Ferran Hernández

Exploring the world not only makes us happier and enriches us by discovering new places and cultures; it is also the most exciting way to become conscious of the land we inhabit, to connect with its people and realise the importance of the environment's preservation. At Barceló Hotel Group, our commitment has led us to rethink travel from the perspective of respect and cooperation, directing our efforts to promote a more #RegenerativeTourism that maximises the positive impact on the community, contributing to the fairer development of the local economy, and committed to caring for the environment and people. Within the framework of our sustainability strategy and our impact measurement project, we are able to monitor the economic, social and environmental impact of our hotels' activities in the destinations, in order to contribute to a fairer development of the local economy, whether through the generation of employment, the efficient use of natural resources or collaboration with local suppliers. Nevertheless, we strive to ensure that our hotels are integrated into the destinations in the most ethical way possible, and that their activity translates into benefits for the community and a source of its development. That they give local produce the importance it deserves, promoting an ecological culture that strengthens the primary sector and the development of its producers. Thus, 95% of our suppliers in Spain are local and 73% are located within a maximum radius of 100 km from the hotel, generating an investment of more than 380 million euros per year. #BarcelóHotelGroup #BarcelóReGen #Sustainability #Tourism #Hospitality

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Nuestros días son maravillosos realizando lo que nos apasiona ! Our days are wonderful doing what we are passionate about! #hotels #travel #hilton #luxury #architecture #arquitectura #hoteles #fotografiahoteles #hotelphotography #photography #home2suites

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Save the date and join the #webinar organized by TIRA - The International Relocation Associates on May 14 at 9:00am EDT. #Mobility leaders from various organizations will share their experiences and strategies for leading through change and unanticipated turbulence. We will provide valuable insights on how our organizations navigate #geopolitical and #economic disruptions. Participants will have the opportunity to hear diverse perspectives on the World at Work and Talent Mobility landscape. Moreover, we will discuss their approaches to organizational transformation, #team #empowerment, and agility. See you all there!

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50 years of ibis! More interesting facts about the brand below. Thanks to Tamara Schwarz-Speckbacher and Accor for telling part of the long story here.

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Global Hospitality’s Commitments to you We are committed to: Helping you with your job search Sharing and applying our knowledge of employment trends in the marketplace Sharing our knowledge of industry sectors and of specific companies Sharing our knowledge of job levels and their corresponding responsibilities Sharing our knowledge of all jobs relevant to your interests and skills Sharing our insight into the best interviewing techniques Sharing all relevant information on the company interested in pursuing you Providing professional advice to you during the interview process Negotiating the best possible offer, where we have two equally happy parties; our candidate, and our client Being available for feedback following interviews with either the client or us Providing professional advice to you during the job offer phase of the hiring process, to take the awkwardness out of the offer stage, and ensure that you’re represented strongly and fairly Building a long-term relationship with you based on honesty and respect How to get the best results from us While working with you and when presenting job opportunities that match your qualifications and interests, Global Hospitality expects you to receive the best results when you help us help you: Your professionalism is a reflection on you and on Global Hospitality Be prepared. Make sure to review your work history and to have researched the industry, company and job before attending any interview Be punctual for meetings with Global Hospitality and with our clients Present yourself in a positive, enthusiastic manner Return telephone calls promptly and to share timely and accurate feedback following every interview with our client or with us Be flexible when interviews are being arranged Be open with us. We expect you to inform us of all pertinent information regarding your academic and your employment background, and to share your areas of interests and your progress to date on your job search Keep us apprised of any new developments in your job search Share your thoughts on how we can better service you now and in the future, as we are looking to build a long-term relationship with you based on honesty and respect

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Embrace failure as a stepping stone to success. True growth and innovation often stem from the lessons learned through setbacks. Don't fear failure; embrace it as a vital part of your journey toward becoming a better leader.

