Eventos

📅 18 de noviembre, la feria IBTM World comenzó en Barcelona, enfocándose en turismo de congresos y convenciones. Los eventos presenciales están creciendo y se esperan tendencias inclusivas para atraer a diversas generaciones. Christoph Tessmar del Barcelona Convention Bureau reporta un aumento en compradores y clientes. Anna Sánchez observa mayor interés en eventos en lugares singulares. Alistair Turner destaca la importancia de integrar diferentes generaciones y la tendencia de jóvenes hacia el "teléfono tonto".

🗺 David Moré, director general de Mapa Group Travel, emphasized Latin America's pivotal role in the group's strategy during the annual Mapa Plus convention in Morocco. Held between Marrakech and the Agafay Desert, over 60 Latin American partners attended. The event unveiled a new digital platform for enhanced commercial management and previewed the 2026–2027 Mapa Plus catalog, featuring new cultural circuits and routes in Asia Central, Middle East, and Eastern Europe.

🗺 Turismo Social, Ávoris' brand, manages Imserso tourism programs. Upcoming six-day cultural circuits are priced at €312.51. Reservations can be made online or at nearly 8,000 authorized travel agencies. Key departure dates: November 14 from Álava to Lugo, November 15 from Pontevedra to León, November 16 with multiple routes including Navarra to Huesca and November 17 from Oviedo to La Coruña. Ample availability of spots is reported.

📍 Feria Internacional de Turismo de Interior starts today in Valladolid, Spain, featuring Intur Negocios with 70 tour operators from 20 countries—30% more than last year. The focus includes mid-to-high-end accommodations and exclusive experiences. From November 14-16, Intur Viajeros covers 11,000 m², spotlighting nature, culture, and enogastronomy. Key speakers include Sofía Blanco Moreno and Álvaro Carrillo. Leiria, Portugal, is the featured destination. New participants include Ceuta, Melilla, and the University of Vigo.

🌎 CEAV's global summit in Jaén highlighted travel agencies' role in advising on destination overcrowding and anti-tourism protests. ASTA's Mark Meader noted that Americans feared attacks in Barcelona due to media negativity. ABTA's Susan Deer mentioned UK media's oversimplification of issues for views. Despite concerns, travel habits remain unchanged, with Spanish citizens continuing to travel despite media coverage of tourism protests.

🌍 In November 2025, the World Travel Market takes place in London. Spanish regions like Andalucía, Baleares, and Canarias attend, setting up stands and bringing politicians. The article questions the necessity of their presence, as Spain is already a well-known tourist destination. Politician visits are deemed costly and unnecessary, providing no real value. The necessity of maintaining such traditions in declining political climates is critically examined.

🌍 En 2025, los destinos favoritos de los españoles fueron París, Palma de Mallorca, Roma, Barcelona, y Tenerife. El 52% de las reservas se hicieron con menos de un mes de antelación; las escapadas de 3-4 días representaron el 40%. Burdeos (+123%) y Río de Janeiro (+164%) tuvieron los mayores crecimientos en demanda. Para 2026, París liderará las reservas, seguido de Londres. Festivales y grandes eventos impulsan los viajes, con el 34% de viajeros asistiendo específicamente a festivales.

🏨 Grupo CIO's exclusivity with Stoneweg for acquiring Tenerife's Hotel Bahía del Duque expired on October 15, without an agreement. Stoneweg offered €320M, but the asking price was €350M. Negotiations continue until December 31, open to other investors. The hotel, integrated into The Tais brand, had initial investments of over €120M. Atom Hoteles Socimi owns 22 of the complex's 40 villas. Lopesan, a potential operator, could expand into Tenerife with the acquisition.

🏛 Hoy, del 4 al 6 de noviembre, en Londres, la Feria World Travel Market se desarrolla en el recinto ExCeL. España presenta una de las delegaciones más grandes, enfocándose en sostenibilidad y diversificación turística. ???? Canarias destaca con 250 profesionales y 150 empresas, buscando turismo premium y activo. Baleares, con 500 m², resalta patrimonio y turismo responsable. Comunidad Valenciana y Andalucía también amplían espacios, respectivamente, a 400 m² y 580 m², atrayendo al público británico.

📅 El 27 de noviembre, el Only YOU Hotel Valencia acoge TecnoHotel OnTour. A este evento profesional gratuito, solo acceden trabajadores del sector hotelero. En Valencia, donde Italia superó a Reino Unido como principal emisor de turistas en 2025, se registran más de seis millones de pernoctaciones anuales. Este encuentro ofrece inspiración, debate y networking, y se publicará un programa detallado próximamente.