The Travel Advisors Guild (TAG) expects a joint growth of 20% in the turnover of its associated agencies, which will increase from 500 million euros in 2024 to 600 million this year. This was highlighted this morning at a press conference at the NH Gijón hotel by its president, Leixuri Vilar, and CEO, Rafael Isón, in the framework of the Encuentro entre Amigos 2025, which the organization is holding for the first time in Asturias. Leer más
Services such as Apple Pay and Google Pay have transformed the payment experience by allowing consumers to pay online or in person with a single click or tap, executing payments from a card stored in a digital wallet. A similar experience is now being tested for travel. Amadeus and Lufthansa are testing the EU's digital identity wallet for hassle-free travel.
Amadeus and Lufthansa are testing the EU's digital identity wallet for hassle-free travel. Leer más
The MICE sector is facing a paradigm shift driven by new generations. During the second edition of MICE HUB by Newlink, professionals and experts reflected last week on how to design events based on co-creation, purpose and authentic connection. The meeting took place at the Hilton Hotel in Barcelona, after the success of the first edition in Madrid last June. Leer más
Business travel spending will continue to grow in 2025, albeit with signs of containment and a more uncertain outlook, according to the Forecast in flux: 2025 Deloitte Corporate Travel Study report published by Deloitte. The study shows that after two years of steady recovery, the industry is now entering a more nuanced phase, marked by caution and spending control. Leer más
Event agencies are living a very sweet moment. At a meeting held by AEVEA with industry professionals last week in Barcelona, the figures provided by the association's latest study show that 50% of agencies expect an increase in business volume this year, while 65% rate 2024 as a good or excellent year. Leer más
After more than 20 years since the attacks that spawned them, cumbersome airport screenings are slowly easing. Many airports have already begun to lift restrictions on liquids. In addition, common specifications have been recognized for all airlines regarding the size, weight and cost of carry-on baggage that can be taken into the cabin. Leer más