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2012-04-02 11:46:23
Aviation market is set to open up to a much higher level of competition following the signing of an Israel-EU open skies agreement. The eighth and final round of negotiations between Israel and the EU took place last week, leading to an agreement which will gradually liberalise over the next five years air links between Israel and the 27 nations currently within the EU.
Over 200.000 pax travelled in 2011 Origin&Destination Tel Aviv – Barcelona, the first and most important entry point of Spain.
Israel’s three main carriers have voiced concerns at the potential effects the new open skies agreement could have, with El Al in particular vulnerable to the prospects of increased competition. A rise in low-cost carrier competition could also follow relaxed aviation regulations, further pressuring the Israeli carriers.
Source: BARDC and CAPA
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Over 200.000 pax travelled in 2011 Origin&Destination Tel Aviv – Barcelona, the first and most important entry point of Spain.
Israel’s three main carriers have voiced concerns at the potential effects the new open skies agreement could have, with El Al in particular vulnerable to the prospects of increased competition. A rise in low-cost carrier competition could also follow relaxed aviation regulations, further pressuring the Israeli carriers.
Source: BARDC and CAPA
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2012-04-02 11:45:41
The 5- year- old Spanish outdoor furniture company Vondom recently opened a subsidiary in the United States to boost its international expansion. The office, showroom and distribution center will be located in High Point, North Carolina, hub of the American furniture industry and site of two of the industry's largest trade shows.
To date, Vondom has worked with top level Spanish designers like Javier Mariscal, Ramon Esteve and A-Cero architecture studio, as well as with prestigious international figures such as Karim Rashid, Stefano Giovannoni and Ludovica Serafini-Roberto Palomba.
Vondom now joins the list of Spanish outdoor furniture companies, including Gandia Blasco and Kettal, with U.S. subsidiaries.
In May, Vondom will make its first appearance at the major international trade show HD Expo in Las Vegas, as part of the Spanish pavilion organized by ICEX, the Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade.
The U.S. is the scene of the Plan"Made in/by Spain", an initiative executed by ICEX to advance the international expansion of Spanish companies, products, brands and services in the U.S. market.
Source: Spain Business
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To date, Vondom has worked with top level Spanish designers like Javier Mariscal, Ramon Esteve and A-Cero architecture studio, as well as with prestigious international figures such as Karim Rashid, Stefano Giovannoni and Ludovica Serafini-Roberto Palomba.
Vondom now joins the list of Spanish outdoor furniture companies, including Gandia Blasco and Kettal, with U.S. subsidiaries.
In May, Vondom will make its first appearance at the major international trade show HD Expo in Las Vegas, as part of the Spanish pavilion organized by ICEX, the Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade.
The U.S. is the scene of the Plan"Made in/by Spain", an initiative executed by ICEX to advance the international expansion of Spanish companies, products, brands and services in the U.S. market.
Source: Spain Business
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2012-04-02 11:44:37
Freixenet has developed a new strategy for growth in China after 14 years in the Asian giant's market selling cava, as published by “El Economista”. The honorary president of the company, Jose Ferrer, noted that "it is very difficult to grow by exporting cava. The Chinese market last year consumed only 246,000 bottles of champagne, little more than Andorra".
Given these data, the Catalan firm has opted for growth by selling red wine, the most popular product among the Chinese population. For this new strategy, Freixenet has chosen the brand Mia, a name registered by the group in October 2011. This is a global brand whereby Freixenet wants to be known around the world. It is a wine made from the tempranillo grape variety, bottled in the facilities of its subsidiary “Unió Celler del Noya”.
One of the objectives of Freixenet is the distribution of wine in large Chinese cities without forgetting the provinces, where the arrival of other wines is much scarcer. The Catalan company, which has an office in Shanghai, is looking for distributors in each of the provinces of the Asian giant.
The birth of Mia is the latest international initiative of the Freixenet group, led by Gloria Cullel. Mia is already sold in the UK and for the time being, the brand is bottled under only two references, a red tempranillo and another with the Macabeo, Parellada, Moscato and Xarello varieties.
