Hesperia World , manager of Grupo Inversor Hesperia ( GIHSA ) announced this Wednesday the reopening of 14 hotels in the coming days given the improvement in the situation of the pandemic for the summer. Specifically, it plans to reopen, between Friday, May 28 and Tuesday, June 1, up to 14 establishments located in some of the main urban and holiday destinations in Spain.

The first to do so will be the two five-star hotels that Grupo Hesperia owns in Lanzarote and which it operates commercially under AMResorts (Apple Leisure Group) brands. Thus, both the Secrets Lanzarote Resort & Spa and the Dreams Lanzarote Playa Dorada Resort & Spa will welcome customers from this Friday, May 28.

In the case of Dreams Lanzarote Playa Dorada Resort & Spa, the complex opens for the first time under the new brand and after a comprehensive remodeling activated before the pandemic and which has involved a significant investment. June 1 will be the time to reopen 12 more hotels from the GIHSA portfolio. On that day the La Manga Club resort, one of the largest in southern Europe, and located in front of the Mediterranean, near the city of Cartagena, will resume its activity.

The Secrets Mallorca Villamil and the Hesperia Bristol Playa, a complex of tourist apartments located in Fuerteventura, will also reopen their doors to the public. The Hesperia Group also plans to reactivate on June 1 the Hesperia A Coruña Centro, the Hesperia Bilbao, the Hesperia Ciudad de Mallorca, the Hesperia Córdoba, the Hesperia Toledo, the Hesperia Vigo, the Hesperia Barri Gótic (Barcelona), and the Hesperia Sant Joan (Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona).

They join the Hyatt Regency Hesperia Madrid, which reopened its doors on May 14, and the Hesperia Fira Suites (Barcelona), which has been active in recent months. According to the CEO of Hesperia, Jordi Ferrer, the current situation is a “strategic moment for the sector” in the process of reopening establishments.

For his part, the group’s general business director, Gonzalo Alcaraz, believes that the quality of the group’s offer and the good locations should help reestablish the flow of travelers in a context of high sanitary measures. which reopened its doors on May 14, and at the Hesperia Fira Suites (Barcelona), which has been active these past months. According to Hesperia’s CEO, Jordi Ferrer, the current situation is a “strategic moment for the sector” in the process of reopening establishments.

For his part, the group’s general business director, Gonzalo Alcaraz, believes that the quality of the group’s offer and the good locations should help reestablish the flow of travelers in a context of high sanitary measures. which reopened its doors on May 14, and at the Hesperia Fira Suites (Barcelona), which has been active these past months.

According to Hesperia’s CEO, Jordi Ferrer, the current situation is a “strategic moment for the sector” in the process of reopening establishments. For his part, the group’s general business director, Gonzalo Alcaraz, believes that the quality of the group’s offer and the good locations should help reestablish the flow of travelers in a context of high sanitary measures.

Grupo Inversor Hesperia (GIHSA) is one of the main Spanish hotel groups with 26 hotels in Spain, all of them with 3, 4 and 5 stars, with about 4,500 rooms located in holiday and urban centers, and in which they provide service close to 1,800 professionals.

Hesperia World is the manager of Grupo Inversor Hesperia (GIHSA) and is responsible for the operational management of all the group’s assets under the Hesperia brand and under the Hyatt Regency brand, thanks to a marketing agreement reached with the Hyatt Group.

In its vacation division, Hesperia World operates resorts under the Hesperia brand and under the brands of AMResorts (Apple Leisure Group), Secrets Resorts & Spas and Dreams Resorts & Spas.

It’s not just the price of bitcoin that has been down in recent days. Also the cumulative processing power of Bitcoin miners (the hash rate) has dropped by around 20% in just over a week.

Between May 13 and the present, the Bitcoin hash rate went from more than 180 EH / s to 145 EH / s , according to the 7-day average calculated by blockchain.com.

The computational power measurement in Bitcoin is an approximation, so the numbers vary by source. However, they coincide in the fall of the last days, with slight variations. BitInfoCharts , for example, shows the peak of just over a week ago around 171 EH / s. And although it reflected a level below 120 EH / s last Saturday, May 22, for today it shows an accumulated power of more than 150EH / s.

The loss of processing power can be due to several causes. But the common factor seems to be China, which makes sense considering that much of the main Bitcoin mining pools come from the Asian country.

An intense rainy season in the Asian giant could be causing the fall of part of the accumulated processing power, as Alejandro de la Torre, an executive of one of the main Bitcoin mining groups, had advanced a few days ago.

Consulted by CriptoNoticias, the Poolin executive had referred to the migration of mining equipment from one region to another within China. While this process is taking place, the computers are disconnected from the network.

Also recently, China strengthened its position against Bitcoin. First, with a new ban on the use of cryptocurrencies for institutions and means of payment. Then Reuters outlined the Chinese government’s intention to crack down on those who mine Bitcoin on its territory with “strong measures.”

