AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDigital Payments: The ECB has picked 36 payment service providers, including Spain’s CecaBank and Uinku Payments Entidad de Pago, for the digital euro pilot starting in H2 2027, aimed at testing operations and user experience. Tourism & Spending Pressure: In Majorca, travel agencies and the restaurants sector say tourists are spending less and eating out less, with July starting weaker as bills and meal counts drop. Hospitality Expansion: Hilton has opened Hotel Palacio Bellas Artes San Sebastián (Curio Collection by Hilton), adding a new lifestyle flag to Spain’s top foodie city; Radisson Hotel Group also reported 160 hotel signings/openings in H1 2026. Food Safety Probe: Police in Elche allege a bar owner used €5-for-cans deals with vulnerable people to supply “gourmet” preserves, raising questions about traceability. Wine Culture: Star Wine List’s 2026 Global Final in Sweden crowned top wine bars and restaurants, highlighting the growing push for standout wine lists.
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