Source: Globalasia.com
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Given these data, the Catalan firm has opted for growth by selling red wine, the most popular product among the Chinese population. For this new strategy, Freixenet has chosen the brand Mia, a name registered by the group in October 2011. This is a global brand whereby Freixenet wants to be known around the world. It is a wine made from the tempranillo grape variety, bottled in the facilities of its subsidiary “Unió Celler del Noya”.
One of the objectives of Freixenet is the distribution of wine in large Chinese cities without forgetting the provinces, where the arrival of other wines is much scarcer. The Catalan company, which has an office in Shanghai, is looking for distributors in each of the provinces of the Asian giant.
The birth of Mia is the latest international initiative of the Freixenet group, led by Gloria Cullel. Mia is already sold in the UK and for the time being, the brand is bottled under only two references, a red tempranillo and another with the Macabeo, Parellada, Moscato and Xarello varieties.
Source: Globalasia.com
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2012-04-02 11:43:57
Barcelona has managed to establish operational and strategic synergies between its port and airport, enabling both infrastructures parallel, harmonious growth.
The head of the Cruise department of Barcelona Port, Carla Salvadó, explained how the Barcelona port and airport operations interact, during her talk Cruising & Aviation, on the last day of the Cruise Shipping Miami fair, where Spain arrived with a new record of cruise passengers and leading ports in Europe and the world.
"Barcelona is a model where port and airport grow together," said Salvadó. "The Catalan capital was committed from the beginning to a turnaround port model, in which air connections are vital. This option generates a greater economic contribution to the surrounding areas, while contributing to the expansion of the airport as an international passenger hub. "
Salvadó refers to the 1992 Olympic Games as the starting point of the cruise business in Barcelona. "Because of the Games, a total of 15 cruise ships docked at the Port of Barcelona acted as floating hotels to accommodate the large volume of visitors to the city. This was the first real contact between the cruise industry and the city of Barcelona, which revealed the great potential of the Catalan capital in this sector. "
At the same time, El Prat airport was adapted to receive a greater flow of passengers. "Since then, the growth of both infrastructures has occurred in parallel. The Port increased from 130,000 cruise passengers in 1992 to 2,650,000 in 2011. Meanwhile, the airport went from 10 million passengers in 1992 to 34 million last year, "recalled the head of Cruise Port.
Parallel, harmonious growth
The expansion of the airport began in 1999, and in 2000 Barcelona Cruise Port was created, a company that operates five of the seven cruise terminals at the Port. Later, in 2005 the Barcelona Air Route Development Committee was set up, composed of the Catalan Regional Government, Barcelona City Council, the Chamber of Commerce and Aena.
In this regard, Carla Salvadó explained that port-airport collaboration is carried out at two levels: strategic and operational. In the strategic area, they work in coordination with cruise lines to take into account the source market and its flight requirements. Regarding operations, baggage check-in has been developed at the port, helping to decongest the airport. Moreover, a specific area for cruise passengers has been established at the airport to provide a more personalized service to this sector.
Source: Hosteltur
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Barcelona Air Route Development Committee promotes Barcelona Airport intercontinental flights.
The head of the Cruise department of Barcelona Port, Carla Salvadó, explained how the Barcelona port and airport operations interact, during her talk Cruising & Aviation, on the last day of the Cruise Shipping Miami fair, where Spain arrived with a new record of cruise passengers and leading ports in Europe and the world.
"Barcelona is a model where port and airport grow together," said Salvadó. "The Catalan capital was committed from the beginning to a turnaround port model, in which air connections are vital. This option generates a greater economic contribution to the surrounding areas, while contributing to the expansion of the airport as an international passenger hub. "
Salvadó refers to the 1992 Olympic Games as the starting point of the cruise business in Barcelona. "Because of the Games, a total of 15 cruise ships docked at the Port of Barcelona acted as floating hotels to accommodate the large volume of visitors to the city. This was the first real contact between the cruise industry and the city of Barcelona, which revealed the great potential of the Catalan capital in this sector. "
At the same time, El Prat airport was adapted to receive a greater flow of passengers. "Since then, the growth of both infrastructures has occurred in parallel. The Port increased from 130,000 cruise passengers in 1992 to 2,650,000 in 2011. Meanwhile, the airport went from 10 million passengers in 1992 to 34 million last year, "recalled the head of Cruise Port.
