Marriott adds two Catalonia resorts in Zanzibar and Jamaica
Read → Catalonia Hotels hands over management of two new resorts to Marriott, which will operate them under Autograph Collection and Marriott Hotels. Ownership stays Catalan.
255 destinations go 'smart': the DTI model passes its first big test
Read → Over 255 certified Smart Tourism Destinations under SEGITTUR's DTI model. The initiative proves digitalization and sustainability are more than a buzzword.
400 developers at Sabre's hackathon: AI skips the search box
Read → At Sabre's hackathon, 400 developers didn't build another search tool. The winners built voice agents that call hotels, consolidate scattered bookings and rebuild trips on the fly. A signal of where real AI value in travel is heading.
Sunborn London slashes check-in from 8 minutes to 1
Read → The London floating hotel cuts check-in from eight minutes to one with interconnected technology. Reception staff gain time for human interaction. The secret? Secure payments and pre-arrival paperwork.
Benidorm to host the Spanish Hotel Congress in 2027
Read → Benidorm, with its 70,000 hotel beds, will host the 2027 Spanish Hotel Congress. The event will bring together professionals to discuss quality, sustainability and competitiveness. Exceltur has already highlighted the first urban sun-and-beach destination in Spain as a success story.
Talgo revenue jumps 39% on manufacturing boom
Read → Talgo posted €375.8 million in first-half revenue, up 39%, driven by manufacturing and maintenance. The company targets €700-800 million in 2026.
Meliá lands in Mui Ne with its fifth brand in Vietnam
Read → The hotel chain adds 156 rooms and 31 luxury villas in Vietnam's new coastal hotspot, with its first Meliá Collection property in the country.
Families: what makes them try new trips
Read → According to Hosteltur, tech, safety, and tailored product drive family spending on new destinations and experiences. My take: those who don't adapt lose out.
Meliá leaves Cuba: end of an era in 2026
Read → Meliá Hotels International exits Cuba on July 24, 2026. 15 hotels, U.S. sanctions and a 55.8% drop in visitors drive the decision.
New EU directive forces OTAs to overhaul operations and boost traceability
Read → The EU updates the package travel directive, and online travel agencies must upgrade payment, cancellation and claims systems. Christian Lucas from Central de Vacaciones warns of rising compliance costs particularly for SMEs.