operator in Europe while tapping into the Chinese market.

✈ Un Airbus A330 de Iberia, en ruta al Aeropuerto de Orlando, experimentó problemas técnicos sobre el Océano Atlántico. La tripulación decidió aterrizar de regreso en Barajas, sin incidentes, 2 horas y 36 minutos tras el despegue. Según Iberia, no se declaró emergencia y el vuelo fue reprogramado.

✈️ Air Serbia, a Balkan airline, will launch a new route from Belgrade to Alicante, Spain, starting June 1, 2026, flying twice weekly. The airline, already connecting Madrid, Barcelona, Málaga, Sevilla, Valencia, Palma, and Tenerife, serves as a key link between Russia and Europe due to airspace restrictions. Competing with Turkey and Gulf countries, Air Serbia benefits from its strategic position, offering standard services on its routes.

🚉 Who? Two high-speed trains from Iryo and Renfe. When? January 19, 2026. Where? Adamuz, Córdoba province. What? A collision and derailment resulted in 39 fatalities and 75 injuries, many critical. How? Iryo train 6189 derailed, causing Alvia train 2384 to derail too. Óscar Puente, Transport Minister, indicated the death toll might rise. High-speed rail services in affected areas are suspended.