Madrid

We were anticipating the launch of autonomous taxis in Germany, as part of an agreement between Uber and Momenta. However, Madrid might just beat Munich to the punch in this race for robotaxis, a race that is struggling to find a winner in Europe. Uber and WeRide unveiled their ambition at the start of June: to trial autonomous vehicles "more…

This is a first since the opening of rail transport to competition in Spain. For the first time, high-speed traffic has declined on the Madrid-Barcelona route, according to the Spanish National Commission on Competition (CNMC). The decrease in the last quarter of 2025 is also significant, at 13%, totalling 3.3 million...

While its AVE, its high-speed trains built by Talgo, already run between Lyon and Barcelona and from Marseille to Madrid, Renfe has been trying in vain for years to get these same trains approved for departure from Paris. Faced with these difficulties, as well as the lack of prospects for real progress on…

A few weeks ago, Renfe withdrew its Avlo low-cost high-speed train service from the Madrid-Barcelona route. The Spanish national rail company immediately replaced these departures with classic AVE high-speed trains, whose more expensive tickets offer greater flexibility and services, as well as...

The lifestyle brand The Hoxton, which has been operating in Edinburgh since last summer in a series of townhouses converted into a 211-room hotel, has just crossed the Irish Sea to the heart of Dublin. This time, it has transformed one of the Irish capital's historic establishments, the Central Hotel. Recognisable by its...

Oscar Puente, Spain's Minister of Transport, has announced the forthcoming modernisation of the Madrid-Barcelona high-speed line, inaugurated in 2008. The aim of these future works is to increase the speed of the high-speed trains to 350km/h in order to reduce the journey time to 2 hours, compared with 2h30 to 2h50 according to the...

The long-awaited project for a direct rail link between Lisbon and Madrid took a major step forward on 30 October with the signing of an agreement involving the Portuguese and Spanish governments and the European Commission. The service will initially take 5 hours by conventional train between Lisbon and Madrid by 2030, a time that will be reduced...

Madrid is much more than a capital: it's a vibrant, cosmopolitan city that has managed to reinvent itself without ever losing its soul. Modern yet authentic, it combines dynamism, hospitality and a unique energy that makes every stay a memorable experience. In 2024, Madrid was voted the world's best destination for...

Madrid's green spaces, parks, gardens and trees largely determine the quality of life of its residents and visitors. And, by snowball effect, this great green sets the tone for an eco-responsible destination for the many professional events held there. The city's commitment to this...

From sailboats to superyachts, Jumeirah's palaces come in all shapes and sizes. After the Burj Al Arab and its instantly recognisable silhouette, Dubai has just unveiled a new king-size hotel: the Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab. The Dubai-based luxury hotel completes its nautical trilogy, adding to the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, in the shape of...

The two new routes unveiled by easyJet on Tuesday will make their debut on 27 October. They will enable business travellers to reach two business destinations from Nantes. These are Madrid and Budapest. The Spanish capital will be served every Monday and Friday. As will Hungary's main airport. EasyJet will be the only airline...

JetBlue is preparing to occupy even more ground on the transatlantic route. The airline has just announced a new flight plan for Boston Logan airport. The airport will soon be linked by JetBlue to two new European destinations: Madrid and Edinburgh. Operations will begin on 22 May. Departure from Madrid is scheduled for...

Radisson Collection has secured a prime location in the heart of Madrid, on one of its main thoroughfares, Calle de Alcala, lined with luxury boutiques and historic buildings dating back to the Belle Epoque. From the time when this street, which intersects the Puerta del Sol and the Place de Cybèle, was home to...

The French model, which now bans short-haul flights where there is a viable alternative of less than 2? hours by train, is finding new emulators. Spain also wants to ban short-haul flights on domestic routes. Here too, on condition that there is a train alternative of less than 2.5...

The result of the transformation of a former Holiday Inn, voco Paris Porte de Clichy opened its doors in September 2023. Redesigned by the architect Oscar Lucien Ono and his Maison 20, it features a restaurant concept - Romcoco - created by Paris Society Consulting, as well as 11 meeting rooms and a meeting room...

(Article updated on 19 June) After Trenitalia, the opening up to competition in the rail sector is about to become a little more of a reality in France with the arrival of Renfe. The Spanish national operator plans to launch an AVE line between Lyon and Barcelona on 13 July. Renfe will then inaugurate the Marseille-Barcelona-Madrid route on 28...

The Hilton Group has positioned three of its brands in three of the world's major cities. In particular, its Curio Collection brand, designed to host upmarket independent hotels, has just made its debut in the Spanish capital with the opening of the Montera Madrid hotel. Located in an attractive area close to Gran Via and the Plaza...

After Anantara, the Thai group Minor is pushing ahead with another of its brands in Europe, Avani. Owner of the Spanish group NH Hotels since 2019 and of the Portuguese hotelier Tivoli since 2016, Minor had already started to build up the network of its Anantara luxury brand some time ago with the takeover of The Marker hotel in Dublin,...

JW Marriott is gradually weaving its web in Europe with the opening of its tenth hotel, in Madrid. The luxury brand has been present in France for more than a decade, thanks to the takeover of what was once the Noga Hilton in Cannes - then a Sofitel, the Palais Stéphanie - and also has a prestigious address in London,...

The opening up of the French rail system to competition is gathering pace. Following in the footsteps of Trenitalia, the first AVE (Renfe's high-speed train) from Barcelona arrived in Lyon at midday on Monday for a "dry run", a trial run without passengers in preparation for the imminent arrival of the Spanish national rail company...