Nombramientos

🌍 Adam Oubuih, nombrado Director General de Atout France el 4 de septiembre, busca lograr 100 millones de visitantes y 100.000 millones de euros en ingresos para 2030. Francia lidera globalmente en visitas, con España como sexto mercado emisor, reportando 5.6 millones de turistas, un 7.4% más entre enero y agosto. La sostenibilidad es clave, promoviendo un turismo repartido territorialmente. Notre Dame reabrió con 35,000 visitantes diarios. Un robo en el Louvre fue resuelto rápidamente, demostrando eficacia policial.

📁 María José Quintana has been appointed as the new commercial director of Special Tours by Ávoris and will report to Miguel Ángel García Maroto. She joined Ávoris in September from IAG7, initially intended to be subdirector general of Marsol. Quintana replaces Adrián Garzón. Enrique Lorenzo is now leading Marsol, having previously been a director at Viajes InterRías for over eight years. Special Tours is recognized for its unique travel approach and agency trust.

📄 Juanfran Trasmonte is leaving CDV, the company he founded in late 2014, to pursue new projects. This exit, agreed upon with CDV, follows a planned and consensual process. Alzis, the main shareholder, supports the new leadership under Javier Beas. CDV's strategy aims to multiply its revenue by 20 times in 8 years. Trasmonte expressed confidence in the cohesive team and gratitude to staff, suppliers, and investors.

📰 Fernando Tizón was dismissed from his role as director of Parador de Sigüenza, Guadalajara in November 2025. The decision followed revelations of damage from a private party hosted by José Luis Ábalos in May 2021. Despite Tizón’s exemplary record since November 2018, an investigation revealed room damage and misconduct. Paradores appointed Uxía López as the new director, transferring Tizón to Parador de Lerma, Burgos. Concerns arose over surveillance of journalists by Tizón’s associates.

🛩 Ryanair España's community manager sparked a social media stir on October 29, 2025, by responding to a Dubai-based Emirates post with irony. Emirates highlighted their luxurious business class, prompting Ryanair to jest, “Cómo se han copiado de nosotros…”. This witty remark contrasted Emirates' luxury with Ryanair's budget-friendly image, known for limited seat space. While some praised the humor, others criticized Ryanair's approach.

🏌️ El golf es un motor turístico en Mallorca, extendiendo la temporada de febrero a noviembre y atrayendo visitantes adinerados. En Hosteltur TV, se debatió si expandir los campos o mejorar los actuales y se abordaron retos como el cambio climático. Participaron Francisco Vila, Sandra Estarellas, Dirk Dünkler, y Pep Aloy, quien anunció su salida del Govern Balear. El programa se transmite en fibwiTV en Baleares y por streaming, con el apoyo de AETIB.

📈 Pedro Bazán has joined SeeUSA as Vice President of Business Development. Hosteltur reaches over 400,000 tourism professionals through various platforms, offering top-tier information and marketing solutions.

🛳 Nautalia Empresas, as of October 2025, has reorganized its corporate structure, appointing Cecilio Martell Berrocal as the new director. The division accounts for 40% of the group's retail business. Rosa María Martín is the new director of operations, while Marta Fernández manages client maintenance. This change aims to enhance customer specialization and align strategies with parent company Travel Live. Martell, with over 20 years in corporate travel, emphasizes a tech-driven, client-focused approach.

📚 Abba Hotels has appointed David García Celdrán as the new Commercial and Marketing Director following Ramón Regás's partial retirement. García Celdrán, with over 25 years at Abba, began his career in 2000 and steadily advanced through roles like receptionist and Global Sales Director. Educated at the University of Barcelona, he holds multiple postgraduate qualifications. Maria Camacho will take on his previous role as International Sales Executive, reflecting Abba’s internal promotion philosophy.

📈 Carlos Núñez and Mariano Zúñiga assume new roles at VB Group, enhancing international expansion and consolidation strategy. Núñez is appointed Director of Sales in Spain, while Zúñiga, originally the Director of Marketing, now also serves as Global Commercial Director. This reorganization supports VB Group's goal of achieving €500 million revenue by 2028. Núñez brings over 16 years of hospitality experience, and Zúñiga has 20 years in marketing, joining VB Group in 2024.