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🏡 In Málaga, the city council will request the deregistration of 1,120 tourist accommodations from the Andalusian Tourism Register for non-compliance with independent access and services as mandated by the Urban Plan for Tertiary Services. Announced by Mayor Francisco de la Torre in June, post a decree in February, this move is seen as a step to regulate and ensure compatibility with the well-being of residents, explained by Urban Planning Councilor Carmen Casero.

🏨 Hoteles Bestprice reported a record €1.61 million operational profit for the first half of the year, a 49% increase from 2023. The company achieved over €3.47 million in revenue, a 46% operational margin, and is expanding with new establishments in Madrid, Barcelona, and Málaga, taking their hotel portfolio to 10. Occupancy rates consolidated at 93% with a €101 average daily rate (ADR), and revenue per available room (RevPar) soared to €94.32. The company's assets saw a 131% value increase from €5.69 to €13.15 million, with a cash position of €4.25 million. Debt stands at €6 million, 1.87 times projected Ebitda, while the market cap is €85 million on Euronext Paris. Hoteles Bestprice forecasts €7 million in revenue for the year, with occupancy rates nearing 100% and margins above 50% some months.

🏠 En 2024, 48% de los viajes a España se reservan con más de dos meses de antelación, dominando las estancias de 4-7 días (32,66%) y 8-14 días (27,66%). Los viajeros son principalmente individuales (33,6%), parejas (29,6%), y familias (36,6%). España experimenta un crecimiento de reservas de vuelos domésticos (+3%), europeos (+4%), e internacionales (+14%) en comparación con 2023, siendo Alemania (15%), Estados Unidos (13,5%), y España (12%) los países con más búsquedas de vuelo. Entre los destinos europeos más reservados, Mallorca ocupa el 2º lugar, seguido de Málaga (7º), Madrid (9º), y Barcelona (12º).

🛫 14% of solo female travelers enjoy trips without companions, creating a growing market for tourism products and services. Mabrian and The Data Appeal Company analyzed this demographic, revealing five key insights. Most solo travelers prefer June and September, indicating potential during the mid-season. In 2023, Italy saw a 1.1% increase in solo female tourists since June, expecting them to account for 21.7% of tourist arrivals within six months. European capitals like Paris, Amsterdam, and London anticipate 30% of their visitors will be solo female travelers in the next semester. The top origin countries include Germany, the UK, France, the USA, and Italy, with over 30% of German and British flight reservations for solo women traveling this summer. Three-quarters choose domestic destinations, with online reputation scores slightly below the traveler average. Safety is a significant factor, with destination cities perceived as safe, scoring between 85 and 98 out of 100 on the Mabrian Safety Perception Index (PSI). Spanish, Italian, and Japanese women are the most adventurous, with nearly half of Spanish solo travelers choosing international destinations. Urban destinations are preferred, with nine out of ten favorite cities located in Europe.

🎶 Turismo musical in Spain has generated €578 million in revenue. Major festivals like MadCool, FIB Benicasim, and Arenal Sound draw thousands, impacting the economy and creating jobs. MadCool in Madrid had a €25.6 million budget with an estimated €46 million economic impact and nearly 7,000 jobs. 10% of attendees are international, reaching 50% at Primavera Sound. GATX plans to hire over 4,000 beds for festival demand. Searches for Madrid accommodations on Booking.com rose by 29%, making it the world's 15th most sought destination, up from 31st in 2023. Spanish searches for Madrid increased by 50%, ranking it second nationally. The top foreign searchers for Madrid accommodations were from Poland (54%), France (16%), Holland (16%), Germany (14%), the UK (13%), and Italy (12%).

💻 Global Microsoft system failure causing operational issues in various sectors, including aviation, finance, media, reported by Spanish news agency EFE. Incidents began in the U.S. and spread worldwide, with Spain's Aena airports experiencing disruptions leading to potential delays. Downdetector noted spikes in reported issues. Microsoft Azure confirmed the problems on social media and is working on a fix. Frontier Airlines canceled flights due to cloud service issues in Central U.S. but operations are gradually normalizing.

🏖️ Meliá Hotels Internacional achieved Ecostars certification for sustainability at 270 properties across Europe, America, Asia, and Africa. The portfolio includes 160 hotels in Europe, 60 in the Americas, 40 in Asia, and 10 in Africa. This certification assesses energy management and efficiency, water management, carbon emissions, and more. CEO Gabriel Escarrer notes that sustainability visibility boosts reservations, as supported by Booking.com research. Meliá aims to expand certified hotels, leveraging the "360 ESG Management Hub" for global insights and benchmarking.

🏨 Meliá Hotels International completes "Ecostars" certification, recognizing sustainable practices in energy efficiency and environmental management. The assessment requires data on consumption by type and adherence to Ecostars' efficiency parameters. Meliá's CEO, Gabriel Escarrer, notes the certification enhances both reputation and business outcomes, improving bookings due to visible sustainability. Ecostars is globally recognized, with Meliá's portfolio comprising 160 hotels in Europe, 60 in the Americas, 40 in Asia, and 10 in Africa.

🏖️ TUI Group, led by CEO Sebastian Ebel, plans to bring over six million tourists to Spain this summer amidst protests against current tourism models. Emphasizing sustainable tourism, Ebel recently met with Spain's Minister of Industry and Tourism, Jordi Hereu, and Secretary of State for Tourism, Rosario Sánchez Grau, in Madrid to discuss holistic concepts that align tourism with the local ecosystem. TUI integrates economic, social, and environmental sustainability, focusing on green energy, sustainable fuels, education, and water usage in hotels and cruises. Ebel also discussed the European Directive on Package Travel to ensure competitive and attractive travel options and requested Spain's support for the directive's revision. Additionally, TUI has recently decided to leave the German Travel Association (DRV).

🏠 Madrid's success as a tourist destination is attributed to a balanced tourism demand, capacity for hosting large events, and excellent infrastructure and connectivity, as experts discussed at the “Madrid, destino de altura” conference organized by Elite Excellence-Federación Española del Lujo and Madrid Open Cities. Occupancy levels are expected to return to pre-pandemic rates by the end of the year, with a relatively low average price attracting investment. Key suggestions for further improvement include desestalization, with the Rosewood Villa Magna hotel reporting a 100% increase in August bookings compared to last year, enhanced security and cleanliness, the need for a large convention center, and the development of new tourist areas like Valdebebas to decentralize tourism. Madrid is also experiencing a gastronomic boom and is vying to surpass Miami as a leading destination for the Latin American market.