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Benefits and reasons to attend business aviation events

Our Commercial Director Luis Hurtado just returned from The Air Charter Spring Lunch 2025. A fantastic chance to network with more than 450 experts in the air charter sector.  We decided to share with you reasons behind our attendance at specific business aviation events.We can all agree that virtual communication is&n...

Happy International Women's Day!

Happy International Women's Day! At General Aviation Service FBO, we celebrate this day every day because women have always been a fundamental part of our company and our history. Their dedication, talent, and strength drive our success. Did you know how many of our departments are led by women at General Aviation Service?Our OCC is led by María Torres. Rosario Cañete and Rocío Luque are Station Managers for Málaga and Granada. Gemma Quintana is leading Gerona Station. Montse Suero is our Statio...

Passenger and tourism taxes may cause economic strangulation

Passenger or tourism taxation is ‘swamp taxation’ because no one besides the tax receiver wants it, and it sucks. Tourists may opt for visiting a different island destination that doesn’t have the taxes, yet does have the same sun, the beaches and the palm trees. Plus, the new discovery may even have more to offer and is worth a repeat visit. Competition in double degree. The taxations were done in several locations, not just the Caribbean. The tax was expected to raise a high amount of governme...

The future of AI in Aviation and Tourism: Transforming the Industry

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the aviation and tourism industries, revolutionizing the way airlines, airports, hotels, and travel experiences operate. From streamlining airport operations to personalizing tourism experiences, AI is paving the way for a smarter, more efficient, and highly connected travel ecosystem. Companies that embrace AI are set to lead the future of travel, unlocking new efficiencies and enhanced user experiences.AI in Airlines & Airports: Enhancing Passenger...

The potential effects of tariff trade wars on the tourism industry

The USA and Canada are the major tourism source markets for most if not all the Caribbean destinations. A trade war that most likely results in rising consumer prices may impact on the tourism industry. Vacationing is not something that one needs but rather something that one wishes and wants. Rising costs of living and increasing inflation results in having less funding for what one wants or wishes for and therefore in order to afford what is needed, the cost of living. Slowing economies in maj...

The nicest welcome I've ever received - General Aviation Service Madrid - I finally got there

I finally visited General Aviation Service Madrid after receiving numerous invitations. I am fully conscious of the subjectivity of my perceptions.I only speak from the perspective of a traveler. I was made to feel very welcome, and within two minutes, I felt as though I had known the team members for ages. The efficiency of the welcome, the smile, and the extreme professionalism are all present. Perhaps because I adore the colors GAS has chosen for their office; I felt very at ease on the prope...

AI and the future of Caribbean tourism

The stakeholders in the tourism and hospitality industry may have to do some rethinking. AI may significantly change the way tourists look for a destination and which hotel to choose.  Tourists may not spend a lot of time anymore checking out websites to read there what is offered there. AI skips the biddly-boo. They may not use the websites of on-line travel agencies and compare one with another. AI makes the process easier. Just provide specifics what one is looking for in a vacation and...

Teamwork is one of pillars of General Aviation Service

Teamwork is one of pillars of General Aviation Service / handling Spain.  It means support to every member of the team when needed. Special thanks to Pedro González Conde, Luis Hurtado Barrutia, Jaime Utrera Lucia and Joan Sunyer to move from #Girona and #Madrid to support #BCN station on one of the busiest days of Americas Cup Sailing Event!!!! Great Job!