Spain

OTAs & Tour Operators

Latin American ‘superApp’ Rappi partners with Civitatis to launch tours and activities vertical

Kanchan Nath Nov 19, 2024

Civitatis, the leading curated marketplace for tours and activities in Spanish, and Latin American ‘superApp’ Rappi are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership, launching a new…

Reports

Long-haul markets show potential to drive high-impact tourism in Barcelona

Kanchan Nath Nov 19, 2024

Long-distance markets are emerging as an opportunity to boost high-impact tourist demand to Barcelona, ​​​​as stated by Mabrian, the global travel intelligence platform.

Events

The watch party at Bombay Gymkhana brings Spanish football and culture to Indian fans

Kanchan Nath Nov 14, 2024

The Tourism Office of Spain (Turespaña) and LALIGA joined forces to promote cultural ties between Spain and India, hosting an exhilarating watch party at the historic Bombay Gymkhana in…

Global

EU experts: the future of tourism is written in artificial intelligence

Marga Manlapig Oct 25, 2024

Speakers at this year’s Tourism Innovation Summit (TIS) recently discussed the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in the tourism sector and European regulations related to its use. 

Tourism Boards

Visa partners with The Bicester Collection and Tourism Office of Spain

Kanchan Nath Oct 18, 2024

Visa, the global leader in digital payments, announced its collaboration with Tourism Office of Spain (Turespaña) through a showcase of opulent experiences for affluent consumers at The…

ABTA Travel Convention

ABTA’s 2025 Travel Convention to be held in Calvià, Mallorca

Kanchan Nath Oct 10, 2024

The Travel Association has announced that Calvià, Mallorca will be the destination for next year’s Travel Convention, which will take place from 6-8 October 2025. 

Airlines and Aviation

Pegasus Airlines introduces AI-generated pilots’ announcements

Kanchan Nath Oct 3, 2024

Pegasus Airlines continues to introduce innovations to enhance its guests' travel experiences with the launch of this ground-breaking new multilingual project. 

Global

Can Alomar, Palma De Mallorca gets a refresh

Kanchan Nath Oct 2, 2024

An urban retreat located in arguably the best location in all of Palma, Can Alomar is a 19th-century former palace that has undergone a light-touch refurbishment.

Air

Kam Air and Euroairlines sign interline agreement

Marga Manlapig Sep 27, 2024

This alliance enables the Afghan airline to access a wider network of travel professionals

Hotels

Casa de las Artes opens its doors in the heart of Madrid

Kanchan Nath Sep 1, 2024

The Meliá Collection arrives in Barrio de las Letras, with a hotel that seamlessly blends the cultural splendour of the past with the creative voices of today

Train

Al-Andalus Train: A Journey to the past with the luxury of the present

Kanchan Nath Sep 1, 2024

El Tren Al-Andalus, a jewel on rails, invites travellers from around the world to embark on a unique experience that combines the elegance of the past with the comfort and luxury of the…

MICE

The Personal Travel Consultants in partnership with Blue Bay Travel announce 2nd Annual Conference

Kanchan Nath Aug 29, 2024

The Personal Travel Consultants in partnership with Blue Bay Travel will hold its second annual conference in October at the luxury Secrets Mallorca Villamil Resort and Spa. 

Airlines and Aviation

Civitatis partners with Flybondi

Kanchan Nath Aug 27, 2024

Civitatis has signed a new partnership agreement with Flybondi, Argentina's first low cost airline, through which both companies seek to improve the passenger experience in the destinations…

Visa updates

Central Africans wanting to travel through Spain need to get a Transit Visa first

Kanchan Nath Aug 19, 2024

According to sources from the Spanish Interior Ministry, this decision follows reports that Central African nationals were using the transit in Spanish airports for irregular entries and…

Hotels

Meliá Hotels & Resorts unveils idyllic retreat with 200 keys in the heart of the Costa Brava

Kanchan Nath Aug 16, 2024

Freshly inaugurated this season, following a comprehensive renovation, Meliá Lloret de Mar presents an unparalleled fusion of relaxation, wellness and culinary delights. 

Airlines and Aviation

Tenerife becomes latest addition to the European network of LOT Polish Airlines

Kanchan Nath Aug 14, 2024

Star Alliance member LOT Polish Airlines makes visiting Europe even more attractive for travellers from India by adding the Canary Islands to its global route network.

Expert Opinion

CNMC fines Booking.com nearly USD 450 million for exploiting its dominant market position over the last 5 years

Kanchan Nath Jul 31, 2024

Spain’s competition watchdog authority, the CNMC, has found that online travel agency Booking.com abused a dominant market position over the past five years

Hotels

Mirai announces 18% increase in direct hotel sales share in Spain for summer 2024

Kanchan Nath Jul 30, 2024

The share of hotels sold via the direct channel in Spain increased by an average of 18% during the summer of 2024 over other channels thanks to the determination of the hoteliers to improve…

MICE

Rome, Amsterdam, Madrid and Venice to share new tourism models to avoid tourist overcrowding at TIS2024

Kanchan Nath Jul 30, 2024

According to a recent market report, 68% of tourists value sustainability positively and want tools to make decisions about the environmental impact of their trips.

