Five hours at the border: Europe's aviation industry pushes back on red tape
Read → Airlines and airports are asking for flexibility on EES border controls, which cause queues of up to five hours during demand peaks.
Ramat pays €60M for Mongibello Ibiza: Concept Hotel Group stays on
Read → Grupo Ramat, led by Marc Rahola, acquires the lifestyle hotel Mongibello Ibiza from Stoneweg and Bain Capital for €60 million. The deal ensures operational continuity with Concept Hotel Group, a sign that investors value specialized management over brand swaps.
Level drops routes, global air demand dips 2.2%, and Spanish hotels open a data pipeline with destinations
Read → Middle East conflict cuts air traffic by 2.2%, Level cancels Boston and Los Angeles, and SEGITTUR and ITH launch a data-sharing pilot in Barcelona and Mallorca.
Luxury in Spain no longer sells rooms, it sells a tailor-made trip from the sofa
Read → Luxury hotels in Spain are betting on hyper-personalized experiences and digital bookings to increase guest value. Technology becomes the new concierge.
Meliá goes all in on digital check-in: its global lead explains the plan
Read → The chain accelerates the digitalization of check-in and check-out. Micaela Estevens, global project lead, details the roadmap.
Spain’s govt proposes 21% VAT on tourist flats: hit or miss?
Read → In July, the Spanish Government will take a housing package to Congress that includes raising VAT on tourist flats to 21%, from exemption or 10%. The aim is to lower rental prices and boost affordable housing supply, but the travel sector questions whether this is the right move.
IHG places three bets on Spain: Madrid, Málaga and Barcelona with Holiday Inn Express
Read → IHG strengthens its commitment to Spain with three new Holiday Inn Express hotels in Madrid, Málaga and Barcelona, all set to open between 2028 and 2029.
Civitatis Pro: 32% of its business is now B2B and they launch a platform for partners
Read → Civitatis launches Civitatis Pro, a dedicated B2B platform that already accounts for 32% of its business with 60,000 partners. If you are not selling experiences through them, maybe you should reconsider.
83% of Spaniards already planning summer 2026 despite rising prices
Read → 83% of Spaniards confirm they will travel in summer 2026, with 34.5% willing to spend more and 91.2% worried about costs. Domestic destinations and the coast dominate preferences.
Air Europa flies to Venezuela again, but landing 150 km from Caracas
Read → After the closure of Caracas Airport due to earthquakes, Air Europa has temporarily restored connectivity to Venezuela by operating from an alternate airport 150 km away.