Legal notice

1. IDENTIFICATION OF PARTIES. The terms and conditions indicated below regulate the access and use of the URL www.grupohotusa.com (hereinafter, the PORTAL), owned by Hoteles Turísticos Unidos, S.A., (hereinafter HOTUSA), c/ Alcalá, 226 (28027) Madrid, and with tax ID number A-08452567, registered in the Commercial Registry of Madrid, Volume 36,601, Folio 44, Sheet M-656,853., and, party of the second part, the natural person, hereinafter the USER, who accesses the page to learn about and make use of the services offered through the portal. Before contracting, the USER must read these Contracting Conditions and expressly agree to them by clicking on the button at the end of the form, “I have read and agree to the Contracting Conditions”. If you do not agree to these Conditions, you must refrain from contracting the services offered by HOTUSA. 2. PURPOSE OF THE SERVICES OFFERED. HOTUSA offers its services through the use of the website www.grupohotusa.com (hereinafter the WEBSITE) from which the user is offered tourism-related services. For the provision of these services, HOTUSA has all the necessary permits and licenses to carry out its activity. These general terms and conditions of use regulate the generic use of the portal, as well as the effective contracting of hotel booking services. However, specific bookings will be subject to the specific terms and conditions established for each case. Likewise, the USER agrees to accept and respect the terms and conditions of purchase established by any hotel entity with which the USER chooses to contract, including but not limited to the payment of any amounts accrued and compliance with any rules and restrictions regarding the availability of rates, products or services. In the event that there are any special rules or restrictions that affect certain rates, products or services selected by the USER, such special rules or restrictions will be displayed to the USER on the screen before proceeding with the booking. And, party of the second part, the natural person, hereinafter the USER, who accesses the page to inquire and contract the services offered through the portal. 3. PREVIOUS REQUIREMENTS. To start the contracting process, the USER must meet the following preconditions, which are not included in the aforementioned contracting process: Search for one or more services through the corresponding Search Engine made available for this purpose by HOTUSA on the WEBSITE, and select the product(s) or service(s) of interest to them. Accept these General Terms and Conditions, offered prior to the start of the contracting process, and available on the WEBSITE for download and printing. Such acceptance will be made by clicking on a box provided for this purpose, with the text "I have read and accept the purchase conditions." 4. CONTRACTING PROCEDURES. The contracting of services through the WEBSITE will be based on the following process: Once these General Terms and Conditions have been accepted and the service selected, the USER will access a page where they will be asked to enter the personal data of the beneficiary in whose name the booking is being made. All data collected will be processed in accordance with the Privacy Policy of the WEBSITE. Secondly, the data required for payment of the selected service will be requested by credit card only and through the payment gateway established for this purpose. Likewise, the data collected will be processed in accordance with the Privacy Policy of the WEBSITE. The bookings by the USER will be subject to the specific terms and conditions the suppliers or organisers of said products or services establish for each case, and which are provided for in the following clause. Likewise, you agree to accept and respect these booking terms and conditions, including but not limited to compliance with any rules and restrictions regarding the availability of rates, products or services. The USER will give their consent by clicking on the "Make a purchase" button, which appears at the bottom of the page where payment details are requested. Said confirmation will be sent electronically to HOTUSA, who will take care of its storage and conservation to guarantee the process. The confirmation of the purchase by the service provider will imply, in any case, the completion of the contract, and the commitment by the client to the accrual of the established amounts. Once consent has been given, a page confirming the purchase will be displayed on the screen, and an e-mail will be sent to the client with the relevant information. 5. SPECIFIC CONDITIONS. The specific conditions of each service, including, among others, prices, changes, cancellations, and other aspects not covered by these General Terms and Conditions, will be governed by the provisions of the corresponding service providers, and will be subject to modifications for which HOTUSA as a mere intermediary accepts no obligation or responsibility. Said Specific Conditions shall be understood as accepted in accordance with the provisions of the preceding clause. In the event that these specific conditions do not allow changes or cancellations by the client, the client will not be entitled to a refund of the amount paid to HOTUSA for the booking. 