The persecution of miners in the Asian country began to take effect, with measures such as the one taken by the Inner Mongolia region a few days ago. As this newspaper reported last Friday, the local authorities began a campaign asking their citizens to report those who engage in digital mining.

Likewise, local media report the suspension of all its services associated with Bitcoin mining by the Huobi exchange, in response to the measures announced by the Chinese government.

Possible network congestion
The Bitcoin hash rate slump comes just after an adjustment that took the difficulty to its all-time highs . However, the situation has not generated, at the moment, a great congestion or a significant increase in the commissions for the processing of transactions in the network.

Currently, there are about 25,000 transactions to be confirmed in the Bitcoin mempool with less than 100 satoshis per vbyte of commission to enter the next mined block. The state of the network despite the loss of power could be made up for having recently passed the weekend.

Normally, the movement of transactions falls on Saturdays and Sundays, generating a decongestion of the network. According to data from Mempool.space , a 16% drop in the difficulty of mining is expected , due to the loss of power accumulated by the miners. If this adjustment finally occurs, it would become the most pronounced downturn of the year, exceeding the 13% recorded in early May .

But the next adjustment is still around five days away. And if the hash rate is not recovered, we could see the network congest during this week. Another element to take into account is that, if the volatility in the market continues, there could also be more movement of transactions towards exchanges, which could contribute to greater congestion.

How many times did you say “no” to marvelous pieces of art because of their hefty price tags? The cost of paintings at art galleries and art fairs confuses a vast number of people. However, as it turns out, the problem is actually in buyers who do not know how to buy fine art.

There is a strong belief that you need to be a millionaire to start collecting art, which is a long-standing stereotype being perpetuated for many years now. In reality, the whole situation is much more optimistic than you could possibly imagine. Never before has the art market been so welcoming and open to beginners. If you want or plan to buy art, then all that you need is some basic knowledge of how the contemporary marketplace works.

Below you will find seven strategies that will help you save not only lots of money but also time and effort when buying art. Each of them has withstood the test of time, so you can follow them without hesitation.

7 strategies to save money when buying art

1. Shift focus

If you have a limited budget, the first thing you should do is start changing your focus. Most probably, you pay attention to wrong things. Think of the art market first. The fact is that there are many dealers looking for potential buyers. You cannot go wrong if you decide to work with art galleries, but these are the least money-saving strategy for you. The same goes for art fairs.

Once you have decided what art you want to buy, you have to find sellers. Some small local galleries and auction houses might be a good start. At the same time, avoid some shady dealers offering dirt-cheap prices.

2. Opt for alternatives

Who told you that you should buy only original artworks? First, they are expensive. Second, they are usually hard to obtain because there are many people hunting for them. To save money, go for art prints instead of originals. Over the last decades, prints have become an affordable way to collect art without breaking a bank. Many contemporary artists create a limited number of fine art prints to make their artworks more accessible to private collectors.

3. Think small

Thinking small is another must-have skill for people who want to save money on art. With so many artists nowadays, you won’t find it difficult to pick something close to your heart and suitable for your budget. Hundreds of emerging artists are waiting with the hope that someone buys their pieces. The quality of such art is usually superb, to say nothing of low and reasonable prices.

4. Consider buying online

These days, buying art online is extremely advantageous. There is probably nothing easier than making purchases on the Internet, as an almost unlimited list of online art marketplaces is now available for art lovers. If you go one step further, you can even start buying paintings or art prints directly from artists. It is much simpler than it sounds. Often, everything you need is a social media profile.

5. Find an art advisor

Art advisor services are one more effective strategy. However, it does not work for everyone. If you want to save as much money as possible, then you will hardly find it appealing. An art advisor is a specialist who helps beginner art collectors and ordinary art buyers find and buy necessary artworks. In other words, it is a strategist who does all the work for you. Though such services do require some initial investment, they are still beneficial in the long run.

6. Reduce additional expenses

When acquiring art, you need to cover some additional expenses as well. If you manage to cut them, you will be able to spare some money. For example, take your time to find a reliable fine art shipping company if you cannot pick up items by yourself. It is important not to be in a rush and ask art shippers as many questions as possible. The purpose is to avoid hidden fees and make sure your pieces are delivered without getting damaged.

7. Get the timing right

In case you have decided to take a shot at buying art at art galleries and fairs, there is one trick that will help you save money. It is about timing. The chances are that you will get a discount at the end of the show or exhibition. If there are some unsold paintings, you can go right to a gallery sales manager and start negotiating the price.

Once you start pursuing these strategies, you will suddenly find out how easy and painless it is to buy art. Whether you purchase artworks to decorate your home or you plan to become an art collector, all the above-mentioned methods are but a good start.