Gestión Hotelera

🏖️ José María Rossell, born in Gerona, established Andalusia's leading hotel chain and became one of Spain's top tourism entrepreneurs. He played a crucial role in Almería's tourism industry and held the presidency of Exceltur. About 20 years ago, at Fitur, his then-nascent company Senator was recognized by Preferente. Rossell also contributed to the creation of Spain's first hotel trade association and was influential with Andalusian authorities in tourism. He recently took part in a conference at the University of Almería, advocating for mass tourism.

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🏥 Key tourism news highlights today, November 7: José María Rossell Recasens, founder of Senator Hotels & Resorts, established in 1967 in Almería, has passed away. The family, with his children at the helm, pledges to continue his legacy. The Spanish Confederation of Travel Agencies (CEAV) will soon create a recovery fund for travel agencies in Valencia affected by the DANA storm that caused severe flooding last week. Mallorcan hoteliers at WTM 2024 emphasize their role in the island's economy, aiming to strengthen family tourism and the tour operator model, despite Mallorca not yet reaching pre-pandemic visitor numbers.

🏨 José María Rossell Recasen, founder of the Senator hotel chain, passed away at 79 on Thursday. With a 55-year career, Rossell built the largest hotel group in Andalusia, comprising 41 establishments with 8,000 rooms across Andalusia, Murcia, Valencia, Gandía, Madrid, Catalonia, Mallorca, Ibiza, and the Dominican Republic. The Senator chain, established in 1967 in Almería, is recognized for its quality and service standards. Rossell's family, particularly his children, pledges to continue his legacy in the hospitality industry.

🏖️ In Valencia, a recovery plan for the DANA-affected areas includes 136 measures and a €31.402 billion budget, with €175 million requested for over 1,000 hospitality and food establishments, plus €7.5 million for the hotel and vacation sector. ABTA predicts a good 2024 season for Spanish tourism, with 31% of Brits choosing Spain over France, Italy, and the US. Canarias targets respectful tourists with its new winter campaign in Europe, launched at the WTM in London.

🏠 The Imserso thermalism program for the 2024-2025 season offers over 190,000 spots for pensioners to enjoy subsidized treatments at Spanish spas. Applications for 2024's last quarter are open until November 15. Packages range from €243 to €469, with Imserso funding between €144 and €234. Eligible participants include Spanish residents who are pensioners aged 55+ or recipients of unemployment benefits aged 60+. Assignments start late 2024 for the February-December 2025 season. Applications are primarily online, with list activation on May 14 for the first half and November 15 for the second.

🏨 Hyatt Hotels Corporation, with a portfolio of 1,350 hotels in 78 countries, acquired Apple Leisure Group in 2021, doubling their number of resorts and increasing their European presence by 60%. The Inclusive Collection now includes Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts as the 11th brand, adding 23 resorts and over 12,000 rooms, which will boost Hyatt’s all-inclusive room portfolio by 30%. Over 400 million euros will be allocated to this expansion, positioning Bahia Principe as the fourth-largest brand within the collection.

💨 Pensioners with Imserso trips contracted are facing uncertainty due to the DANA affecting Valencia, Catalonia, other parts of the Valencian Community, and the Balearic Islands. Ávoris' Turismo Social formed a specific team for handling cancellations and changes, coordinating with various departments and suppliers, prioritizing traveler safety. Non-affected trips continue normally, while affected ones are being canceled with reimbursement instructions provided via [email protected].

🏖️ In 2002, Baleares first applied an ecotax, repealed in 2003, then reinstated in 2016, while Catalonia also levies tourist tax. Comunidad Valenciana planned a tax for 2024 but repealed it pre-implementation. Canarias concluded such a tax would not deter tourists, citing the steady influx to Baleares despite the levy. Only two Spanish autonomous communities have adopted the tax; others fear reduced visitor numbers. Cities like Barcelona charge a tourist tax (2 euros/day), with Madrid considering a similar proposal. Internationally, tourist taxes are also collected in cities across Italy, Portugal, France, and Germany.