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Data was never the problem. Speed is. Key Data's Melanie Brown on how AI is reshaping the gap between insight and action — and why slow analysis is starting to cost operators real revenue.

As Middle Eastern conflict disrupts global travel with 23,000+ cancelled flights, Spain sees a surge in bookings from displaced travellers. But regulatory chaos threatens the country's ability to capture both leisure demand and Dubai's relocating corporate events. Why SCALE España matters more than ever for Spanish operators navigating unprecedented opportunity amid legislative uncertainty.

Italy's new law forces property owners to become registered businesses or hand over management—creating one of Europe's largest opportunities for professional operators. Plus: Barcelona doubles tourism taxes, Airbnb tests airport pickups, and Awaze invests £45M in AI search. This week's regulatory shifts and platform moves reshaping the STR landscape.