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💰 Spanish hotels are challenging the 'Marlaska law' which mandates the collection of additional customer data for registration, to be sent through a dedicated platform. The Majorca Hotel Business Federation is urging hotels to document issues on the government-provided tool for data uploading, as reports of malfunctions and poor service remain unaddressed. Hotels report the new system potentially hinders check-ins during certain night hours and has increased customer registration times. Some guests have expressed discomfort with the questions asked in the form.

✈ Iberia, starting 29 March, will offer six to seven daily flights to Rome due to the Jubilee Year. Summer operations resuming to Catania, Olbia, Cagliari, and Palermo with 2024 flight numbers. In Europe, four extra weekly flights to Paris for up to 11 daily flights. Brussels and Vienna will see up to four direct flights daily. Seasonal destinations return, including Ponta Delgada from 7 June with three weekly flights; Portugal's Lisbon (up to 36), Porto (up to 28), Funchal, and Faro (both up to five) per week. Albania's Tirana and Slovenia's Lubija resuming on 7 June and 27 July, respectively. Direct flights from Spain to Santorini, Mykonos (5-6 weekly), and Corfu (seven weekly by August). Athens route increasing to 30 weekly flights by August. Dubrovnik, Zagreb, and Split returning to Iberia's network with up to 17, 9, and 9 weekly flights, respectively. Long-haul routes to Latin America reaching record connectivity in 2025 with 3.2 million seats (4% increase from 2024) and 300 weekly flights.

🏖️ Gianluca Caramanna, spokesperson in the Productive Activities Commission and advisor to the Minister of Tourism, highlighted the importance of the travel industry to Italy's economy during the 'Tourism: a supply chain called Italy' conference organized by Aiav. He emphasized the past neglect and crucial role of travel agents, particularly during the pandemic when they provided greater support to travelers compared to those who booked independently. Caramanna stressed the need for combating unauthorized travel organization, the regulation of technical directors, and updating norms on travel packages to better protect travel agents, asserting the government's and Parliament's commitment to supporting tourism growth and recognizing the strategic role of travel professionals.