Spain

IHG Hotels & Resorts is setting out its ambitions for voco in Southern Europe. The hotel group has just announced nine contracts for future openings, bringing its European network to 35 properties in operation and 22 under development. "We are delighted to see voco continue its impressive growth," commented Eric Viale, President of IHG Hotels & Resorts.

Waldorf Astoria is heading north. This year, the Hilton Group's luxury brand is set to make its Scandinavian debut in Helsinki. The American hotelier has just signed a management agreement with M&L Group to integrate the Hotel Maria, soon to be renamed Waldorf Astoria Helsinki, into its portfolio. Located in the...

Getting there Bilbao has an international airport 14 km from the centre. Less than 30 minutes from the city centre. Air France offers 17 weekly flights from Paris-CDG, while Vueling connects Orly with Bilbao 10 times a week. Easyjet offers two weekly frequencies to both Geneva and Basel-Mulhouse. Last but not least...

You won't find the polished charm of Madrid, Barcelona, Seville or Valencia in Bilbao. Because, unlike its Spanish counterparts, Bilbao was shaped by the pain of a vanished industrial world. A turning point that the Basque city has seized with both hands. And that has made it a place that generates...

The giant power cut - the first of its kind in history - which affected the whole of the Iberian Peninsula and the French Basque Country for a brief period has finally been brought under control. On the morning of 29 April, the local media announced that 99% of the electricity network was once again operational. While continuing to try to...

Blackout: that was the situation for many transport users on Monday, when a major power cut occurred in Spain, Portugal and partially in France. France was only momentarily affected, as Perpignan airport was temporarily affected, and the problem has been resolved on this side of the Pyrenees, as RTE assures us...

The long-awaited reopening earlier this year of the luxury Radisson Collection Berlin, after a dramatic incident that ravaged its lobby and destroyed its flagship attraction, its gigantic aquarium, crowned the hotel group's expansion phase after a historic year in 2024. Its best year ever in terms of openings, as...

Hyatt has made no secret of its desire to establish itself as the key player in the resort segment worldwide. Through acquisitions and partnerships, the group has built up a dominant position with a portfolio of more than 150 establishments, many of them focused on top-of-the-range all-inclusive properties. The acquisition in...

Novotel continues to expand its network in Europe. This summer, the brand, which is present in 24 countries with more than 300 hotels in the region, will discover two new countries, firstly Croatia with a first hotel in Zagreb. Located on the eastern outskirts of the Croatian capital, around fifteen minutes from both the city centre and the airport...

A sense of innovation and a taste for tradition: while Catalonia is at the cutting edge with world-class scientific infrastructures such as the ALBA Synchrotron and pioneering organisations such as Tech Barcelona, the region also offers a journey through time, from the modernist architecture of Gaudí to centuries gone by. The organisers...

A few weeks ago, the Radisson group announced a key arrival in Spain, that of its luxury Radisson Collection brand on Madrid's main thoroughfare, Gran Via. This hotel will join the ranks of upmarket hotels in major cities such as Barcelona, Bilbao and Seville. However, with around fifteen establishments in...

The Olympic legacy. While Paris hopes to see its appeal boosted after last summer, Barcelona is still reaping the benefits of the dynamism generated in 1992 by hosting the Olympic Games. A key event for a city that has always been a magnet for major sporting events. Last October it hosted the most prestigious of all nautical competitions, the America's Cup, and every...

New technologies have become almost essential to most events and meetings. Indeed, many of these meetings revolve around technology itself, one of the most dynamic sectors of the Catalan economy. For this reason, Catalonia offers a wide range of meeting spaces and related proposals, including...

Sea and mountains, urban and rural, avant-garde and traditional, technology and relaxation: these two sides of the same coin make Catalonia the ideal setting for your conference or seminar. A perfect 'fifty-fifty', since the destination leaves organisers spoilt for choice, but also a real guarantee with over 300 days...

A number of fine city hotels, including the Bless Madrid, a member of the Leading Hotels of the World, but above all major resorts for corporate events and incentive breaks: the Palladium group is positioning itself as a major player both in Spain and in the Caribbean. And even further afield, as the Spanish hotelier is also present...

PortAventura Business & Events' MICE offering, in terms of both products and services, stands out for its versatility and adaptability. The aim is to satisfy all the requirements of event organisers through a 360° service that can be fully customised. The "All in One" concept is based on...

Football fever is certainly one of the main driving forces behind a new rail link that one might have thought totally utopian. A rail link that would connect the continents of Africa and Europe. The fact that the FIFA World Cup will be held simultaneously in Spain, Portugal and Morocco in 2030 is acting as a catalyst...

After France, which was the first to make the announcements in April, the Michelin guide has gone on tour to unveil the hotels awarded one to three "Clefs", its new classification devoted to accommodation. Prior to Japan at the beginning of the summer, these awards will first be presented in Italy, Spain and the United States. A selection of...

On 21 May, Renfe will start running around ten of its new AVE S-106 trains. These are high-speed trains designed by the Iberian manufacturer Talgo, which the Spanish rail company intends to use to spearhead its growth this year. Firstly, because they will enable the company to launch new...

So what is the typical profile of an event manager? What training, what career path and what sector of activity are most commonly represented in the role of event manager? What are the criteria for success, and the level of fulfilment? These are just some of the questions answered by the new study published on March 11 by...