Gestión Hotelera

🎰 Imserso's thermalism program reservations for spa slots from September to December 2024 end on November 15th. Options include online booking through Imserso's electronic office without electronic authentication, or mailing a completed application form to Programa de Termalismo del Imserso, P.O. Box 61285, 28080 Madrid. Spain leads Europe with a 43% average reduction in high-speed train prices between Madrid and Barcelona. The Black Friday shopping event on November 29, 2024, sees hotels, airlines, and travel agencies offering special deals, following a trend started in the 1960s in the USA.

🏨 Grínberg’s Village Hotel in Socorro, 130 km from Sao Paulo, used Asksuite's AskFlow for WhatsApp message automation during testing phase. This strategy, essential for recapturing interest from potential guests, saw a 26% response rate within the first three months. The automated follow-up of abandoned carts led to a significant increase in revenue, achieving a 28-fold ROI based on reservations made easier by AskFlow.

🌊 Tormenta tropical Helene threatens Quintana Roo, a major tourism area in the Mexican Caribbean, and may become a category 1 hurricane near Yucatán Peninsula by early Wednesday. Three Atlantic hurricanes have hit Mexico this season. Five shelters are set up in Cancún for low-lying residents. Imserso travel program, managed by the Ministry of Social Rights, will introduce a new tender in 2025 with price revisions, after complaints from the hotel sector about low-season travel costs. Ouigo delays the launch of train services linking Madrid with Córdoba, Sevilla, and Málaga in Andalusia until before Christmas, with no definitive date announced.

🚀 Renfe, confronted with fierce competition in high-speed rail from Ouigo and Iryo, launches a plan targeting a €27.8 million Ebitda increase in 2024 with 46 initiatives, 33 already underway. By August, Renfe Viajeros' Ebitda rose to €207 million, a 13.5% increase from the previous year. The subsidiary's losses decreased from €41.5 million to €33.7 million, with overall revenues climbing 3% to €2.464,5 million despite competitive pricing in liberalized segments.

🏨 Un presupuesto hotelero es una hoja de ruta financiera anual que condiciona la toma de decisiones en todos los niveles de una empresa hotelera. Incluye ingresos por reservas de habitaciones, servicios adicionales, ventas de comida y bebida, y considera costes operativos y de marketing. Un presupuesto efectivo requiere recopilar datos operativos y de huéspedes, establecer objetivos claros, hacer previsiones, asignar recursos y evaluar y ajustar regularmente. Los errores comunes incluyen ser demasiado optimista, no planificar imprevistos y falta de flexibilidad en el presupuesto.

🌎 Six out of ten tourists may stop vacationing in Spain due to increasing temperatures from climate change, worsening travel conditions. Scientific data supports this, challenging it is considered 'fake news'. Doubts exist on the precise temperature rise. In contrast, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, with higher average temperatures, are growing tourist destinations, with Qatar being the second-fastest growing in 2023 after Albania. Spain's year-round weather might attract more visitors outside July and August, leveraging existing infrastructure. Claims of a 60% tourism drop are deemed "fake" without solid evidence.

📞 Optimizing a dedicated Call Center for hotels is key for increasing call conversion rates effectively. It is recommended to answer calls within five rings and provide 24-hour customer service. A friendly tone, clear communication without background noise, and professional greetings can enhance brand loyalty and customer satisfaction. Training agents well, engaging in active listening, and minimizing wait times with check-ins every 60 seconds are vital. Voicemails should be friendly, informative, and concise. These practices improve customer service and business communication efficiency.

🏨 Málaga's hotel occupancy reached 92.8% in August, per AEHCOS. On September 24, 2024, ITH and AEHCOS discussed the future of technology in the hotel industry in Málaga. The event, ITH The Hotel Data Game, focused on robotics (cobots), data utilization, AI implementation, and digital transformation for Costa del Sol hotels. Speakers included Jacobo Florido, Javier Hernández, Beatriz Heras, Sara de Urrutia, Svetla Iankova, Teresa de Pablo, Javier Soriano, Jimmy Pons, Javier de la Lastra, Cristina Rebollo, María García, and Elvira Arjona. Topics covered revenue generation, customer experience, operational efficiency, and the impact of AI and "firtual" tourism.

💰 Zucchetti Spain emphasizes the importance of efficient business travel management for company success, focusing on efficiency, ROI, costs, expense deduction, and staff satisfaction. Effective travel planning, as managed by HR, optimizes costs, personnel well-being, and administrative processes. The article highlights the challenges faced, such as hidden costs, manual reimbursement, lack of control, itinerary planning, and real-time travel updates. Advantages of using travel management software like ZTravel include expense request management, cost-benefit analysis, policy compliance, payroll system integration, and automated reimbursement calculation. No specific dates or numerical data are provided regarding travel management outcomes or software usage.

✈ Iberia introduces Innsbruck, Austria, to its Madrid route lineup to boost winter demand, running from December 1, 2024, to March 26, 2025. Flights are scheduled twice weekly, on Wednesdays and Sundays, using A320neo aircraft, totaling 11,500 seats over four months. Ticket sales have begun, with round-trip fares starting at €119.