• , 12 February 2026

European travel agencies criticize the NDC implementation model

More than a decade after its launch as a standard promoted by the airline industry, NDC continues to generate expectations, but also friction. Participants at the Travel Distribution Summit 2026, organized by the European Travel Agents and Tour Operators Association (ECTAA), pointed out that its practical implementation remains complex due to the lack of uniform standardization in APIs. Leer más

• , 08 February 2026

The BT & MICE industry calls for certainty and guarantees of mobility after the railway crisis

The instability affecting the Spanish rail network following the accident in the province of Córdoba has set off alarm bells in the events industry. The MICE Forum warns that the succession of breakdowns, reduced frequencies, and lack of unified information are already affecting the holding of conferences, fairs, and conventions, and calls for urgent measures. Leer más

• , 04 February 2026

Off-season bookings drive a 4.8% increase in hotel prices

The Spanish hotel market closed 2025 with an average price increase of 4.8%, driven largely by the rise in off-peak season bookings. This is according to the Hotel Booking Trends report produced by SiteMinder, which puts the average daily rate (ADR) at ?215.02, compared to ?205.23 in the previous year. Leer más

• , 03 February 2026

Business travel spending will grow by 12% this year, despite border restrictions

Global business travel spending will see an average increase of 12% in 2026 compared to 2025, driven by a strong recovery in corporate mobility and the strengthening of internal budgets, according to the latest survey by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA).&Despite the positive projections, travel management continues to be affected by tighter border requirements, especially in the United States. Leer más

• , 02 February 2026

Forum Business Travel & Events successfully completes its course on Generative AI applied to MICE

Forum Business Travel & Events has successfully concluded the course Productivity with Generative AI Applied to MICE, an intensive two-day training program that brought together event planners, event agencies, and supplier professionals in Madrid. The project stands out by offering content created specifically for the sector and reinforcing practical skills in daily processes, from the creative conception of events to management, communication, and information analysis. Leer más

• , 02 February 2026

Partnership between Nautalia and Acai to accelerate AI transformation in the Travel Live group

Nautalia Viajes and Acai Travel have sealed a strategic alliance to promote intelligent process automation throughout the Travel Live group, with the aim of freeing teams from repetitive tasks, speeding up operational management, and strengthening a customer service model in which artificial intelligence acts as a lever for efficiency and experience improvement. Leer más