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2024 European Hotel Investor Intentions Survey. La mayoría de los encuestados planea mantener o reforzar sus inversiones en inmuebles hoteleros durante 2024. La actual encuesta revela que España ha asumido una posición dominante por encima del Reino Unido. De hecho, en España los activos hoteleros coparon la inversión inmoliaria en 2023. El creciente interés en España también se refleja a nivel de ciudades. Mientras que Londres conserva su liderazgo, Madrid ha superado a París en la segunda posición entre los encuestados. En el dinámico mercado europeo, los inversores ven oportunidades de profesionalización en todo el espectro, como branding, distribución, gestión de activos y otras áreas. Por esta razón prevalecen las estrategias de inversión Value Added. #inversión #hoteles #activos #rentabilidad #realestatestrategies #hospitality #investmentDestinations #InvestorSentiment #assetclasses

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People on the Move: Iconic Luxury Hotels has promoted Francisco Macedo, MSc FIH SJS MI to senior vice president of asset management. Read about this and other recent #appointments in the #hospitalityindustry: #HOTELS #hotelnews #hospitality #hotelindustry #hospitalitynews #hoteliers

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As global temperatures continue to rise, drought will become more and more frequent in the future #climatechange. #Water has been identified as one of the most "material" issue for Accor, i.e. one of the most significant environmental topic that matters for our business and our stakeholders #CSRD #doublemateriality. Hotels of our network like Sofitel Bogotá Victoria Regia are starting to take action! - by investing in efficient water equipments - by reusing grey water - by reducing the frequency of bed/ linen change Bravo Nicolas H. and your team! It's a good start, we need to broaden these practices and collaborate with our guests to reduce water consumption even further.

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We are going for exclusive Event with international Chanel partners and VIP clients. Why Spain is so attractive for investors: Do you know that Spain ranks fourth in the top 10 most attractive European countries for investors in 2024, being the only country with two cities in this ranking – Madrid and Barcelona – demonstrating good forecasts for the real estate sector Have questions about investments? Message me directly, and I can help you with that #InvestInSpain#SpainRealEstate#InvestmentExpert#RealEstateInvesting#SpainProperty #InvestmentAdvice#RealEstateExpert#InvestingInSpain#HighReturnInvestments

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Having a clear business vision, mission, and set of goals is essential for developing a strong business mindset. These give us direction and a sense of purpose, making sure every step we take is aimed at a bigger objective. At Euconica, setting clear and achievable goals has helped steer our strategic decisions, boosting both innovation and efficiency. #BusinessStrategy #Vision #Goals #Innovation #Efficiency

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Nueva edición del Bavel Travel Summit! ¿Te apuntas? 🌟 Exciting Event Alert!: Bavel Travel Summit – a Voxel annual event🌟 Are you ready to stay ahead in the fast-paced world of travel payments? Join us at the upcoming Bavel Travel Summit by Voxel, an Amadeus company in Sitges (Barcelona) to keep you updated on the latest trends and innovations shaping the industry. Here's what you can expect: 🔍 Stay Updated on Trends: Dive deep into the hottest topics in the travel payments space with insights from industry leaders. From revenue management to cutting-edge AI applications, we've got you covered. 🛠️ Dynamic Workshops: Get hands-on with dynamic workshops covering essential topics like billback, straight-through processing, and compliance. 🤝 Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, experts, and thought leaders to exchange ideas and forge valuable connections. 🎉 Experience Sitges: Beyond the conference, immerse yourself in the charm of Sitges. Explore its picturesque streets, vibrant local scene, and soak in the coastal beauty. Don't miss out on this invaluable opportunity to learn, connect, and explore! Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/dDVT2N67

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These bucket-list adventures and experiences all make great last-minute Father's Day getaways and gifts. My latest for The Points Guy here: #travel #adventure #outdoors #fathersday2024 #familytravel

