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💰 Francina Armengol, former president of the Balearic government, granted millions of euros to a hotelier publicly associated with her. During the pandemic, Armengol's close acquaintance received disproportionate funding compared to other businesses. Similar favoritism was reported with her ex-partner, Joan Nadal. The issue has drawn attention due to Armengol's alleged false testimony regarding her acquaintance with Victor de Aldama, sparking a legal complaint. Iago Negueruela, a party associate, faced similar allegations of favoritism.

🛬 Air India crash investigation is ongoing; 242 people on board and 39 on the ground perished. The RAT system deployed, indicating dual engine failure. Pilots acted correctly, and flaps were functional. Unexplained noise and electrical anomalies were noted; fuel contamination is unlikely. Passenger and pilot fears result in ongoing flight cancellations in India, yet Boeing 787 inspections reveal no faults.

💸 Viajes El Corte Inglés achieved record revenue of €3.449 billion for 2024-25 (year ending February 28, 2025), a 4.3% increase from €3.306 billion the previous year. The group reported an EBITDA of €101 million, up 8.6% from the prior year. El Corte Inglés had total revenues of €16.675 billion, with EBITDA rising 11.9% to €1.209 billion, and net profit increasing by 6.7% to €512 million. Debt decreased by €263 million.

🏢 En España y Portugal, hay 47 proyectos de branded residences con más de 2,400 unidades y 700,000 m² en desarrollo. El Branded Residences Monitor, lanzado en Madrid, enfrentará desafíos como la complejidad regulatoria y la inseguridad jurídica. En 36 meses, el 53.2% de los proyectos finalizarán, y el 91% están ya en construcción o comercializados. Las casas más caras cuestan 24 millones de euros, y el 62% de la superficie está en España, liderada por sociedades anónimas y holdings en el 78% de los casos.

🌏 High tension in the Middle East, exacerbated by recent Israel-Iran attacks, hasn't yet impacted tourist bookings in top destinations like Egypt and the UAE. While sales have slowed and inquiries increased, there are no mass cancellations. Virginia Blasco, CEO of Cinco Estrellas Club, notes a positive trend in reservations since the Gaza conflict began. José Manuel Lastra, CEAV VP, also reports normal operations despite flight suspensions to Tel Aviv, Jordan, and Lebanon. The high tourist season in autumn remains unaffected.

📰 Hosteltur reaches over 400,000 tourism professionals via multiple platforms, providing top-notch information and marketing solutions.

🛩 Iberia's CEO, Marco Sansavini, addressed Iberia Express workers in January 2025, announcing a potential “alternative model” due to pilot representatives rejecting management proposals. The expired proposal was crucial for cost competitiveness and growth. Despite this setback, Sansavini emphasized short and medium-haul growth is secure with the “Plan de Vuelo 2030.” Iberia will evaluate the most suitable future model, as Iberia Express has not evolved.

🏨 Gabriel Escarrer, CEO of Meliá Hotels International, received the 2025 Esade Award for ethical and innovative leadership during the XXIX Esade Alumni Annual Conference in Catalunya. Escarrer emphasized that 80% of Meliá's growth in the next decade will focus on vacation tourism in regions like the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, and the Mediterranean. Highlighting family values and sustainable growth, the company maintains 50% independent directors. Escarrer advises investing in personal development for future success.

🛩 Air India's Boeing 787 crashed, leading to nearly 300 fatalities, including 242 passengers, crew, and 40 ground victims. Investigations revealed no pilot error from cockpit recordings. India's Civil Aviation Authority inspected 24 of Air India's 33 B787 aircraft, finding no anomalies. Safety standards were met, including electrical systems. Despite comprehensive inspections, safety concerns persist in India.

✈ Koldo García, exasesor del Ministerio, used his influence to secure a job interview at Air Europa for an associate on November 18, 2020, amid Air Europa's public rescue talks. The Guardia Civil's UCO report indicates García, possibly with ex-minister José Luis Ábalos, mediated with the government. Additionally, García attempted to place people in public entities like Adif, including Vicente Calzado Téllez, discussed with Ábalos on November 23, 2023.