Parallel, harmonious growth
The expansion of the airport began in 1999, and in 2000 Barcelona Cruise Port was created, a company that operates five of the seven cruise terminals at the Port. Later, in 2005 the Barcelona Air Route Development Committee was set up, composed of the Catalan Regional Government, Barcelona City Council, the Chamber of Commerce and Aena.
In this regard, Carla Salvadó explained that port-airport collaboration is carried out at two levels: strategic and operational. In the strategic area, they work in coordination with cruise lines to take into account the source market and its flight requirements. Regarding operations, baggage check-in has been developed at the port, helping to decongest the airport. Moreover, a specific area for cruise passengers has been established at the airport to provide a more personalized service to this sector.
Source: Hosteltur
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2012-04-02 11:43:16
The global aviation industry could report losses of USD5.3 billion in what is set to be another tough year in 2012 amid weak global GDP growth and rising fuel costs. Average oil prices could reach as high as USD135/bbl in 2012, according to IATA’s ‘oil spike’ forecast for 2012. However, the industry body’s ‘central forecast’ outlines an expected profit decline from USD3.5 billion to USD3 billion in 2012 for an “anemic” 0.5% profit margin, based on fuel prices at USD115/barrel. However, the forecast marks an improvement from the ‘banking crisis’ forecast provided in Dec-2011 of a potential USD8.3 billion loss.
These latest observations from IATA are yet another reminder of the fragility of the aviation business. Its exposure to myriad externalities and uncertainties make sustained profitability difficult.
The global aviation industry could report losses of USD5.3 billion in what is set to be another tough year in 2012 amid weak global GDP growth and rising fuel costs. Average oil prices could reach as high as USD135/bbl in 2012, according to IATA’s ‘oil spike’ forecast for 2012. However, the industry body’s ‘central forecast’ outlines an expected profit decline from USD3.5 billion to USD3 billion in 2012 for an “anemic” 0.5% profit margin, based on fuel prices at USD115/barrel. However, the forecast marks an improvement from the ‘banking crisis’ forecast provided in Dec-2011 of a potential USD8.3 billion loss.
These latest observations from IATA are yet another reminder of the fragility of the aviation business. Its exposure to myriad externalities and uncertainties make sustained profitability difficult.
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Source: CAPA
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Barcelona Air Route Development Committee promotes Barcelona Airport intercontinental flights.
These latest observations from IATA are yet another reminder of the fragility of the aviation business. Its exposure to myriad externalities and uncertainties make sustained profitability difficult.
The global aviation industry could report losses of USD5.3 billion in what is set to be another tough year in 2012 amid weak global GDP growth and rising fuel costs. Average oil prices could reach as high as USD135/bbl in 2012, according to IATA’s ‘oil spike’ forecast for 2012. However, the industry body’s ‘central forecast’ outlines an expected profit decline from USD3.5 billion to USD3 billion in 2012 for an “anemic” 0.5% profit margin, based on fuel prices at USD115/barrel. However, the forecast marks an improvement from the ‘banking crisis’ forecast provided in Dec-2011 of a potential USD8.3 billion loss.
These latest observations from IATA are yet another reminder of the fragility of the aviation business. Its exposure to myriad externalities and uncertainties make sustained profitability difficult.
More information here
Source: CAPA
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2012-04-02 11:42:48
Flights on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from Barcelona Airport.
The new frequency will enable passengers to travel from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Buenos Aires every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 18.35, arriving at 04.00.
Meanwhile, the return flight may be made on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday at 23.55, landing in Barcelona at 16.25.
The new frequency will be operated with an Airbus A340, as Aerolíneas Argentinas announced in February that it would cover international routes only with Airbus A340.
The company flies to 18 international destinations in the Americas, Europe and Oceania from its hubs. Along with Southern Airlines, it operates flights to 34 cities in Argentina.
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The new frequency will enable passengers to travel from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Buenos Aires every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 18.35, arriving at 04.00.
Meanwhile, the return flight may be made on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday at 23.55, landing in Barcelona at 16.25.
The new frequency will be operated with an Airbus A340, as Aerolíneas Argentinas announced in February that it would cover international routes only with Airbus A340.
The company flies to 18 international destinations in the Americas, Europe and Oceania from its hubs. Along with Southern Airlines, it operates flights to 34 cities in Argentina.