6. OBLIGATIONS OF HOTUSA. HOTUSA is bound to the following: Make every effort in carrying out the necessary procedures to finalise the acquisition by the USER of the service contracted by them through the WEBSITE. Provide the USER with the documents needed to use the contracted service. Comply with the other obligations laid down in these General Terms and Conditions, as well as in the Specific Conditions provided in the Fifth Clause. 7. OBLIGATIONS OF THE USER. The USER agrees to the following: - Pay the corresponding amounts, including taxes and fees. - Be personally accountable for the authenticity of the data provided, as well as for the correlation of said data with their identity on expressing consent and making the payment. - Accept any responsibility arising from the non-possession of the documentation required to use the contracted service, making sure they are informed of the requirements in this regard, and expressly including those referring to border access to third countries. - Comply with the other obligations set out in these General Terms and Conditions, as well as in the Specific Conditions laid down in the Fifth Clause. 8. RESPONSIBILITIES. The parties acknowledge that HOTUSA, given its condition as a mere intermediary between service providers and the USER, is solely responsible with regards to the same in the terms provided in the applicable legislation on travel agencies. Likewise, it is recognised that HOTUSA cannot guarantee the absolute continuity of the service or the absence of computer viruses in the services provided through its network, which may damage the programmes or documents stored in its information systems, although it make every effort to prevent these circumstances from occurring. HOTUSA will not be responsible for the lack of veracity, inaccuracy or outdated information of those times, prices, and other relevant information on the services offered through the website by their respective providers, nor for non-compliance or defective fulfilment by them of the obligations arising from the regulations in force and the terms and conditions of sale of each of the bookings contracted through the WEBSITE. If due to force majeure (including but not limited to political or economic disorders or instabilities that affect security), deficiencies in bookings, confirmations and/or execution of any trips or services contracted through HOTUSA, for circumstances that are not foreseeable or solvable by HOTUSA or if even the fulfilment of some of the agreed services is impossible, the client waives to file any type of claim against HOTUSA and/or the companies of the HOTUSA group, currently or in the future, for these deficiencies or breaches, unless a lack of professional diligence by HOTUSA is determined. 9. IMPOSSIBILITY OF HANDWRITTEN SIGNATURE. Due to the special characteristics of remote contracting, the USER acknowledges the impossibility of signing the payment slip, understood as that document by which the agreement of the transaction is usually provided. For this reason they waive the signing of the same for all electronic transactions generated as a result of the booking through the WEBSITE of any of the services offered therein, expressing their agreement through the procedure provided in the Fourth Clause of these General Contracting Conditions. 10. CORRECTION OF ERRORS. HOTUSA offers its clients the e-mail address comunicacion@grupohotusa.com, which the USER may contact in case of detecting any error while entering data during the contracting process. To that effect, they will have 24 hours to communicate this to HOTUSA, starting from the moment of confirmation of the purchase. 11. MODIFICATION. HOTUSA may unilaterally modify, at any time it deems necessary, these General Terms and Conditions, as well as introduce new clauses in them. These modifications must be announced on the homepage of the WEBSITE with a notice of two (2) weeks, and in no case will they affect the contractual relationships completed prior to them. 12. DATA PROTECTION.. Any data processing arising from the execution and fulfilment of these General Terms and Conditions will comply with the provisions of the Privacy Policy that is made available to the client on the WEBSITE, and that will be understood for these purposes as an integral part of these Terms and Conditions. (Spain). 13. SAFEGUARD.. The declaration of invalidity of any or some of the clauses of these General Terms and Conditions by the competent authority shall not prejudice the validity of the remaining ones. In this case, HOTUSA undertakes to draft a new clause replacing the annulled clause with one as similar as possible. If the replacement is impossible and the clause is essential for the Contract from the point of view of the party affected by its deletion, the latter may choose to terminate the Contract. FINAL. JURISDICTION. With express waiver of the jurisdiction that may correspond to them, both parties submit to the jurisdiction and authority of the courts of the client's address. Our website does not constitute and cannot be seen as a recommendation or promotion of the quality, level of service or rating of a hotel. The rating of hotels by stars, carried out in accordance with international conventions, provides non-binding information about the hotel's category. The rating used in HOTUSA is based on the evaluation made by the hotels themselves, which has been verified by HOTUSA according to its own evaluation system, and on the experiences of its clients. Additional information and hotel descriptions are also based on information provided by the hotel itself.

