Ibis Styles lands in the Basque Country: design and local gastronomy in Zumaia-Zestoa
Read → Accor opens the first ibis Styles in the Basque Country, a design hotel banking on cultural identity and locally sourced products.
Carlos Garrido on cruise tax: shortsighted and dangerous
Read → The Tourism Board, led by Carlos Garrido, warns against raising the municipal surcharge on cruise passengers in Barcelona. If approved, the measure could seriously hurt the port and the destination.
Hereu closes the second edition of ‘Spain is (Much) More’
Read → The Minister of Industry and Tourism wrapped up Turespaña and Paradores’ initiative that gathered 30 international content creators to showcase rural and sustainable Spain.
Europe holds its own despite the global drop in long-haul travel
Read → Safety is now the top factor when choosing a European destination, according to a recent survey.
Brussels blocks Spain's guest registry, Flybondi collapses, Air Europa opens Barranquilla
Read → The European Commission questions Spain's mandatory guest data collection rule. Flybondi cancels all flights. Air Europa bets on Colombia. And OTAs rethink their relationship with content creators.
Riyadh Air advances Spain launch, Ilunion posts record results, air demand jumps 8.7%
Read → Peak summer bookings intensify: Riyadh Air lands in Malaga on July 14, Ilunion Hotels closes 2025 with record revenue, and Spain expects 8.7% more international air passengers. Plus Etihad's massive expansion and new routes to Israel and Venezuela.
Spain Living Lab wraps up initial phase with 450 tourism innovation labs
Read → The innovation ecosystem driven by Canarias Living Lab and Next Generation EU funds concludes its first stage with 450 Living Labs, integrating AI and virtual reality into tourism.
AI won't replace your boutique hotel receptionist, it gives them superpowers
Read → Personalization with artificial intelligence doesn't dehumanize, it frees the human team to focus on what truly matters: genuine connection. The boutique hotels that get this are winning.
AI at the Front Desk: 80% Faster Hotel Check-in
Read → NTT DATA reports that AI cuts check-in time by up to 80% in Spanish hotels. Great news for guests and for teams struggling with talent shortages.
Marriott and Impar Capital bring first luxury branded residences to San Sebastian
Read → The Palacio Residencial Pakea project, operated by The Luxury Collection, will break ground in Q1 2027 and marks the brand’s first standalone residences worldwide.