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🏨 135 hotel chains from the Hosteltur ranking provided data, representing 48% of the total. These chains manage 3,395 establishments, an increase of 253 from last year. Property ownership dropped to 40%, while leasing slightly declined to 32.8%. Management increased to 23.5%, with franchises falling to 3.7%. Meliá leads in management (46%), while Barceló focuses on management (52%). Eurostars prioritizes leasing (55%). Paradores manages nearly 100% state heritage properties. Riu, Catalonia, and H10 focus heavily on ownership.

📈 Ilunion Hotels focuses on community sustainability, balancing resource consumption, says CEO José Ángel Preciados. Transformation towards sustainable models is urged to address saturated destinations and explore regions like Castilla y León, Asturias, and Galicia. Javier Águila highlights innovation in the all-inclusive model, offering destination-linked experiences. Both leaders debate tourism's image, emphasizing innovation and public-private collaboration for sector success, acknowledging that new generations are driving change and regeneration differentiation can enhance customer loyalty.

💸 El Parlament de Catalunya votará la próxima semana para duplicar la tasa turística, con efecto a partir del 1 de abril de 2026. La tarifa en hoteles de cinco estrellas en Barcelona aumentará de 3,5 a 7 euros, y el recargo municipal subirá anualmente hasta alcanzar 8 euros en 2029. En el resto de Cataluña, el aumento será progresivo: 50% en 2026-2027 y 100% desde abril de 2027. Los albergues de juventud en Barcelona mantendrán la tasa actual de 1 euro.

🏨 FTI Group declared bankruptcy in mid-2024, prompting BlueSea Hotels to acquire Meeting Point Spain from FTI Touristik. On April 23, 2025, Spain's CNMC approved the acquisition. BlueSea assumes 15 hotels in the Canary Islands, totaling 1,922 rooms and employing 1,500 workers. Financial restructuring involves €80 million in bank financing and settling €20 million debt with SEPI. Portobello Capital supports BlueSea's expansion into the 3-4 star hotel segment, holding 93.5% of capital.

✈️ Simon-Kucher's 2025 "Travel Trends" study surveyed over 10,000 travelers across 10 global markets. Nearly 70% book vacations two months in advance; however, 50% of Gen Z and Millennials book just four weeks ahead. In Spain, 63% book less than eight weeks before travel. Price sensitivity drives late bookings, with 27% expecting price drops. Key incentives for early bookings include a 59% preference for early-bird discounts. AI inspires travel for 35% of Spaniards, especially younger generations.