Trump sanctions Cuba's Tourism Ministry: another blow to the sector
Read → The US sanctions Mintur, owner of Cubanacán, Gran Caribe and Islazul. What does this mean for Spanish hotel chains caught in the crossfire?
Hosbec launches a discount card to retain hotel talent
Read → Hosbec will roll out a discount card for employees on travel and hotels. My take: smart move, but watch the fine print.
The 2026 World Cup stalls bookings then boosts them
Read → The 2026 World Cup acts as both a brake and a springboard for vacation bookings: cancellations spike after eliminations and destinations like Cape Verde see a 266% surge in searches.
Even the French admit their air traffic control is bad
Read → France's Court of Auditors slams its own air traffic control: high costs, chronic strikes, and zero preparation for the future. A warning shot that should ring alarm bells across the European airline industry.
Warning to Imserso: town councils cannot sell trips
Read → CEAV reminds that town councils are not authorized to sell Imserso trips, despite receiving quotas. The legal framework is clear: only licensed travel agencies can sell tour packages.
Travelplan breaks a five-year streak of losses and returns to profit
Read → The historic tour operator swings back to black after half a decade in the red. My take on the milestone and what it means for the market.
The Pereyra Theatre, a lesson from Sirenis' Matutes family
Read → The owners of Sirenis Hotels restore Ibiza's historic Teatro Pereyra with artisan craftsmanship that should set an example for Balearic hoteliers.
Iberia adds Salerno, the new airport just a stone's throw from Naples
Read → Iberia flies from Madrid to Salerno all summer until October. A brand new airport competing with Naples. A fresh alternative for travelers?
German tourism slows, Booking Holdings restructures B2B, Hopper pays $35M, Caesars advances, hotel tech
Read → German market stalls, Booking pushes B2B, Hopper settles with FTC, Caesars moves forward, luxury vacation rentals consolidate.
Airlines are betting everything on Airbus A321neo and XLR
Read → The A321neo and A321XLR dominate Airbus' order book, representing more than 70% of A320 family orders. A clear strategy: more efficient and versatile aircraft for routes that were previously unviable.