Iniciativas Eco-responsables y RSE

🏖 Madrid, 11 de diciembre de 2024: Thinktur, plataforma con más de 2.600 socios, celebró su Asamblea Anual destacando retos en sostenibilidad, innovación y tecnología en turismo. Soluciones presentadas incluyen asistentes virtuales, software para minimizar desperdicio alimentario y personalizar viajes, mapas dinámicos para comprender comportamientos turísticos, y gestión inteligente del agua en hoteles. Thinktur Technology Transfer permitió compartir propuestas para impulsar digitalización y sostenibilidad, con debates sobre financiación y políticas de I+D+I en el sector.

🍴 In a December 10, 2024 article, corporate dining is emphasized as strategic for employee well-being, branding, and logistics. Efficient corporate dining requires various payment methods, reservation management, self-service kiosks, and AI-based checkout to streamline operations. Automation in corporate dining optimizes costs, inventory, and customer experience. The TPV software solution, like TCPOS, ensures real-time inventory tracking, versatile payment options, and efficient kitchen and reservation management, transforming corporate dining into a modern, agile service.

🛡 MarSenses Hotels & Homes collaborates with GREC, Incorpora and Reincorpora programs from Fundación La Caixa, and the Entidad Trabajo Penitenciario for social and labor integration of vulnerable groups. The initiatives normalize hiring of socially excluded individuals, catering to the hospitality sector's talent needs. The company, led by General Director Rodrigo Fitaroni, emphasizes social sustainability and CSR focused on people, empathy, and team humanization. Participants already hired contribute to various hotel functions, supported by GREC and company personnel.

🌍 Fundación Intermundial, part of Atlantigo group, in partnership with Fitur and ONU Turismo, announces the 8th edition of the Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award (Premio TRS) to recognize tourism companies committed to responsible practices. Fitur exhibitors can nominate themselves until January 7, but not if they are organizing companies or directly associated. Awards are in 5 categories, including one for recent Dana disaster relief in Valencia and Castilla-La Mancha. Winners will be revealed during Fitur, January 22-26, at Ifema Madrid.

📜 In Spain, there are 600,000 autistic individuals, with 7 million in Europe, 20 million in North America, and 90 million globally. By 2050, over 30% of the world population will rely on accessibility programs, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Hilton Grand Vacations has 26 resorts in Europe, and Hyatt in Barcelona are at the forefront of autism-friendly hotels in Europe. Paradise Park Funstyle Hotel in Tenerife became the first autism-friendly hotel on the island, leading to 122 bookings. Autism Friendly Club, active in 16 countries, developed a validated program under the EU's Erasmus+ Autism Friendly Training project. Only 15% of autistic individuals are employed, indicating an opportunity for inclusive employment practices in the hospitality sector.

📊 Italsan achieved the ISCC Plus certification, endorsing its products' sustainability from production to end consumers. As one of the first in its sector, Italsan's ISCC Plus scope covers trading circular and biocircular polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) pipes. The certification, granted after passing Control Union's audit with GRUPO ACMS consultancy, ensures environmental sustainability, market access, reputation enhancement, efficiency and traceability, and prepares for future environmental regulations.

🏢 Madrid's Ayuntamiento has developed "Madrid Unique Destination" for high-impact tourism with over 50 local tourism businesses including hotels, travel agencies, and transport companies. The initiative, funded by EU's Next Generation funds, aims to boost competitiveness through specialized, sustainable tourism offerings. Launched at ILTM Cannes, held from December 2-5, with Tourism Director Héctor Coronel and 10 club companies present, the platform facilitates sector connections and strategic planning.

✈ Globalia Mantenimiento has expanded its services to include Iberojet as a new client, alongside other airlines such as Air Europa, Vueling, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Wamos, and Volotea. This follows the opening of a new hangar in Madrid in May. Iberojet recently used Globalia's services for their A330-300 EC-LXA, a key aircraft for summer operations and ACMI business line. Air Europa has repeatedly depended on Iberojet for fleet support due to their own operational difficulties. Globalia Mantenimiento, with over 20 years of experience, now operates three hangars, one in Barajas and two in Palma de Mallorca.

🏗️ Cabot Hotels invested 3 million euros in the complete renovation of Cabot Las Velas Apartments in Puerto Pollensa, upgrading it to a superior 3-key category. The renovation was led by interior designer Felip Polar and architect Antoni Canaves. The number of apartments increased from 28 to 51, including 45 studios and 6 apartments, with new amenities such as terraces with jacuzzis, two pools, and a playground. Committing to sustainability, renewable energy use, emission reduction, and water-efficient Mediterranean gardens were prioritized. The complex will now be open 365 days a year.

📦 Madrid, 3 de diciembre de 2024 - La Plataforma Tecnológica Española de Envase y Embalaje (PACKNET) y la Plataforma Tecnológica del Turismo (THINKTUR) firman un acuerdo de colaboración para impulsar la innovación y sostenibilidad en los sectores del envase, embalaje y turismo. Juan Carlos Mampaso, presidente de PACKNET y Álvaro Carrillo de Albornoz, director gerente de THINKTUR, se comprometen a proyectos de I+D+i y organización de eventos. THINKTUR se convierte en socio consultivo de PACKNET.