3 octubre, 2011
Iberia’s handling staff takes distance from pilots and cabin crew about low cost
A spokesman for the UGT union section in Iberia, part of IAG with British Airways, said to preferente.com that most of the ground staff of Spain’s flag airline considers inevitable the creation of the new low cost carrier Iberia Express, hours before the company’s board... Seguir leyendo...
2 octubre, 2011
NH Hoteles in conversations with funds
Por Gabriel Hilton
NH Hoteles, Spanish biggest hotel chain in terms of properties, is in conversations with foreign funds alter their agreement with chinese Group HNA has been delayed. An American fund has made an offer to NH Hoteles, but the Spanish chain rejected it, arguing low... Seguir leyendo...1 octubre, 2011
Iberia analyzes to launch Madrid-Punta Cana route
Iberia, the Spanish biggest airline, continues to analyze the launch of a flight between Madrid to Punta Cana, which would be operated four times a week. Iberia already flies daily to the airport in Santo Domingo. Pullmantur Air will launch its weekly flight to... Seguir leyendo...
1 octubre, 2011
Happy Cruises ships haven’t been sold
The owners of the three ships operated by Happy Cruises deny that they have been sold, as is rumored in some circles. The Spanish cruise company still hopes to emerge from the critical situation that is after the last weekend to cease their activity. But ownership of... Seguir leyendo...
30 septiembre, 2011
Meliá to transform Magalluf in a luxury destination
Meliá Hotels International, first Spanish hotels group and first holiday one worlwide, projects to transform Magalluf in a luxury destination with the full reform of its hotels in the area, and the support of local authorities. Meliá will renew the hotels Sol... Seguir leyendo...
29 septiembre, 2011
Strike threat in Iberia for the new low cost
The representatives of workers in Iberia have announced this Thursday that will go on strike if the airline decides to launch a new low cost flights for short and medium haul. This has been assured the head of the union SEPLA in Iberia, Justo Peral, with cabin crew and Stavlos... Seguir leyendo...
28 septiembre, 2011
Enrique Ruiz de Lera, appointed director of Spanish National Tourist Office in London
Enrique Ruiz de Lera, deputy director general of Spain Promotion and Marketing Tourism, will replace Ignacio Vasallo as director of the Spanish Tourist Office in London, while Monica Sanchez Gonzalez, who was the head coach of the cabinet Joan Mesquida, has been appointed... Seguir leyendo...
25 septiembre, 2011
Happy Cruises ceases operations only temporarily
Por Lucas García
The Spanish-based cruise line, Happy Cruises, is considering different plans to continue operating after having ceased operations temporarily this weekend. The purpose of its shareholders is still work in the coming days, as preferente.com has known. The Board of... Seguir leyendo...25 septiembre, 2011
Seniors, most wanted toutistic target
The aging population is one of the most consequential demographic phenomena have on the travel industry in the coming years. According to the World Tourism Mundialdel, those over 65 years now account for 17.4% of the population in 2030 UniónEuropea.Suponiendo dela union... Seguir leyendo...
20 septiembre, 2011
Board of Spainsh Air Controllers union charged for alleged “kidnapping passengers”
The board of the Spanish air controllers' union has been charged for alleged responsibility in the abandonment of control towers for the past 3 and 4 December, which saw the closure of airspace in Spain. The head of the Court of Instruction No. 33 of Madrid has charged... Seguir leyendo...