The crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic is making us forget almost everything else. And yet, life goes on. We have recovered this interview, conducted shortly before the March confinement, due to the interest of the reflections of Christian Boutin, general manager of Amadeus Spain and Portugal. His vision of technology and its transformative power in the management of corporate travel has not lost any of its topicality.
Christian Boutin. Leer más
With the aim of confronting the greatest economic and social crisis ever suffered by the sector, the Tourism Board has designed a strategy involving both the public and private sectors to keep tourism afloat as long as the pandemic can be contained in terms of health. The plan is made up of five packages of measures with a total of 21 proposals. Leer más
Identity theft is becoming a common crime. Hackers use passport and other document data for illegal activities, such as crossing borders or acquiring bank loans in someone else's name. Cybercriminals simply need to obtain the full name, date of birth, nationality and ID number. Leer más
The French operator SNCF will enter the Spanish market after the long-awaited liberalization of the railway market through its brand Ouigo, a direct competition to Renfe's monopoly on high-speed lines and in the low-cost segment. The company plans to launch trains between Madrid and Barcelona in March next year. Leer más
With a 92% drop in international travel compared to 2019 so far this year, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) believes it is necessary to implement rapid tests for the diagnosis of covid-19 at airports. This would avoid quarantines and reactivate aviation demand. Leer más
Nearly half of Spanish business travelers are concerned about resuming business travel, although 22% are excited about returning, according to a report from SAP Concur. The majority, 55%, have positive feelings about traveling again, although the prospect is perceived as stressful. Health and safety is the priority most shared by all. Leer más