About the Foro La Toja - Vínculo Atlántico

The values
of the Foro La Toja –
Vínculo Atlántico

The Foro La Toja – Vínculo Atlántico was created as a space for reflection and the defense of the fundamental values of democratic and open societies. Our commitment is grounded in the principles of individual freedom, equality, and human dignity. These foundations are reflected in a political model based on pluralism, the separation of powers, judicial independence, and respect for institutions — ultimately, a model of limited, accountable power subject to checks and balances. In the economic sphere, these principles correspond to a social market economy, where the capitalist system and entrepreneurial freedom are complemented by the principles of solidarity and social cohesion.

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A world in transformation:
An atlantic response to global challenges

This model of open societies has so far aligned with a multilateral international order, respectful of borders and the principles of cooperation. Today, this global order — one aimed at maintaining peace — is being challenged by emerging conflicts. Western hegemony, once led by a single superpower, is now being called into question. The rivalry between China and the United States, along with the rise of other actors such as Russia, Iran, and Turkey, is driving a reconfiguration of the global balance of power. Since its foundation, the Foro La Toja – Vínculo Atlántico has advocated for strengthening the bond between Europe and the Americas as an essential tool to face global challenges. Beyond short-term circumstances, the strong alliance between Europe and the Americas is justified by historical, strategic, and human ties that must be preserved and cultivated.

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The challenge of a new humanism in the face of emerging realities

The Foro La Toja – Vínculo Atlántico has also shown its interest in the social and economic challenges posed by digitalization and the technological revolution. This new technological revolution offers vast opportunities in every field, but also raises concerns about social control and economic inequality. In this context, the Foro La Toja – Vínculo Atlántico promotes a new humanism that ensures technology and globalization serve society without undermining social cohesion or democratic values. This new humanism makes it more necessary than ever to renew the social contract that has sustained Western stability since World War II. Likewise, we advocate for a calm and inclusive public conversation that avoids the excesses of populism, gratuitous disqualification, and the polarization that has so deeply damaged democratic coexistence.

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OUR MANIFIESTO

Foro La Toja–Vínculo Atlántico was founded in 2019 under the leadership of Josep Piqué and the drive of Amancio López Seijas and Grupo Hotusa, with the purpose of creating a space for reflection and public debate on the challenges facing our societies, grounded in respectful dialogue between differing positions. Our principles are based on the values that define open societies: the defence of freedoms and representative democracy, strong and respected institutions, checks and balances on power, and political pluralism. In the economic sphere, a market economy based on private initiative yet committed to social welfare and shared prosperity. In the international arena, global governance defined by international law, the defence of human rights, and a cooperative multilateral order.

Over these years, we have sought to honour that declaration of intent and to focus all our debates around those founding premises. Dozens of speakers from across the ideological spectrum have expressed their views on the most diverse issues, with respect for others as the sole limit. Our sponsors throughout these years have contributed to consolidating this commitment to dialogue, while the media has given visibility to our work through their attention.

The principles and values that inspired the creation of Foro La Toja remain valid, and we believe that today, as we face new and radical challenges, their defence is more imperative than ever. The historic transatlantic cooperation between Europe and the United States is being questioned, international law is gravely disregarded in Ukraine and Gaza, and free trade is under threat from a wave of tariffs. National populism increasingly occupies positions of power, while the cohesion of our societies suffers from growing polarisation and the weakening of a social model that is losing legitimacy.

None of these challenges discredits liberal democracies or their values, yet each represents an almost existential test. This is why we find it necessary to reiterate our founding commitment to the principles that define the model of an open society and to an international order based on rules.

