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🗺 Imserso, September 2025, Spain: The Imserso program aims to prevent delays with new documentation requirements for licensees like Mundiplan and Ávoris. Starting September 2025, 879,213 travel spots will be available, including 871,766 standard subsidized and 7,447 at a flat €50. Coastal tourism offers 440,284 spots, islands 228,142, and European circuits 210,787. Specific subsidized and special pricing breakdowns are provided for each category.

🌍 British tourists are shifting from Mallorca to Benidorm, affecting Mallorca's nightlife, especially in Magaluf. Miguel Pérez-Marsá, head of the Abone association, attributes this change to Mallorca's strict measures against excess tourism. The influx in Benidorm includes young travelers, while Mallorca attracts budget-conscious families opting for all-inclusive deals, reducing local spending. In Calviá, French and Italian tourists are increasing but spend less on nightlife.

✈️ Ursula Hurley, CFO of JetBlue, discusses the company's commitment to the Spanish market, launching the Madrid-Boston route in May 2025. JetBlue aims to redefine low-cost travel by enhancing service quality, with competitive features like complimentary snacks and free high-speed Wi-Fi. Despite inflation and fuel price challenges, JetBlue maintains 12 routes from the U.S. East Coast to Europe. JetBlue plans further European expansion, eyeing cities like Madrid, London, and Paris.

🚨 Frank, a British tourist with nearly 90,000 TikTok followers, warns about phone thefts in Benidorm, the tourist capital of Costa Blanca. He explains the scam: someone asks for Google Maps directions, and once you take out your phone, they snatch it and run. This warning was shared via his TikTok account, emphasizing the increasing frequency of these incidents in the region.

🛫 Javier Castillo, director of Ávoris, outlines the group's 2025 international expansion plans, initiated in January in Italy and in March in Mexico. Key targets are Morocco, Romania, and Bulgaria, offering significant growth potential. Focus in Italy includes consolidating distribution from Rome, Milan, and Venice, expanding to Florence, Turin, and Naples. Competitor World2Meet entered Romania and Bulgaria in May. Both aim to enhance global presence via Madrid, utilizing Iberojet and World2Fly fleets.

📶 United Airlines initially rolled out Starlink internet on over 20 Embraer aircraft but paused due to interference issues with pilot communications, risking safety. These systems are expected to be resolved soon, with Starlink, owned by Elon Musk, working on a technical solution. The problem was announced days after installations began, highlighting the ongoing challenges even as other airlines like Air Baltic have successfully implemented Starlink.

🛫 Mañana complicada en el aeropuerto de Tenerife Norte. Un ATR de Binter, procedente de La Palma, bloqueó la pista tras aterrizar debido a un fallo no especificado. El incidente suspendió despegues y aterrizajes por más de una hora. Cinco vuelos fueron desviados a Tenerife Sur antes de retirar el avión y reanudar operaciones. Se necesitarán varias horas para recuperar la normalidad.

📸 On June 9, the Region of Murcia will award its Gold Medal to Encarna Piñero during the Day of the Region celebrations. Other honorees include the Gypsy community for 600 years of history, Astrapace, the Patrulla Águila for 40 years, and the RM Athletics Federation for 100 years. Encarna Piñero, CEO of Grupo Piñero, has led the family business since 1995 and manages the largest hotel property in the Dominican Republic.

✈ Just Planes on YouTube features Qatar Airways' A380 landing at London Heathrow from the cockpit. The video showcases the aircraft's approach maneuvers and cockpit control mastery, along with communications with the control tower. Despite passengers’ usual concerns, the cockpit's calm atmosphere is captivating. Follow Preferente via WhatsApp for top tourism news; free subscription available with one click from a mobile device.

🏨 Seven of the world's tallest hotels are in Dubai, featuring the Gevora Hotel at 356 meters. The JW Marriott Marquis follows at 355 meters, along with the SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences, Rose Rayhaan by Rotana, Burj Al Arab, Emirates Tower Two, and The Tower Plaza Hotel, all exceeding 290 meters. Outside Dubai, Baiyoke Tower II in Bangkok, and Wuxi Maoye City in China, both stand at 304 meters. Abraj Al Bait ZamZam in Mecca is 279 meters tall.