Eventos

🏨 Cartagena will host the XX Congreso de Hoteleros Españoles in November 2025, organized by the Confederación Española de Hoteles y Alojamientos Turísticos (CEHAT) and HoyTú. This city was chosen due to its historical richness and tourist potential. The last congress took place in Mallorca in 2023, offering a platform for industry professionals to discuss trends, share innovative ideas, and strive for service quality enhancement.

🏠 Mallorca's Consell de Mallorca is offering a reduced Imserso program for 1,000 seniors over 60. They can stay at the Blau Punta Reina Resort in Cala Mandía, with a draw for 500 hotel nights. Registration is online, ending October 18. A double room costs €116.60 for two nights, including full board, activities, and insurance, with 75% subsidized by the Consell. Dates are November 4-6 and 6-8, with 500 double spots split between the two periods, only for Mallorca residents.

💸 Air Europa Boeing 737 pilots notified control tower of technical issue affecting flaps minutes after takeoff from Madrid-Barajas. The commander circled for over 50 minutes to burn fuel before an emergency landing. Post-landing runway inspection found liquid, leading to temporary operation on single runway 32R.

🏖️ Antonio Morales emphasized the need for a tourism model change through effective communication at a forum in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Pere Vallés, CEO of Exoticca, highlighted innovation post-pandemic as a newfound necessity in tourism, contrasting the ongoing innovation in competitive sectors like telecommunications. The 12th edition of Overbooking Gran Canaria & Hosteltur Summit witnessed discussions on the importance of new technologies like AI, with contributions from Jorge Schoenenberger and Ricardo Fernández. Jesus Plaza from Sony Pictures noted the potential of generative AI in creative campaigns. Javier Escorihuela of Isostopy hinted at future advancements with the Vision Pro XR device. Influencer marketing's growth, especially on TikTok, was addressed by Sara Vicioso, while Sandra Andújar urged a focus on luxury travel to attract high-impact travelers. Magí Castelltort highlighted the U.S. as a valuable market for the Canary Islands. Lastly, industry professionals like Anna Viladot and María Umbert stressed the importance of educating the public on tourism's economic and social contributions.

🛩️ Ryanair claimed Spanish air traffic control exceeded their authority on August 15 during a virtual closure of Palma due to bad weather; pilots regularly accuse Spanish controllers of being outdated and incompetent compared to their European counterparts. This ongoing controversy among aviation professionals suggests systemic issues within Spain's air control system.

💰 Imserso travel sales for Cantabria's pensioners start on September 23, with an initial advantage to secure their spots. This 2024-2025 season offers 886,269 places, with sales in two blocks by region. Almost three million letters (2,853,985) are being sent to confirm reservation credentials. Available slots include 443,887 for Coastal Mainland, 230,039 for Islands, and 212,343 for Getaways and European Tourism. Prices vary, e.g., €124.68 for a 4-day provincial capital trip and €331.49 for a 10-day trip to the Balearic Islands with transport. Reservations require a maximum 20% prepayment and can be made via accredited travel agencies or the official Turismo Social website.

🏖️ Spain's tourism sees uneven trends: Northern regions like A Coruña, Lugo, Asturias, and Vizcaya register significant visitor growth, driven by domestic tourism in July, while southern regions, especially tourist-heavy Málaga and Cádiz in Andalucía, experience declines, with Cádiz's hotel tourism dropping 10%. Contrastingly, Northern Spain attracts Spaniards with less crowded destinations and milder temperatures. External factors, including the pandemic, may influence the shift, with potential long-term implications for Cantabrian regions as emerging priorities for travelers.

🏨 Héctor Ruiz-Velázquez will present 'Hotel Hábitat València' at Feria Hábitat València from September 30 to October 3, 2024, merging Spanish habitat industry and hotel innovation. The installation reflects Mediterranean atmosphere and links with Albufera's natural surroundings. ITH-led conference program will address the hospitality industry's future. Ruiz-Velázquez, an influential Puerto Rican architect with studios in Madrid and Dubai, also discusses upcoming projects in Cancún, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Dubai, and collaborations with Spanish brands like Point and Lladró. Feria Valencia will host combined fairs across 90,000 square meters, attracting over 48,000 professional visitors from 70 countries.

🚩 Air France Airbus A320 flying from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Barcelona-El Prat declared an emergency due to onboard fire indication. Air traffic controllers on X (formerly Twitter) facilitated a continuous descent, shortening the route for a direct approach with priority to runway 24R. The aircraft, cleared of conflicting traffic, landed safely at Barcelona Airport and was attended by firefighters without notable incidents.

🏖️ Registration for the 11th edition of Cultourfair, the B2B fair for premium cultural tourism and MICE, ends on September 9. The event will take place from September 29 to October 1 at Las Caldas Villa Termal by Blau Hotels in Oviedo, featuring up to 50 selected buyers specializing in luxury travel. The program includes up to 30 pre-scheduled appointments, networking sessions, and a projected business impact from previous editions estimated at 200 million euros. Last year, 130 companies from 36 countries participated with over 2,000 business meetings.