Jurídicos y Administrativos

🎡 Since April 25, Venice has imposed a €5 entry fee per person, except for those staying overnight, generating €2.2 million from 450,000 payers in the first two and a half months. Despite this fee, visitor numbers remain unchanged. Criticism is mounting as Venice considers doubling the tax to €10. Controls exist without barriers, and fines range from €8,500 to €20,800. Hotel guests avoid the entry fee but pay a municipal tax, which is not new and solely boosts revenue.

💰 Globalia requested a 950 million euro state bailout from the Spanish government before the establishment of the Solvency Support Fund for Strategic Companies on July 3, 2020. The group submitted its initial application on June 11 and later revised it exclusively for Air Europa, which received 475 million euros, half of the requested amount. Globalia-Barceló received 320 million. Air Europa's aid was approved on November 3, making it the first and largest grant awarded. Globalia-Barceló's funding was approved on March 16, 2021, and Ávoris repaid its loan shortly after merging with Halcón Viajes.

🏖 Turismo Social (Ávoris) plans to open sales for the Imserso tourism program in September with 886,269 spots available. The program includes three lots: 1) coastal mainland with 443,887 spots; 2) islands with 230,039 spots; 3) inland tourism adding 212,343 spots. Over 80 destinations are offered, including cities across Andalucía, Aragón, Asturias, and others. Prices remain the same as the previous season, with various stay options, e.g., 10-day trips with transport for €290.07 and without for €253.65.

🌊 Palma de Mallorca leads as the top travel destination among Germans for its white sandy beaches, clear waters, and vibrant nightlife, according to Jetcost. Barcelona ranks second, offering culture and architecture, while Alicante, with its Mediterranean climate and Costa Blanca, takes third place. Málaga, known for its warm climate and cultural history, is fourth, followed by Tenerife, prized for its volcanic landscapes and outdoor activities, completing the top five preferred Spanish destinations by Germans.

✈️ Aeroflot, Russia's largest state-owned airline, sues for $85 million over poor aircraft quality. 78 Superjet 100s were bought, 4 destroyed in accidents; one had a fiery landing in Moscow with no major injuries. Yakovlev, formerly Rostec, produced SSJ100 post-communism. Two Western airlines, including Mexico's Interjet, returned jets due to poor service. Russia's MC21 faces 1-2 year delay, exacerbating the country's aircraft shortage for rising demand.

🏨 A judge has ordered the partial demolition of a hotel in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, with a standing demolition order since 2005, for violating urban planning regulations and exceeding thrice the allowed building size. The Superior Court of Justice of the Canary Islands queried Mayor Oscar Noda regarding the non-execution of the sentence against Son Bou hotel. Mayor Noda indicated he must inform the property before executing the demolition project.

🚌 Renfe, battling Ouigo and Iryo over competitive pricing in Spain, threatens legal action against Talgo for poor quality S106 trains used by AVE and Avlo. Following a service disruption yesterday on the Valencia-Madrid route, Renfe is assessing reputational damage and passenger compensation due to repeated issues since the trains' debut on May 21. Renfe repeatedly requested immediate solutions from Talgo's management and shareholders.

✈ Turkish Airlines banned Coca Cola and Fanta from flights and airport lounges due to the U.S. alignment with Israel in the Gaza conflict. The ban, reported by Gary Leff, was enacted in November last year amidst backlash against U.S. companies. Exceptions exist, as Coca Cola is still available in Turkish's VIP lounge in Washington, D.C., and the airline continues purchasing Boeing aircraft. Turkish government owns 49% of the airline, indicating political influence in its operations.

🏨 Air traffic controllers from Spain's private airport towers resolved their labor dispute with Apcta, which includes private market providers Saerco and Skyway, thanks to the mediation of SIMA. The conflict started in January 2023, and it affected towers in La Coruña, Alicante-Elche, Castellón, Cuatro Vientos, El Hierro, Fuerteventura, Ibiza, Jerez, Lanzarote, La Palma, Lleida, Murcia, Sabadell, Sevilla, Valencia, and Vigo, resulting in several strikes.

🚩 German and British media published a photo of graffiti in Manacor stating "Kill a tourist." Maria Antònia Sansó, of the Partido Popular in Manacor, condemned the message and demanded immediate cleanup. The incident coincides with Menorca beach blockades to highlight overtourism. No tourism cancellations reported despite widespread news coverage.