Nombramientos

🚩 Olga Villacampa ends her tenure at Ávoris as of November 2025. She joined Ávoris in February 2024 to boost Mundosenior's private program. Previously, she spent two years at Iryo and held roles at Pangea, Latitudes, Travelplan, and Air Europa. Her position, specifically created for her, will not be filled. Beatriz Varela will continue to lead Mundosenior's commercial department.

✈️ Nuño de la Rosa left Air Europa after serving as CEO for 3 years and 4 months. He joined in July 2022, replacing Valentín Lago. His contract was due to end on June 23, 2027, aligning with the deadline to repay a €475 million state aid. Under his leadership, Air Europa achieved record profits, potentially doubling from €64 million to over €120 million, and struck a key partnership with Turkish Airlines.

✈ Juan José Hidalgo, at 84, will control Air Europa after Jesús Nuño de la Rosa departs on November 30. Richard Clark will lead daily operations. SEPI representatives César Hernández Blanco and Juan Manuel Bujía have resigned. A 300 million euro investment by Turkish Airlines, acquiring 26% of Air Europa, enabled the early repayment of a 475 million euro SEPI loan. This consolidates Hidalgo’s executive power over the airline.

✈ Juan José Hidalgo and Jesús Nuño de la Rosa reached an agreement for Nuño de la Rosa to step down as executive director of Air Europa. César Hernández Blanco and Juan Manuel Bujía, SEPI representatives, also resigned. Air Europa prepaid a €475 million SEPI loan one year early. Changes follow Nuño de la Rosa’s service since July 2022. The board will soon be renewed.

✈ Comandante Jesús de la Serna, conocido como Chucho, se jubiló tras 38 años en Iberia, marcando su retiro con un último vuelo de Panamá a Madrid. Los controladores aéreos de Barajas rindieron homenaje al piloto a través de radiofrecuencia, destacando su profesionalismo y carácter afable. El tributo tuvo lugar el 11 de noviembre de 2025, resaltando la huella que deja en la compañía y los amigos que ha hecho en su carrera.

🌎 Eva Blasco, en noviembre de 2025 en Jaén, fue nombrada presidenta de WTAAA, tras la 8ª Cumbre Mundial de Asociaciones de Agencias de Viajes. Representando asociaciones de 59 países y más del 70% de las ventas aéreas globales, su objetivo es fortalecer los lazos y estrategias con proveedores. Con 20 años de experiencia, Blasco también es CEO de Europa Travel y lidera CEV Valencia, destacando la necesidad de unidad en el sector.

🏨 Luis Cobo has been appointed as the new General Manager of Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona, succeeding Pascal Billard. Cobo aims to maintain the hotel's luxury standards and enhance its reputation. Previously leading Park Hyatt Dubai, he added 22 luxury villas and won Condé Nast and World Travel Awards. Majestic Hotel Group's CEO, Malco Par, highlights Cobo's role in strengthening the hotel's emblematic status. Majestic received Beyond Hotel Awards for the best classic luxury hotel and a Condé Nast Traveler award for the best brunch.

🏨 Spirit Hotels&Apartments, founded by Spirit Hospitality Global Business, operates in Burgos, Bilbao, Valladolid, Benalmádena, and Monte Real (Portugal) with over three decades of experience. Their approach, "WE ARE INSIDE," focuses on employees and guests. Directed by Jorge Álvarez Diéguez, the chain integrates tradition and modernity. Spirit Hospitality Global Business provides strategic hotel consultancy. Their services include asset management, interim management, and digital transformation. They emphasize freedom, creativity, participatory work, and solidarity.

🌍 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.