Tourism

Barcelona bids farewell to decade-old slogan: Embraces new campaign amidst anti-tourism backlash

Megha Paul Jul 26, 2024

Barcelona is shaking up its tourism strategy as it bids farewell to its decade-old slogan, "Visit Barcelona," in favor of a new, more nuanced campaign: "This is Barcelona."

Tourism

Travel agencies can win over €20,000 in prizes as part of global campaign from Civitatis

Kanchan Nath Jul 22, 2024

Civitatis, the platform for Spanish-speaking travellers, has initiated a new campaign involving a competition to acknowledge the contributions of travel agencies in the tourism industry.

Hotels

IHG Hotels & Resorts accelerates presence in Spain with four new signings

Kanchan Nath Jul 15, 2024

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the signing of four new properties in Spain, adding over 500 rooms across key mature markets in…

Technology

Travel Compositor launches tech solution for TMCs

Kanchan Nath Jul 12, 2024

Spain-based Travel Compositor, a provider of booking engine solutions for online leisure travel sellers, announced that it is launching a technology solution for Travel Management Companies…

Sports Tourism

On Your Marks, Get Set, Explore! HOKA reveals the best holiday hotspots for running enthusiasts in Europe

Kanchan Nath Jun 12, 2024

According to a new study, Spain has emerged as the top holiday destination for runners, scoring 48.26 in the comprehensive index, which analyses eight metrics across all European countries*.

Global

Low-cost airlines increase air tickets prices to Spanish destinations this summer

Kanchan Nath May 7, 2024

Low-cost air routes fares, which currently represent 68.5% of the number of seats available on flights from and to Spain, are pushing up flight prices for 2024 summer season, based on an…

MICE

“Con Ojos de Mujer”: A new Suncruise forum in Cadiz highlights women’s vision for blue tourism

Kanchan Nath May 1, 2024

The annual event “With Women's Eyes. The Vision of Blue Tourism” held a new edition, in this case in the city of Cadiz, where leading professionals in the tourism and port sector met to…

MICE

The UK and Spain’s travel industries unite at second edition of ‘Spain Sustainability Day’

Kanchan Nath Apr 22, 2024

The Spanish and British travel industries were united in the second edition of ‘Spain Sustainability Day’ which took place both in person at The Conduit, London, on 18 April 2024 and via…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Civitatis reaches one million reservations from Mexican travellers, with 94% booking experiences for international trips

Kanchan Nath Apr 15, 2024

Civitatis, the leading platform in online distribution of guided tours, activities, and excursions in Spanish langauge across 160 countries worldwide, this week the company has reached one…

Airlines and Aviation

Eurowings offers most extensive Spain program ever in 2024 with more than 600 weekly flights

Kanchan Nath Apr 14, 2024

More than 600 flights a week to Spain, almost 100 routes and 14 different destinations: Eurowings is offering the largest range of flights to Spain to date in 2024.

Global

A Creba Private Island unveiled off the coast of north-west Spain

Kanchan Nath Apr 9, 2024

Amid the lush green forests, pristine waters and white sand beaches of unspoilt Galicia in north-west Spain, you’ll now find the ultimate hideaway, A Creba Private Island. 

Airlines and Aviation

Euroairlines will connect with more than 300 airlines after joining IATA MITA 

Kanchan Nath Apr 3, 2024

The Spanish airline Euroairlines has joined the Multilateral Interline Traffic Agreement (MITA) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA)

Airlines and Aviation

TAP reaches record net income of EUR 177.3 million in 2023 

Kanchan Nath Mar 28, 2024

In 2023, TAP recorded its record net income, generating a profit of EUR 177.3 million, an increase of EUR 111.7 million over the previous year, when a result of EUR 65.6 million had been…

Global

Octant Ponta Delgada introduces new ‘Whale Watching Suite’

Kanchan Nath Mar 27, 2024

Octant Ponta Delgada, nestled in the heart of the Azores on São Miguel Island, introduces five new room categories this April, including a Whale Watching Suite.

