AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTourism Taxes & Overtourism: Reuters reports cities including Barcelona are raising lodging and departure levies as visitor numbers surge, with critics warning the charges mainly add cost rather than easing crowding. Climate Pressure on Food: A major El Niño cycle is already forcing top chefs to rewrite menus as droughts, floods and heatwaves disrupt supply chains—ranging from missing ingredients to altered seafood and even cocoa options. Food Affordability Crunch: Euronews Business finds food prices across Europe up far faster than minimum wages in most countries, with Spain and France losing ground for workers. Sherry Revival: Spain’s sherry sector is leaning into a Gen-Z comeback, promoting modern serves like Solera Spritz to make the fortified wine feel “new.” Hospitality Expansion in Valencia: Hilton plans its first Valencia property, Cuber House Valencia (Curio Collection), opening in December 2026 in El Cabanyal with a leisure-focused food and drink lineup. Local Dining Concept in Lanzarote: Txoko Teguise opens in Costa Teguise, blending Navarrese txoko-style hospitality with Lanzarote ingredients. Security Spotlight (Costa del Sol): Police arrest three British suspects after a beach bar shooting in Estepona, with investigations linked to a wider gang feud.
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