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2012-04-02 11:41:18
The airline will use the new Airbus 332 on its daily direct flights.
U.S. Airways will resume, for the eighth consecutive year, its seasonal flight from Barcelona to its international hub in Philadelphia between March 25 and October 27.
The company will operate a next generation Boeing 767 until April 16 with a daily capacity of 204 seats (18 in Envoy Class and 186 in economy), but from 17 until the end of the operation it will use the new Airbus 332 on its daily direct flights. The new aircraft has 20 seats in Envoy and 238 in economy, representing a capacity increase of 27% over the preceding aircraft.
In addition to this increase, there is a notable improvement in services involving the Envoy Suite, with a seat that becomes a fully horizontal bed, and everything you need to work, relax and sleep in a setting of absolute comfort and privacy, with direct access to the aisle and forward facing.
All economy class passengers have individual screens with hundreds of hours of entertainment and real-time, personalized films, music, concerts, documentaries, etc. with specific programming for both adults and children.
The flight leaves Barcelona at 10.45 am and arrives in Philadelphia at 1.40 pm, with the possibility of connecting with many domestic flights. The return flight takes place at 6.25 pm to land in Barcelona at 8.25 am the next day.
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Barcelona Air Route Development Committee promotes Barcelona Airport intercontinental flights.
U.S. Airways will resume, for the eighth consecutive year, its seasonal flight from Barcelona to its international hub in Philadelphia between March 25 and October 27.
The company will operate a next generation Boeing 767 until April 16 with a daily capacity of 204 seats (18 in Envoy Class and 186 in economy), but from 17 until the end of the operation it will use the new Airbus 332 on its daily direct flights. The new aircraft has 20 seats in Envoy and 238 in economy, representing a capacity increase of 27% over the preceding aircraft.
In addition to this increase, there is a notable improvement in services involving the Envoy Suite, with a seat that becomes a fully horizontal bed, and everything you need to work, relax and sleep in a setting of absolute comfort and privacy, with direct access to the aisle and forward facing.
All economy class passengers have individual screens with hundreds of hours of entertainment and real-time, personalized films, music, concerts, documentaries, etc. with specific programming for both adults and children.
The flight leaves Barcelona at 10.45 am and arrives in Philadelphia at 1.40 pm, with the possibility of connecting with many domestic flights. The return flight takes place at 6.25 pm to land in Barcelona at 8.25 am the next day.
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2012-04-02 11:38:47
The Chilean delegation of the Spanish firm Comsa Emte, is carrying out the construction work that will triple the surface area of the “Clinica Cordillera de la Solidaridad”, located in Las Condes, in the Metropolitan Region of Chile, as reported in a statement made by the company. This is a new building of 13,603 square metres and 8 floors, 5 of which are underground, and amounting to 9.68 million euros.
Comsa Emte has already developed hospital infrastructure projects in Chile for the “Carlos Cistern” Hospital in Calama, the Regional Hospital of Rancagua, the “San Antonio” Hospital in Putaendo” and the “Talca Interno” Hospital, among others.
Source: Spain Business
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Comsa Emte has already developed hospital infrastructure projects in Chile for the “Carlos Cistern” Hospital in Calama, the Regional Hospital of Rancagua, the “San Antonio” Hospital in Putaendo” and the “Talca Interno” Hospital, among others.
Source: Spain Business
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2012-04-02 11:37:35
The upward trend in Spanish fruit and vegetables exports to non-EU countries in 2011 recorded a growth of 23%, with sales totalling 814,896 tonnes, due mainly to increased exports to non-EU countries, as reported by the Spanish Federation of Associations of Producers and Exporters of Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers and Live Plants (FEPEX).
It is worth emphasizing sales to Russia, which increased by 47% in 2011 compared to the same period last year, and Norway, which rose by 6%, to 92,135 tons. As far as third party (non-EU) countries are concerned, Spanish exports also grew by 27%, reaching 276,481 tons, despite the bad figures recorded in major markets such as the USA, Japan or China.
