The Iberia spokesman, who by custom is not named, said just the threat of an Easter Week strike could cause flight and hotel cancellations in Spain's key tourism sector, which is already suffering from the nation's recession and economic crisis.

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Hotel de Londres in San Sebastian, Spain, the Signature Hotels in Jeddah and Medina, Saudi Arabia, and HTEL Serviced Apartments in Amsterdam are among the growing number of hotels currently posting QR codes at concierge desks, in lifts and on hotel room information cards to assist guests with tips on where to dine or what to do during their stay.

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The decor in the hotel's rooms captures different eras of Spain's past with Andalusian, Castilian and Moorish elements.

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She's also a major investor in London's exclusive Bulgari Hotel, and runs a contest for young jazz musicians in Spain.

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For instance, it helped the Hyatt hotel chain name a new property Hyatt Regency Trinidad instead of Hyatt Regency Port of Spain.

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