Gestión Hotelera

🏘️ El Gobierno de Aragón lanzó el plan "Más vivienda, Mejor turismo", con 65 millones de euros para 455 viviendas públicas en municipios con alta presión turística. Jorge Azcón firmó convenios con 38 localidades. Huesca recibirá 294 viviendas, Teruel 121, y Zaragoza 40. Sallent de Gállego obtendrá 60 viviendas por 6,56 millones de euros. El plan ayudará a trabajadores del turismo y a personal de servicios públicos sanitarios y educativos, implementado por Suelo y Vivienda de Aragón.

🏖️ Juan Molas, President of the Mesa del Turismo, addresses anti-tourism sentiment in Spain, acknowledging the need for prompt action to maintain Spain's welcoming image. Less than 3,000 people in Barcelona sparked global impact with their hostility towards tourists. Despite concerns, tourism in August is unlikely to be affected, with no significant cancellations anticipated. Molas emphasizes the importance of tourism to Spain's economy and the general population's positive attitude towards visitors.

📋 On July 22, 2024, an article explained the importance of proper stock management to prevent supply issues, highlighting that intelligent inventory rotation avoids excess and ensures supply chain efficiency. The formula used to calculate stock rotation is Sales of the period (cost price) / average stock of that period, which shows the frequency of inventory replenishment. High rotation rates indicate regular stock replenishment correlating with steady sales, while low rates suggest suboptimal frequency, potentially due to lack of logistical automation or demand planning. ERP software assists in real-time inventory management, updating stock levels with sales and receipts, aiding in demand planning and aligning sales, storage, and production. Zucchetti Spain's Solmicro ERP solution is suggested for improving warehouse efficiency.

🚌 12 hotels in Costa Adeje joined the "Ashotel Movilidad Compartida" initiative, replacing 50 daily cars with a real-time seat reservation bus system. Launched in May for one month and extended to September due to demand, the project has achieved 4,881 trips over two and a half months, averaging 105 daily journeys. Covering three routes in Tenerife's south, buses operate seven days a week with a capacity of 15 to 55 seats, tailored to demand. The initiative involves tech firm Celering, operator Sierra y González, and mobility consultant Wawa.

🏨 Ávoris faces the challenge of managing the 2024/2025 Imserso tourism program amidst reduced hotel participation and "humiliating" compensation rates. The upcoming season, starting September 2024, is troubled by inflation and a minimum wage increase, with full board service costs reaching approximately €34 per night versus the paid €25-26. The program, with a stagnant government budget, has declined in hotel participation, from 303 in 2018/2019 to 242 in 2022/2023, a 20% drop. More than 800,000 people are moved annually by the Imserso program. Key negotiations in the coming weeks will decide if Ávoris can secure enough hotels to maintain the program; otherwise, hotels may close during the low season and execute temporary layoffs (ERTE).

📝 Antonio Mayor, Comisión del Imserso de Hosbec, highlights the hospitality sector's struggles, with costs outpacing government funding by €8-€10 per guest. Hotels, facing a 3% wage increase in 2024/2025 and potential work-hour reductions, deem a zero increase in government compensation unsustainable. Mayor suggests a minor price hike for Imserso program users and increased public funding to bridge the gap. Without adjustments, he fears the program's collapse, as many Valencian hotels already opt out during winter, resulting in staff layoffs and closures.

🔥 Nine firefighting units from Madrid's fire department responded to a fire at the Indigo Hotel on Silva Street near Gran Vía early today. The fire started in the 12th-floor air conditioning facilities room and was quickly contained, preventing spread. All guests were evacuated, with only one worker treated for minor smoke inhalation. There were no injuries, and coordination with emergency services was praised. (July 18, 2024)

🏠 Limehome to open its first tourist apartments in Pamplona and Navarra by July-August 2025, transforming an old pension into 19 tourist apartments. Ricardo Fernández, Director General in Spain and Portugal, aims to have 100 units in Navarra and 400 in the Basque Country by the end of 2025, enhancing their brand presence in northern Spain and contributing to the region's economic and tourist development.

🌡 In Spain, a heatwave is expected to start Wednesday, with temperatures up to 10 degrees higher in some areas. Eastern Spain, Guadalquivir area, Málaga, Mallorca, and southern Canary Islands will exceed 35°C. Madrid and other cities could reach 40°C. The 2022 heatwave significantly impacted tourism, affecting vacation quality and spending, with a 0.27% drop in tourist expenditure from 12-5 pm and a 0.14% increase from 10 pm-7 am. Adaptation strategies for tourism are deemed crucial.

🍴 Aitor Arregi of Elkano fame opened Guethary, a fish and seafood grill restaurant, at the 5-star Iberostar Selection Playa de Palma in Mallorca. Emphasizing local produce and direct relationships with fishermen and artisans, the restaurant honors Mallorcan culinary landscapes with a philosophy rooted in minimalism and seasonal freshness. Elkano began in 1964, currently ranked 22nd on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, holds 1 Michelin Star and 3 Repsol Suns. Guethary also showcases characteristic dishes from Elkano, based in Getaria, latitude 43.2.