Golfing

‘Swing it like a Pro’ at Zafiro Palace Andratx

Kanchan Nath Mar 22, 2024

Zafiro Palace Andratx in Mallorca has launched a luxurious new golf package. Called ‘Swing it like a Pro’, this exclusive package includes accommodation in the hotel’s new Zafiro Club Suites…

MICE

The Fallas in Valencia begin

Kanchan Nath Mar 6, 2024

Celebrations for the 2024 Fallas are getting underway. Plan your visit to the Nino exhibit, take in a mascletá from a balcony, or book your guided visit and ticket to the fallas of the…

Global

Civitatis highlights +30% portfolio growth in Germany since 2019

Kanchan Nath Mar 4, 2024

Civitatis, the technological platform for booking Spanish-speaking activities, day trips, guided tours, and excursions worldwide – both in the B2C and B2B channels – proudly announces …

Hotels

Hotel sustainability: Transforming profitability through innovative practices

Kanchan Nath Feb 20, 2024

At the recent edition of FITUR in Madrid, at the joint stand of BEONx and Hotelverse, a round table discussion was held on a key topic: "Sustainability as a lever for profitability".

By the Way

Freetour.com and Wondella announce a strategic alliance at FITUR

Kanchan Nath Jan 29, 2024

Freetour.com, a global leading platform for free tours and low-cost experiences, has announced a strategic alliance with the Spanish-based company Wondella, a pioneer in the field of…

Airlines and Aviation

Travelport and Iberia Airlines Deliver NDC Content and Servicing for Agents on Travelport+

Kanchan Nath Jan 25, 2024

Travelport and Iberia Líneas Aéreas de España (“Iberia”), Spain's flagship carrier and one of the founding members of the International Airline Group, announced the launch of Iberia’s NDC…

Features

Top ten Spain’s best-rated travel destinations in 2023: TourReview  

Kanchan Nath Jan 23, 2024

Ahead of FITUR, TourReview, the technology-driven travel review platform for the tours and activities sector, has released its findings on Spain's tourism landscape in 2023.

Attractions

The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao presents an Ambitious Art Program for 2024

Kanchan Nath Jan 15, 2024

The Director General of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Juan Ignacio Vidarte, and the Museum's curatorial team formed by Lucía Agirre, Marta Blàvia, Manuel Cirauqui, and Lekha Hileman…

Attractions

The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao has its best year in history 

Kanchan Nath Jan 3, 2024

The year that just ended set a record for the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao thanks to the 1,324,221 people who visited it (35,074 more than in 2022). In total, 1,152,072 people came from outside…

Features

T-Systems Iberia joins the Smart Destinations Network to promote Sustainable Tourism Model

Kanchan Nath Dec 29, 2023

T-Systems Iberia, division of digitalization services for companies and public administration of Deutsche Telekom, has joined the Network of Smart Tourist Destinations with the aim of…

Mergers & Acquisitions

TBO.COM signs deal to acquire online business of Jumbo Tours Group, Spain

Kanchan Nath Dec 21, 2023

TBO Tek Limited (“TBO”) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Tek Travels DMCC, has acquired 100% shareholding of Jumbonline Accommodations & Services S.L.U., which has been…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport welcome Iberia to Qatar

Kanchan Nath Dec 14, 2023

Qatar Airways welcomed Iberia’s first non-stop flight to Doha, Qatar from Madrid, Spain. This addition, further cements the Skytrax “Best Airport in the Middle East”

Tourism

The Canary Islands, a benchmark destination for LGBTQ+ tourists

Kristin Mariano Nov 24, 2023

The Canary Islands welcomes approximately 450,000 LGBTQ+ tourists annually, representing 2.7% of the total tourists to the islands. This accounts for over 5.4% of the tourism revenue and…

Awards

Valencia welcomes the World Tourism Film Awards 2023

Kanchan Nath Nov 13, 2023

The city of Valencia, Spain, will host the 35th edition  of the World Tourism Film Awards. Set to take place on the 22nd of November at the Auditorium  Mar Rojo in Oceanogràfic València,…

Reports

Spanish vacation rental market ‘normalizing’ as relative value improves: Key Data

Kanchan Nath Nov 2, 2023

Spain’s vacation rental market has grown revenues this year but has been outperformed by its neighbor Portugal and the wider European market sparking a normalizing of nightly rates, short…

Hospitality

Hotel101 Global completes land purchase in Madrid, Spain

Kristin Mariano Nov 2, 2023

DoubleDragon's subsidiary Hotel101 Global has received all the pertinent executed land purchase documents and has made the full complete payment for the purchase of the 6,593 square…

Tourism

UNWTO names its Best Tourism Villages 2023

Kristin Mariano Oct 26, 2023

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced its list of Best Tourism Villages 2023. The accolade recognizes villages that are leading the way in nurturing rural areas and…

MICE

TIS – Tourism Innovation Summit 2023 brings together the international tourism ecosystem in Seville

Kanchan Nath Oct 19, 2023

Everything is ready for the next celebration of TIS - Tourism Innovation Summit 2023, the event on tourism innovation that will once again make Seville the world epicenter of tourism with…

Technology

TIS2023 will explore how AI is driving more personalized, sustainable and quality tourism

Kanchan Nath Oct 12, 2023

AI technologies are revolutionizing the travel industry across all segments, from improving the customer experience, and planning events to attracting and retaining tourists.

