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🏨 Juan José Servera Más, founder of Hotel Palladium in Palma, passed away at 90. Born in 1935, he played a key role in the city's hotel industry from the 1970s. In 1972, he and his father-in-law, José Planisi, launched Hotel Palladium, focusing on business tourism. In 2022, he lost his daughter Celina, the hotel's director. Servera, a photography and music enthusiast, was a supporter of the Orquestra Simfònica de Baleares.

🏀 Emirates has partnered with the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments—Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and US Open—to feature their logos on an Airbus A380. The aircraft has been customized with the logos of these prestigious events. A timelapse video shows the process of preparing the aircraft in a hangar, showcasing the new livery.

✈ La tripulación de un avión de KLM capturó una impresionante imagen de un Boeing 747 de Lufthansa sobrevolando Groenlandia. La foto, compartida por @jordibatlle en X, muestra al enorme avión entre las montañas nevadas de la isla danesa. ????✈️

✈ Indian, Sri Lankan, and Southeast Asian airlines face challenges due to the temporary closure of Iranian airspace amid U.S. military threats. European airlines, including Lufthansa, are avoiding Iranian and Iraqi airspace, with Lufthansa only flying to Israel and Jordan during the day. IndiGo's flight to Tbilisi was the last over Iran. Air India and IndiGo face extended routes due to Pakistan's airspace closure amidst Kashmir tensions, necessitating detours across former Soviet republics.

✈️ Óscar Puente, ministro de Transportes de España, criticizes Ryanair using 2025 Aena data. Ryanair increased passengers by 5.6% to 61.4 million, surpassing Vueling (2.8% growth) and Iberia (2% decline). Puente argues Ryanair seeks lower fees for profit. Ryanair counters, highlighting growth in Málaga and Alicante, but claims increased fees hinder growth in regional airports like Santander, Valladolid, and Jerez.

🛬 Turkish Airlines' Airbus A321 made an emergency landing at El Prat Airport due to a bomb threat. The incident, reported by Catalunya Radio and ACN, saw the aircraft escorted by a fighter jet. Guardia Civil found no explosives after inspection. The emergency alert 7700 was triggered over Sardinia, halting nearby air traffic until resolved.

🛫 Dubái Airport surpassed Atlanta's Hartsfield–Jackson, becoming the world leader in seat offerings, according to OAG. In January, Dubái offers 5.5 million seats, exceeding Atlanta's 4.9 million. On January 3rd, Dubái broke its record with 324,000 travelers in one day. Director Paul Griffiths attributes this to meticulous preparation. Atlanta's previous lead was due to Delta's significant role in domestic routes. Dubái's winter season of 2025 also marked high traffic numbers.

✈ Air Europa expands routes from June 1, adding flights between Madrid-Barajas and both Sevilla and Oviedo. Each route offers two daily flights, stable year-round. Frequencies from Madrid to Milan and Rome increase from two to three daily. A Boeing 737 will operate all flights. New destinations include Geneva, Marrakech, Tunis, Tangier, and Johannesburg, with Johannesburg launching June 24, offering three weekly flights. Expansions strengthen the domestic, European, and African markets.

📅 Gonzalo Armenteros, presidente de Soho Boutique Hotels, anuncia un cambio estratégico en enero de 2026, enfocándose en hoteles urbanos tras dos años en el sector vacacional. Este cambio busca consolidar liderazgo en España y expandirse en Marruecos, Italia y Portugal. La venta del segmento vacacional contó con Andersen Despacho de Abogados y A&G Banca Privada. Soho busca ser líder en el sector urbano, reforzando presencia en nuevos destinos internacionales.

💸 Ávoris, World2Meet (W2M), and Viajes El Corte Inglés have initiated major promotions for early booking in 2026. Viajes El Corte Inglés offers up to 60% off cruises and 40% off various destinations until February 28. W2M provides up to 500 euros off for bookings until January 31. Ávoris offers discounts through brands like Travelplan and Welcomebeds until February 16. This synchronized effort reflects the tourism sector's strategy to balance volume and profitability.