Looking at Spain, the country’s extraordinary political and economic success over the last 50 years has been built on openness to the world, a strong institutional foundation established through the Constitution, and the broad consensus that reflected the centrality of Spanish society. The Monarchy, embodied today by Felipe VI, has been the driving force of this historic transformation and the guarantor of its permanence; today, in times of profound political and social fragmentation, the Crown remains the symbol that best represents the determination of Spaniards to live together in democracy.

It is clear that Spain, like the rest of Western societies, suffers the effects of populism and polarisation, which erode the political climate and governability. We must not resign ourselves to this and must reaffirm that effective and responsible governance requires broad, cross-party agreements under the moderating power of neutral institutions respected by all.

There can be no democracy without democrats; this is why we believe that public representatives must recover the ethics of exemplary conduct, accountability, and democratic restraint both in government and in opposition. We reaffirm our conviction that the Atlantic Link continues to be a decisive factor in maintaining the model of open societies and representative democracies that we share. The historical, cultural, strategic, and commercial ties between Europe and the Americas must endure beyond temporary circumstances and should be strengthened in the face of the new international order shaped by the hegemonic struggle between the United States and China. We do not believe that the future of global governance can be defined by spheres of influence, but rather by shared values.

This renewed Atlantic Link will require a new balance between its members, in which Europe must show determination to assume greater political and strategic capacity. The foundations of a new Europe must be built on greater internal cohesion and a strong, autonomous foreign and defence policy, seeking new ties with countries that share our values, making Europe, beyond its geography, a reliable geopolitical actor and a competitive economy.

Europe must not renounce its economic model, based on openness and the defence of global free trade, nor should it renounce its social model, which must remain a source of pride. However, we must acknowledge that the maintenance of the European welfare state must be based on the work and effort of its citizens, on innovation, productivity, and excellence in education. Europe needs to rebuild a new work ethic in line with the challenges of the 21st century.

Immigration is an essential element for maintaining the vitality and dynamism of our increasingly ageing societies, and migration policies must be pragmatic and intelligent, ensuring integration and adaptation of incoming migrants to the real needs of our companies.

Security must also remain an essential component of our model of society, and we must address the new challenges of cybersecurity while keeping in mind the broader task of ensuring a safe and protected society.

At Foro La Toja, we strongly believe that Europe’s economic development and social welfare will depend on how effectively we complete the digital and energy transitions, which cannot be reversed. Europe must have the ambition and pragmatism needed to turn these processes into factors of competitiveness for our economy, without neglecting the social consequences they may bring.

Spain, as an exporting country, and Europe, as one of the world’s major markets, must continue to promote trade as a fundamental driver of growth and development worldwide, while protecting our social state model, aware of the fiscal efforts it entails and the need to optimise all competitiveness factors in our economies to guarantee their sustainability.

Just as a new world order seems to be emerging, so too should a new social contract arise, akin to that which enabled the great economic and democratic expansion of the second half of the last century. This new contract should consider the social costs of all ongoing processes as well as the concerns of our citizens: security, job insecurity, migration management, and demographic imbalances.

We also remain convinced that Latin America must be the third cornerstone of this Atlantic space. Europe and the United States must recover the ground ceded to China in the region and build a new relationship based on respect and cooperation, as demonstrated by the recent Mercosur agreement. Spain and Portugal must not renounce their privileged dialogue with this vital region of the world. The progress made there in the fight against poverty, crime, and drug-trafficking networks, as well as its global influence, would be greater if its regional integration process advanced further.

In this situation of great global uncertainty, Foro La Toja maintains some certainties. We continue to trust in the principles and values of liberal democracy and open societies; we are also convinced that the best solutions to society’s problems are those that emerge from dialogue and public debate.

At this difficult crossroads, Foro La Toja, born of civil society, neither wants nor can remain neutral. It actively and repeatedly expresses its defence of the principles and values that inspire it, in the pursuit of truth and in the future of Democracy and the Open Society, the foundation of the greatest political and social prosperity we have ever known.