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🏠 Starting December 2nd, travel agencies, accommodations, and vehicle rental services in Spain must report over 40 data points per booking to the Interior Ministry as per Real Decreto 933/2021. Data retention is mandated for three years, with non-compliance fines ranging from 100 to 30,000 euros. Brazil steps in as the partner country for Fitur 2025 in Madrid, from January 22-26, after Mexico's withdrawal. Spain ranks second globally with 92 billion dollars in tourism revenue in 2023, approaching pre-pandemic levels with international travel recovering 96% in 2024.

🍴 Casa Marcial in Arriondas, Asturias, gained its third Michelin star at the Michelin Guide Gala 2025 in Murcia, now one of 16 Spanish restaurants with this distinction. The event awarded 32 new stars, bringing Spain's total to 291 Michelin-starred restaurants: 16 with three stars, 33 with two stars, and 242 with one star. Additionally, there are 57 Green Stars, 213 Bib Gourmand, and 747 recommended establishments, including 6 in Andorra, for a total of 1,257 in the 2025 guide. Three restaurants earned a second star: Alevante and LÚ cocina y alma in Cádiz, and Retiro da Costiña in A Coruña. Gofio by Cicero Cano in Madrid returned to the guide.

🏡 Amadeus, in collaboration with trend forecasting agency Globetrender, released the "Travel Trends 2025" report, predicting nostalgia, personalized flights, destination hotels, the resurgence of Asian tourism, and human connections as key travel trends. Eurocamp expects a record in bookings for 2024, while Club Getaway in the U.S. sees a 9% revenue increase from 2023. AI, 5G, and VR are personalizing in-flight experiences, with startups like Beond offering Apple Vision Pro VR in premium classes. Asia-Pacific is poised to lead tourism growth, with cities like Chengdu witnessing a 66% increase in travelers from 2016 to 2023. Solo travel rose by 15.6% in 2023 and 9.2% in 2024. World Pride 2025 will be hosted in Washington DC. ????

🏨 El sector hotelero integra la gestión de alojamientos temporales, ofreciendo también servicios complementarios como restaurantes y gimnasios. Aborda importantes roles económicos y de empleo en comunidades locales. Las tendencias actuales incluyen personalización de servicios a través de análisis de datos, compromiso con la sostenibilidad, y adopción de tecnología contactless para mejorar eficiencia. El teletrabajo y el "bleisure" están redefiniendo las instalaciones hoteleras para satisfacer necesidades laborales y de ocio. Los desafíos incluyen alta competencia, gestión de personal, adaptación tecnológica y regulaciones medioambientales. Se prevé que España sea el destino más visitado para 2040, con 110 millones de viajeros extranjeros. La diferenciación, sostenibilidad, digitalización y experiencias personalizadas serán claves para el futuro del sector hotelero en España.

🏡 2024 report by Cajamar and CEHAT shows Spanish hotels' progress in sustainability: greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 6.8% in 2022, water consumption fell by 0.2% from 2020 to 2022, and territorial impact grew minimally by 0.5%. Employment reached 485,723 in August 2024, 2.39% of national employment. Temporality in jobs decreased by 8.2%, while the tourist record hit 2,317 per 1,000 inhabitants in 2023. Economic indicators are positive, with investments post-pandemic exceeding the decade's average, occupancy at 58.7%, RevPAR up by 15.6% in 2023, and debt reduction underway.

📈 Cajamar and CEHAT released the "Indicators of Triple Sustainability of Spanish Hotels 2024" report, highlighting Spanish hotel sector's progress in environmental (GHG emissions down by 6.8% in 2022, water use decreased by 0.2% from 2020 to 2022), social (employment reached 485,723 in August 2024, accounting for 2.39% of national employment), and economic sustainability (occupancy rate at 58.7%, RevPAR up by 15.6% in 2023). The sector's debt has been decreasing post-pandemic with a significant drop in non-performing loans in 2023.

🏕️ FITUR, the global heart of tourism, convenes annually in January at Madrid, uniting industry professionals from major hotel chains to small family businesses. The event is pivotal for networking, discovering cutting-edge technologies, and closing deals. It showcases an array of cultures and traditions and offers a platform for innovation, learning, and connections far beyond the fairgrounds. Attendees are encouraged to plan strategically, set clear objectives, schedule meetings, and explore tech solutions in advance to maximize the experience.

🌏 Benidorm awarded the "Pionero Verde Europeo del Turismo Inteligente 2025" by the European Commission, succeeding Grosseto, Italy. The decision was made in Brussels, led by Mayor Toni Pérez and Visit Benidorm director Leire Bilbao. Benidorm's urban model ensures 61% of the territory protected since 1956, with buildings designed for energy efficiency. Water management efficiency exceeds 95%, with an 18% reduction in water consumption over 25 years. The city boasts a 70% pedestrian mobility rate and 134 km of bike lanes. Benidorm also hosts Serra Gelada Natural Park, producing 3,600 tons of oxygen daily. Celebrating 700 years in 2025, Benidorm is recognized for sustainability, accessibility, and innovation in tourism.

🏨 On November 21, the Hotel Gran Bilbao hosted the 8th edition of Hotel Innovación with 300 attendees. The event, organized by Spirit Hotel Gran Bilbao, Hotel Bécquer, and Hotel Kivir, focused on sustainability and innovation. José Estrella proposed a water-saving solution cutting usage by 30%. Patricia Vela emphasized the strategic role of housekeeping. José Ángel Preciados Fernández received the I Premio Hotel Innovación for his inclusive business model at Ilunion Hotels. The next edition is planned for 2025, with Avifes as the partner.

📌 The Spanish Ministry of the Interior will hold a public hearing "in the coming days" on a ministerial order regarding documentary registration, effective December 2. The process will last two weeks, aiming to provide a clearer framework for companies to manage required data more efficiently. Affected companies will have the opportunity to propose improvements through the Ses.Hospedajes platform. Despite opposition from the hotel sector and threats of legal action over the government's lack of response, the executive will implement the regulation, previously rejected by both Congress and Senate, in a few days. The order emphasizes system automation and future updates to meet technological advances and company needs.