Gestión Hotelera

📅 Las reservas anticipadas en hoteles en España aumentaron del 13% al 18.3% en un mes, según Travelgate. Del 29 de septiembre al 5 de octubre, las reservas crecieron en la mayoría de las comunidades autónomas, excepto en Canarias, que experimentó un descenso del 3.1%. Aragón lideró el crecimiento con un 39.47%, seguido de Galicia con 28.57%. Los viajes en pareja constituyen el 50% de las reservas, y los grupos el 28%.

🏨 Sercotel's "Franquicias by Sercotel" model enhances the Spanish hotel market for independent hoteliers and small chains. The program offers brand support, advanced technology, and comprehensive advice while maintaining property independence. It focuses on revenue management, 360-degree commercialization, advanced technological solutions, and economies of scale. The Franchise Advisory Board ensures active franchisee participation. Meetings occur biannually, with monthly follow-ups. Sercotel aims to expand its Spanish network, fostering trust and competitiveness without imposing rigid structures.

📈 Garden Hotel Group, through Nubia Market, is transforming hotel management into a sustainable force. Established a decade ago, this platform promotes responsible purchasing and reduces costs for clients by up to 10%, while increasing supplier sales by 20%. Prioritizing local, eco-friendly products, the platform integrates digital processes and business intelligence, enhancing decision-making and reducing carbon footprints. Initially exclusive to Garden, Nubia Market is now an open solution promoting circular economy and sustainability in tourism.

🏨 Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza closed for winter 2025 renovations. Reopens as The Site Hotel Ibiza, a luxury 5-star with 461 rooms, 3 pools, and a beach club. Originally built in 1970, the redesign by Lázaro Rosa-Violán includes wellness amenities and a gastronomic hub. This is Palladium's second repositioning in Playa d’en Bossa after The Ushuaïa Tower. Nearby, Ibiza Gallery debuted, a 4,800 m² luxury complex by Grupo Empresas Matutes, costing €15 million.

📈 Joan Trian (Riu Hotels & Resorts) and Clara López (Grupo Hotusa) highlighted strategic priorities during the XX Jornada sobre Gestión de Riesgos: international expansion, innovation, and valuing human resources. Riu plans new hotel openings in Cancún, Zanzíbar, and Thailand, focusing on growth as a goal. Hotusa emphasizes efficient management, with 20 new operations, balancing domestic and international markets. Both groups address challenges in talent management, sustainability, and digitalization to adapt to changing global conditions.

🏨 2 de octubre de 2025, Pablo Viera Ruiz explica cómo los Property Management Systems (PMS) transforman la gestión hotelera. Un PMS organiza reservas, optimiza recursos y conecta departamentos, mejorando la satisfacción de los huéspedes y la rentabilidad. Los sistemas PMS, como Noray Htl, ofrecen integración con CRM, POS, y canales de distribución, además de soporte 24/7. Con más de 40 años de experiencia, Noray cuenta con 1,500 clientes, destacando su adaptabilidad y tecnología innovadora.

🏨 Aena initiates bidding for two hotels at Madrid-Barajas and El Prat airports, aiming to open by 2029. Each four-star hotel will have at least 300 rooms. The project offers a 75-year surface rights agreement with a variable fee linked to revenue and a minimum annual income for Aena. The Madrid hotel will cover 18,400m² near Terminal 2, while Barcelona's will span 20,000m² near T2. Meetings have included Hilton, Hyatt, Meliá, and JPMorgan.

📅 Hotels in Costa del Sol reached over 94% occupancy during Málaga Comic-Con from September 25-28. Málaga nearly sold out, driven by the event's economic impact, with an increase of 12-18% over usual figures. More than 120,000 attendees from 20 countries visited, doubling initial estimates of 60,000. Neighboring towns like Estepona, Nerja, and Marbella saw notable reservation boosts. The event generated an estimated economic impact of approximately 50 million euros.

🏨 Hotel groups spend over 4,000 hours annually on repetitive tasks, like manual check-ins. Automation could cut these tasks by 80%, enhancing guest satisfaction by 40%. Despite a $3.2 billion hotel software market by 2025, 73% of receptions remain manual, causing 15-minute queues. Manual processes cause data errors (20-45%), losing €180,000–€350,000 annually. Advanced systems reduce check-in time by 70% and errors by 67%, improving efficiency and saving €120,000–€180,000 annually per property.

✈️ Aena, the Spanish airport operator, affirmed its "integrated" management model on Friday, opposing regional government involvement. Currently, Aena says no "mature proposal" exists for this change. Aena reassured shareholders, including TCI, emphasizing the Spanish airport system's strength and economic importance. Recent infrastructure investments aim to modernize airports, crucial for Spain's future. Aena will respond if political propositions mature, ensuring legal compliance and protecting shareholder interests.