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Thanks Fede Durán and El Mundo for your interview! In Destinia we genuinely believe that tourism is an undeniably "force for good". It brings wealth to destinations, boosts local entrepreneurship, and is the best way to broaden horizons, foster empathy, and help the society to advance. However, it faces clear sustainability challenges of two kinds. Firstly, like any other industry, there are issues related to waste production and the environmental impact of its activities. The second type of challenge concerns the sustainability of destinations, their carrying capacity, and the social impact of tourism on residents. Here, there is much work to be done, but this is precisely where travel tech companies are not just crucial, they are absolutely indispensable. It’s not merely a question of whether Spain can host 85 million tourists or 100 million, but whether it can accommodate them all at the same times and in the same places. Technology companies must enable local entrepreneurs to diversify destinations and sub-destinations and to reduce the seasonality of tourism. On one hand, this involves empowering and promoting the activities of small local businesses, which should be able to benefit from the economic activity around them and need the amplification that only technology and our platforms can provide. On the other, by creating better, different, and higher value-added products in various locations, we help manage the carrying capacity of destinations more sensibly, foster the emergence of new entrepreneurs bringing prosperity to their towns and cities, and combat phenomena like the “España vaciada”

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Un excelente brief de McKinsey: Tourism and hospitality are on a journey of disruption. Shifting source markets and destinations, growing demand for experiential and luxury travel, and innovative business strategies are all combining to dramatically alter the industry landscape. Given this momentous change, it’s important for stakeholders to consider and strategize on four major themes: The bulk of travel is close to home. Although international travel might draw headlines, stakeholders shouldn’t neglect the big opportunities in their backyards. Domestic travel still represents the bulk of travel spending, and intraregional tourism is on the rise. Consumers increasingly prioritize travel—when it’s on their own terms. Interest in travel is booming, but travelers are no longer content with a one-size-fits-all experience. Individual personalization might not always be practical, but savvy industry players can use segmentation and hypothesis-driven testing to improve their value propositions. Those that fail to articulate target customer segments and adapt their offerings accordingly risk getting left behind. The face of luxury travel is changing. Demand for luxury tourism and hospitality is expected to grow faster than any other travel segment today—particularly in Asia. It’s crucial to understand that luxury travelers don’t make up a monolith. Segmenting by age, nationality, and net worth can reveal varied and evolving preferences and behaviors. As tourism grows, destinations will need to prepare to mitigate overcrowding. Destinations need to be ready to handle the large tourist flows of tomorrow. Now is the time for stakeholders to plan, develop, and invest in mitigation strategies. Equipped with accurate assessments of carrying capacities and enhanced abilities to gather and analyze data, destinations can improve their transportation and infrastructure, build tourism-ready workforces, and preserve their natural and cultural heritages.

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What Jumps Out : Education For All A wonderful week accompanying Brian McGee FRSA around Medellin, and we thank the multitude of schools for their kind hospitality. Brian may have forgotten more about education than I, or most, will ever know but I think that despite our distinct backgrounds we came up with very similar conclusions. Medellin has an extremely diverse range of secondary education. Single sex, mixed, religous, secular, diverse, calendars, size, locations, philosophy - here is no one size fits all solution and parents have a wide range of options. There is a dearth of young Paisas traveling overseas either for short term immersion courses, summer schools or undergraduate studies. This is part structural, part cultural and of course in some cases economic. Children leave school too young in Colombia, this means on a regular basis 17 year olds are simply overwhelmed when faced with potentially moving to an international university. Parents are equally reluctant to release their offspring into the wild at such a tender age, with very few lifeskills. Most immersion courses for younger students have become extremely plain vanilla and schools were most receptive to Brian's more innovative seminar and conference based style. There is an enormous gap in the support network for 17-18 year olds who head overseas to University. There is an extreme shortage of understanding by agencies when it comes to their duty of care. They book their commission and then move on to the next batch of prospective students. The failure rate of Colombian students is accordingly much higher that it needs to be. I know this is just the start of the journey for Brian in Colombia but I wish him the best of luck. In just two years in Peru he has cultivated a very healthy network of schools and stude to who have now visited Oxford, London, and Bath, hopefully Colombia will follow. That will add to a raft of countries that already send their young adults to visit the UK with him. This is of course potentially a watershed moment for Colombian education as President Petro via the Education Reform aims to right the wrongs of previous Presidents and the ruling elite by making education a RIGHT for all the population as opposed to a birthright lottery. Remarkably, the 1991 Constitution did not enshrine education as a right and that has proved just another weapon with which to maintain the countries status quo of inequality. Perhaps the young girl born today in a poor village can one day dream of an education in a far off land. #education #respect #reform #medellin #travel #universities

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