Spain

IHG is heading south. This was already true in France, with the British group's latest developments taking place on the shores of the Mediterranean. It's just as true at continental level with the announcement of 10 forthcoming openings on the Iberian peninsula, some as early as this year, others by 2025. [link-block prefix="Read more...

Iberia is stepping up its return to the Americas, particularly Latin America, a region in which the carrier plays a leading role from Europe. Iberia is the largest European carrier to this part of the world, serving 17 countries. On 2 December, the Spanish carrier resumed its service to...

With a large number of hotels on both sides of the Atlantic, how is the Barcelo Group's hotel business developing? Raùl Gonzàlez - The situation is very different depending on the region. If we look at Mexico and the Caribbean, our hotels are doing very well. The figures are identical to those for 2019 and, for some of them,...

What are the main advantages of the Valencia region as a MICE destination in general, and for the French market in particular? Juan Antonio Muñoz Ferrando - The Valencia Region is located on the Mediterranean coast of Spain, which has shaped its generally mild and sunny climate, its landscapes, its cuisine and its...

With more than 40 hotels in operation or under development, the Radisson Collection continues to expand. As part of this, the Radisson Group's luxury brand has just conquered two new markets - Spain and Italy - by setting up in Milan and Seville. "The Radisson Collection brings together emblematic hotels in unique locations across the world,...

Just 60 km from the French border - and 37 minutes from the hub of Barcelona - the Costa Brava Girona is a magnet for French companies, who can reach their next MICE destination via excellent TGV links, by air or even by road. On arrival, participants will discover a wide range of accommodation solutions and...

After Germany last week, the countries bordering France are now raising barriers against the spread of the virus, which is particularly high in France. Since 30 March, Spain has required a negative PCR or TMA test dating back 72 hours for entry to its territory, whether by land - car or train -, air...

Ilsa is a subsidiary of Italian rail operator Trenitalia. The company was created to operate a TGV network in Spain. Italian railways hold 45% of Ilsa's capital. The remaining 55% is held by the Spanish regional airline Air Nostrum. But in an interview with...

Innside by Melia, the Spanish group's lifestyle brand, will be making its debut in Madrid early next spring. Everything is in place to make this new hotel a trendy spot in the Spanish capital: its location on Madrid's main thoroughfare, Gran Via, and its proximity to one of the city's most fashionable districts,...

Avlo: this is the name chosen by Spanish railways RENFE for the low-cost version of the AVE high-speed trains. Avlo was originally scheduled to enter service in April 2020. But the sudden arrival of the pandemic forced RENFE to postpone the project until a better time......

Lifestyle, luxury and design: a look at the new hotels opening this year in Italy and on the Iberian peninsula. Spain: In Madrid, the Atocha Hotel will join the Tapestry Collection by Hilton in March, following the renovation of its rooms. In May, the Spanish capital will see the opening of EDITION, a brand...

At present, it is possible to cross borders and travel to Spain, but subject to strict rules. Since 23 November, Spain has required a covid-19-negative PCR test result less than 72 hours old to enter the country. Only travellers in transit to a third country (Portugal or Gibraltar)...

Iberia has decided to send a strong signal to world markets. The Spanish airline is affirming its commitment to helping Spain's economic recovery and to accelerating a new 'normality' in travel. The Iberia group (Iberia, Iberia Express and Iberia Regional Air Nostrum) offers flights to more than 75 destinations in 30 countries, including...

The opening up of the rail market to competition is beginning to take shape. Official from 12 December 2020, it is sparking the ambitions of SNCF's competitors in France, such as Trenitalia and Thello, but it is also opening up development prospects outside France for the French company. The SNCF recently announced the launch of a...

SNCF and Spanish rail operator Renfe have announced the reintroduction of high-speed services between France and Spain on 1 July. From that date onwards, two trains a day will run in each direction from Paris and Marseille to Figueras, Girona and Barcelona, with other French cities...

Affected like all the others by the health crisis, the airlines of the Iberia group - Iberia, Iberia Express, and Iberia Regional - will gradually resume their flights from July 1. Short- and medium-haul routes will be operated at 21 % of normal seat capacity, rising to 35 % once...

Riu Hotels and Resorts is to Spain what Club Med is to France. Initially known for its resort clubs on the Iberian Peninsula, in the Caribbean and in Mexico, Riu has diversified in recent years, targeting a business clientele as well. In 2010, the group created the Riu Plaza brand of hotels...

Rail operators are preparing their weapons for the opening up of the rail sector to competition. In Spain, Renfe will be adding a new low-cost brand to its catalogue. Avlo, as it is known, was presented on 11 December. It is due to enter service on 6 April 2020 on the Madrid-Zaragoza-Barcelona route, with the aim of attracting mainly young customers...

This should be confirmed in 2020. The Spanish private airline Air Europa is to join the IAG group, abandoning its independent status. The agreement will bring a carrier of relatively significant weight into the fold of the parent company of British Airways and Iberia. A subsidiary of the Spanish Globalia group, which includes...

Air France will be launching a service between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Seville next summer. Although travellers will have to wait until 1 June 2020 to take up this route, they can already book their tickets, advertised from €55 including tax for a single ticket. This daily flight will be operated by an Airbus A320 with a capacity of...