Divers

📅 Un Boeing 737 de Swift, en ruta de Alicante a Vitoria, fue desviado al Reino Unido este fin de semana debido a tormentas en España. Un A320 de SAS, de Bilbao a Dinamarca, también cambió su ruta al sur. Las tormentas eléctricas y fuertes vientos causaron múltiples incidencias en el tráfico aéreo del norte de la península, con vuelos cancelados y rutas modificadas para la seguridad.

🏨 Travelodge; 2027; Madrid; acquired a property to become a 90-room hotel. Construction starts in 2026, opening in summer 2027. Located 30 minutes by public transport from central Madrid, this is part of Travelodge's expansion strategy in Spain, with 20 target locations identified. This acquisition increases their portfolio to 13 hotels in Spain. DICSA, part of Grupo JRU, will handle construction with Lexxa Hotels representing Travelodge. The site offers easy access to Madrid's airport and train stations.

📅 Ávoris, led by Vicente Fenollar, is expanding globally in 2025, entering Italy, Mexico, and Colombia as tourist emitters, and in France and Costa Rica with Welcome Incoming Services. Plans for Egypt and Morocco are underway. The goal is for 50% of EBITDA to be from international operations. In 2024, EBITDA was €45.6 million, up from €1.1 million in 2023, aiming for €80 million in 2025, still below the €55 million of 2019.

🏫 Las secciones sindicales de USO, Sepla, UGT, y Asetma han denunciado a Air Europa ante la Inspección de Trabajo por “estrés térmico” sufrido por trabajadores. A pesar de múltiples quejas, Air Europa no ha mejorado las condiciones. Los sindicatos exigen detener el trabajo cuando las temperaturas superan umbrales de la OIT. El pasado verano, las temperaturas en aviones, pistas y hangares fueron altas y las medidas de Air Europa fueron insuficientes.

🔥 In 2025, Arran, a Catalan organization, burned photos of four hoteliers and the Balearic president, sparking debate over free speech and hate. The act reflects societal fear and tension. Notable figures like Simón Pedro Barceló and Carmen Riu were targeted, highlighting a call for societal and legal condemnation. This event underscores the importance of responsible dissent and the danger of normalizing such acts. The need for decency and social rejection of violence remains crucial.

🏖 Magic World Resort sees a 52% revenue increase in 2025 compared to 2024, with July sales up by 27%. International tourism, especially from Eastern Europe with a 392% rise, boosts this growth. Magic Fantasy hotel reports a 75% income surge, while Magic Games and Magic Sports see 62% and 54% increases, respectively. The Pontiana Thalasso Hotel, opened in July, records a 20% sales growth. A €13 million investment is planned until December 2026.

📅 El Imserso has introduced fare changes, causing discontent among pensioners due to increased travel costs of up to €200 per trip. This state organization aims to enhance quality and promote equality, justice, and solidarity with these changes. Additionally, Imserso has created 7,447 spots with a flat rate of €50 for people with economic resources equal to or below non-contributory pensions.

🌍 En 2025, el ranking 'The World’s 50 Best Beaches' incluye ocho playas europeas, con Playa de Rodas en Galicia como la única española, situada en el puesto 18. Italia lidera con Cala Goloritzé en la posición número 1 y La Pelosa en el puesto 50. Grecia destaca con Fteri Beach (4), Voutoumi Beach (16), y Porto Katsiki (36). Francia y Irlanda tienen representación con Santa Giulia (46) y Keem Beach (48). Europa rivaliza con el Caribe en destinos playeros.

✈️ La Unión Europea advierte de retrasos aéreos este verano por carencia de personal y huelgas. Se operarán 37,000 vuelos diarios, como el verano pasado. Problemas graves en Francia, Alemania, Grecia y España. Eurocontrol recibió un 5% más de pedidos de vuelos. El tráfico aéreo debe absorber rutas que evitaban Ucrania. Incendios, como el reciente en Marsella, pueden afectar operaciones. Según un técnico, el verano pasado fue el peor en retrasos y cancelaciones; este año será similar.

✈ Iberia plans to boost operating profit to €1.4 billion, a 40% increase from 2023, with a €6 billion investment. By 2030, the airline will expand its long-haul fleet from 45 to 70 Airbus aircraft. Spending will peak at €1 billion in 2027. Madrid will strengthen its role as a key hub, with 50% more routes to Latin America since 2019. Business class passenger growth at Barajas reached 51%, compared to 9% across Europe.