Hotel investment in Spain grew by almost 80% in 2017 compared to the previous year, the best historical record, according to a report by the consulting firm Irea. Although more moderate, the forecast for this year also shows an upward outlook, especially in Madrid, but not so much in Barcelona, due to the political situation. Leer más
Business travelers in Spain book the cheapest available airfare for their flights, stay in 3- or 4-star hotels close to their meeting locations that have Wi-Fi or other technology and rent a Category B car, as long as they have flexibility when it comes to picking up or dropping off the vehicle, according to Braintrust Business Bar results. Brokered sales vastly outperform direct distribution. Leer más
The so-called collaborative economy has led to an explosive development of social and economic practices and uses based on distribution technology and the widespread use of mobile devices. In the next few days, this business model will multiply its revenues by 20 times. A report by the Ostelea School of Tourism in collaboration with IDITUR analyzes the current situation of this segment. Leer más
Regular business travelers spend some time for fun and personal activities during their business trips. Although most believe they deserve a break from work, many avoid telling their bosses, coworkers and even their spouses, according to a U.S. survey by National Rent-a-Car. Leer más
The share of corporate travel managed by travel agencies in our country amounts to 14%, according to the II Strategic Study of the sector, prepared by Amadeus Spain and ACAVE. The penetration rate of national agencies in the tourism market is close to 38%. Client visits account for nearly half of all business trips. Leer más
The investment of Spanish companies in corporate travel will grow by 7% this year compared to 2017, more than double the average forecast in Europe, which will stand at 3.4%. This is according to the European Business Travel Barometer 2018, prepared by American Express Global Business Travel, a study in which almost 1,000 companies from 10 countries have participated. Leer más