AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPlant-based drinks digital push: Rockwell Automation is working with Spain’s Liquats Vegetals to digitalize plant-based beverage manufacturing, aiming for better process visibility, consistency and energy transparency as product changeovers and sustainability demands rise. Hospitality economics: Spain’s hospitality industry is invoicing more but earning less, with booking-portal commissions weighing on profitability and pushing operators to rethink marketing and distribution. Airport-city expansion: Aena has selected Barcelo for Madrid-Barajas and a Hyatt-linked bid for Barcelona-El Prat to build 300+ room hotels inside its “airport cities” plan, pending final board approval. Tourism pressure near landmarks: Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit, balcony rentals around Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia are reportedly topping 750 euros and accommodation availability is tightening fast. Food culture spotlight: Chef José Andrés is promoting his new cookbook, “Spain My Way,” with a high-profile LA launch that ties Spanish recipes to his broader World Central Kitchen mission. World Cup food tie-ins: McDonald’s is rolling out World Cup-themed meals and collectible cups featuring Beckham, Lamine Yamal, Ronaldinho and Thierry Henry.
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