Source: Spain Business
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It is worth emphasizing sales to Russia, which increased by 47% in 2011 compared to the same period last year, and Norway, which rose by 6%, to 92,135 tons. As far as third party (non-EU) countries are concerned, Spanish exports also grew by 27%, reaching 276,481 tons, despite the bad figures recorded in major markets such as the USA, Japan or China.
Source: Spain Business
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2012-04-02 11:36:17
The Galician textile company Inditex met forecasts at the close of 2011 with 12% more profit, reaching 1,932 million euros. Moreover, due to Asia, and especially China, its turnover increased by 10% to 13,793 million, according to a company statement.
In particular, Spain accounted for 25% of Inditex's turnover, compared to the 28% it contributed a year earlier, wherefore its weight in the Inditex business as a whole fell three points, while Asia made up 18 % of sales as opposed to 15% in 2010.
Likewise, Chinese fans of the Spanish firm have reasons to celebrate, as Zara will launch its online store in China during Winter 2012. Since September 2011, all commercial formats of Inditex have sold via the Internet. E-commerce extends to 18 European countries, the USA and Japan. In addition, the company founded by Amancio Ortega aims to open between 480 and 520 new stores in 2012.
As regards expansion, it is worth highlighting the 132 new stores opened in China in 2011, 30 of them were Zara, which has already exceeded 100 stores in this market. In 2011 two new formats were launched in China: Oysho and Zara Home, with 17 and 5 stores respectively, which helped raise the total number of stores in this country to 275.
There were also a significant number of new stores in the two other major Asian markets, Japan and Korea, with 15 and 13 respectively, including the first Bershka for both and the first Pull & Bear and Stradivarius in South Korea. Three new openings of Zara in India (Mumbai, Pune and Bangalore) and the aforementioned arrival in Taiwan (with two new stores in Taipei), complete the highlights of the year in Asia.
Moreover, the company’s EBITDA improved by 10%, to 3,258 million euros. Last year’s profits were also reflected in a rise in staff; the company chaired by Paul Island generated a total of 9,374 new jobs in 2011, bringing its total workforce to 109,512 at the end of 2011.
In addition, this profit will be shared. The company has announced that it wants to reward its shareholders with a dividend increase of 12.5% compared to 2010, up to 1.8 euros. Of this amount 0.90 euros per share will be paid on 2 May 2012 by way of interim dividend, while 0.90 euros per share shall be paid on 2 November 2012 by way of both supplementary dividend and extraordinary dividend.
Source: Globalasia.com
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In particular, Spain accounted for 25% of Inditex's turnover, compared to the 28% it contributed a year earlier, wherefore its weight in the Inditex business as a whole fell three points, while Asia made up 18 % of sales as opposed to 15% in 2010.
Likewise, Chinese fans of the Spanish firm have reasons to celebrate, as Zara will launch its online store in China during Winter 2012. Since September 2011, all commercial formats of Inditex have sold via the Internet. E-commerce extends to 18 European countries, the USA and Japan. In addition, the company founded by Amancio Ortega aims to open between 480 and 520 new stores in 2012.
As regards expansion, it is worth highlighting the 132 new stores opened in China in 2011, 30 of them were Zara, which has already exceeded 100 stores in this market. In 2011 two new formats were launched in China: Oysho and Zara Home, with 17 and 5 stores respectively, which helped raise the total number of stores in this country to 275.
There were also a significant number of new stores in the two other major Asian markets, Japan and Korea, with 15 and 13 respectively, including the first Bershka for both and the first Pull & Bear and Stradivarius in South Korea. Three new openings of Zara in India (Mumbai, Pune and Bangalore) and the aforementioned arrival in Taiwan (with two new stores in Taipei), complete the highlights of the year in Asia.
Moreover, the company’s EBITDA improved by 10%, to 3,258 million euros. Last year’s profits were also reflected in a rise in staff; the company chaired by Paul Island generated a total of 9,374 new jobs in 2011, bringing its total workforce to 109,512 at the end of 2011.
In addition, this profit will be shared. The company has announced that it wants to reward its shareholders with a dividend increase of 12.5% compared to 2010, up to 1.8 euros. Of this amount 0.90 euros per share will be paid on 2 May 2012 by way of interim dividend, while 0.90 euros per share shall be paid on 2 November 2012 by way of both supplementary dividend and extraordinary dividend.
Source: Globalasia.com
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