Hotel investment in Spain has started 2026 with strong momentum, although figures vary depending on the source consulted. JLL puts the investment volume for the first quarter at 775 million euros, 35% more than in the same period of 2025, while Christie & Co puts the total at over 900 million euros across more than 25 hotel assets traded.
Growing regulatory pressure and the geopolitical landscape are placing data sovereignty at the center of business strategy. In the business travel sector, this trend takes on a critical dimension: companies are beginning to question the extent to which they should delegate the management of their information to third parties?such as travel agencies or technology providers? and are opting to strengthen their direct control over their data.
The evolution of corporate events is redefining the role of venues, which are shifting from being mere containers to becoming key elements of the experience and brand communication. Carmen de la Maza, director of The 19th Hole Barcelona, analyzes the trends that are transforming the sector, from true sustainability to the need for more human, flexible, and participatory environments.
Online scams have become an organized business, growing increasingly sophisticated and difficult to detect. Artificial intelligence and the use of personal data are changing the rules of the game when it comes to digital fraud. Cybercriminals no longer improvise: they combine advanced technology with real user information to create cre . . .
For years, humanoid robots were seen as a futuristic promise that was difficult to bring to life in the day-to-day operations of the hospitality industry. However, recent advances in artificial intelligence are reigniting their potential as an operational tool in the sector, opening the door to new models of customer interaction.
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