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🌴 Turismofóbicas protests in Baleares dwindled in summer 2025. On June 15, attendance in Palma failed to reach 10,000, compared to 15,000 on May 25, 2024, and 20,000 on July 21, 2024. Protests featured banners against private jets, tourism, and for housing. Arran members engaged in vandalism, targeting foreign establishments and the Baleares Tourism Ministry. No beach attacks occurred, highlighting a decline in support for their methods.

🏠 Ángel Jove Capellán, founder of Hoteles Elba, passed away at 86 this weekend. Born in 1939 in A Coruña, he launched his construction career at 20. Under his leadership, Anjoca became a multisectoral holding with 6,000 hotel beds, 2,000 employees, and 135,000 m² of commercial space. Hoteles Elba, part of Anjoca, operates 15 hotels. Jove was honored with awards, including Doctor Honoris Causa in Economics and various business accolades.

🛩 Turkish Airlines is set to acquire a 26-27% stake in Air Europa for €300 million, finalized within 6-12 months. Globalia holds 80% of Air Europa, and IAG holds 20%. Air Europa's board consists of five members. Turkish's investment includes a €275 million loan convertible to shares and a €25 million direct share purchase. This move aims to enhance connectivity between Europe, Turkey, and Latin America. Air Europa's valuation has risen to €1.2 billion, from €500 million in 2022.

📰 Hosteltur reaches over 400,000 tourism sector professionals, providing top-notch information and marketing solutions across various platforms.

🚄 En 2017, Deutsche Bahn despidió a Richard Lutz por una baja puntualidad del 78%. En 2025, la puntualidad cayó al 62%. En febrero, Suiza prohibió la entrada de trenes alemanes por impuntualidad. Alemania planea invertir 20 millones de euros este año y 107 mil millones hasta 2029 en infraestructura ferroviaria. Francia enfrenta problemas similares, con una red de 30 a 100 años de antigüedad, solicitando mil millones anuales adicionales para mejoras.

✈️ Iberia, a year after renouncing full control over Air Europa, faces a strengthened Air Europa due to Turkish Airlines' entry. Juan José Hidalgo, Air Europa's president, aims to cancel debts and expand rapidly. IAG, owning 20% of Air Europa, must decide on its future stake amid Air Europa's capital increase. Turkish plans to add up to 12 aircraft to Air Europa's operations at Barajas hub, enhancing access to Airbus and Boeing.

📷 En un video reciente de Airport Action, un Airbus A380 muestra su impresionante potencia al generar una gran cantidad de spray con sus motores al pasar sobre una pista mojada. El efecto es tan significativo que parece "secar" la pista.

🏖 La playa de San Antonio del Mar, en Llanes, Asturias, fue elegida la mejor playa de España en 2020 por Condé Nast Traveler. Con 70 metros de largo y 40 de ancho, ofrece un entorno tranquilo y salvaje. Está dentro del Paisaje Protegido de la Costa Oriental de Asturias, sin servicios ni infraestructuras. A solo 15 minutos a pie, Cuevas de Mar ofrece servicios. Hay una ruta de senderismo de 3.8 km, con vistas espectaculares.

✈ Saudi Arabia, 2025, Dammam: The Saudi government, via its Civil Aviation Authority, has awarded a contract to a consortium of Nesma, Air Arabia, and UK-based Holding KUN to establish a low-cost airline. This airline will operate 24 domestic and 57 international routes by 2030, utilizing 45 aircraft to transport 10 million passengers. The project aims to boost the Gulf-adjacent region's economy while following the transformative models of Dubai and Qatar.

🛩 Juan José Hidalgo, president of Air Europa and Globalia, invites Turkish Airlines to join Air Europa's board with five members, aiming for growth. Turkish Airlines, owning 495 aircraft, will acquire 26-27% of Air Europa for €300 million, maintaining its independence from European giants and fostering competition. Madrid will uniquely host two alliances—Star Alliance and SkyTeam. Turkish Airlines, partly owned by Turkey (49%), will buy shares, aiding Air Europa in settling a €475 million rescue, with over €100 million in interest already paid.