Awards

Portugal’s Passadiços do Paiva is “Europe’s Leading Adventure Tourist Attraction” for 6th Year in a Row

Kanchan Nath Oct 9, 2023

Passadiços do Paiva, a popular tourist destination within Portugal’s Arouca UNESCO Global Geopark, won the title of “Europe’s Leading Adventure Tourist Attraction 2023” at the World Travel…

Training

TUI Futureshapers Programme empowers leaders in Portugal and Senegal

Kanchan Nath Oct 9, 2023

The TUI Futureshapers Programme wants to fuel an impact-minded entrepreneurship culture that innovatively tackles social and environmental problems and turns tourism into a key solution to…

Attractions

Presentation of a permanent art installation by Olafur Eliasson in Bilbao

Kanchan Nath Oct 6, 2023

Juan María Aburto, Mayor of Bilbao, artist Olafur Eliasson, and Juan Ignacio Vidarte, Director General of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, presented a new art installation, which will be…

MICE

Forward_MAD the international event on Luxury Tourism, returns to Madrid

Kanchan Nath Oct 6, 2023

The third edition of Forward_MAD will be held at the city's Museum of Contemporary Art and will be supported by the Madrid regional government.

Technology

TIS2023 will delve into how to attract talent and foster leadership in the new era of tourism

Kanchan Nath Oct 6, 2023

TIS-Tourism Innovation Summit 2023, the international summit on tourism innovation and technology to be held in Seville, Spain, from October 18-20, will feature prominent leaders in…

MICE

The rising importance of empathy and new technology in Culture & Heritage Tourism

Kanchan Nath Sep 29, 2023

Heritage tourism experts grappled with complex issues of presenting culture and heritage to tourists at an international gathering of culture tourism experts 24-25 September in Valencia,…

MICE

Magaluf, Mallorca, hosts the third annual Magaluf Literature Festival from 5th to 8th October

Kanchan Nath Sep 22, 2023

Magaluf, the iconic coastal destination renowned for its party atmosphere, is about to reveal its cultural side at the annual Festival Literatura Expandia Magaluf (FLEM), between Thursday…

MICE

Céline Cousteau and Alfonso Vegara to discuss how to promote responsible tourism at TIS 2023

Kanchan Nath Sep 20, 2023

From October 18 to 20, more than 7,000 tourism professionals from around the world will gather in Seville (Spain) to learn first-hand about the latest trends in tourism innovation.

Features

Top 10 Spanish areas with the highest US population

Kanchan Nath Sep 8, 2023

With nearly 40,000 Americans living in Spain, the Mediterranean country is a no-brainer for many due to its weather, culture and overall quality of life.

MICE

Rajan Datar to MC Summit on Culture & Heritage in Tourism

Kanchan Nath Aug 26, 2023

Rajan Datar, the award winning TV broadcaster familiar to BBC UK and BBC World viewers, will MC opening and closing sessions at the inaugural Global Leaders Summit presented by the World…

MICE

Advantage Managed Services conference to be held from 8-11 Oct in Mallorca

Kanchan Nath Aug 2, 2023

The Advantage Travel Partnership has announced that it is to host its Advantage Managed Services (AMS) conference later this year in partnership with Classic Collection.

Global

dnata Travel joins forces with TURESPAÑA to meet soaring travel demand

Kanchan Nath Aug 1, 2023

dnata Travel, one of the GCC’s longest serving travel providers, has partnered with TURESPAÑA, the official tourism authority of Spain, to deliver unparalleled opportunities for travellers…

Airlines and Aviation

Iberia joins British Airways and Qatar Airways to expand the world’s largest airline joint business

Kanchan Nath Jul 27, 2023

Qatar Airways, British Airways, and Iberia, the national carriers of Qatar, the United Kingdom, and Spain are joining forces.

Visa updates

DoubleDragon’s Hotel101 signs agreements with Orience, PSI consultants and L&L RSM law as the exclusive advisory service providers for Hotel101…

Kanchan Nath Jul 25, 2023

DoubleDragon Corporation worldwide hotel expansion subsidiary, Hotel101 Global Pte. Ltd. signs Master Service Agreements with Orience, PSI Consultants and L&L RSM Law as the exclusive…

Tourism

Spain welcomes travellers to explore off-the-beaten-path – Trip.com

Kristin Mariano Jul 21, 2023

Spain is one of the world’s most-visited countries in the world, according to the country’s official statistics. After the pandemic, Spain's tourism has seen a strong rebound, with two…

Technology

Hotelbeds introduces new digital tools to make selling travel easier for clients

Kristin Mariano Jul 3, 2023

With the summer holiday season in full swing, Hotelbeds is helping its clients manage the growing demand for travel by introducing new products and tools.  The travel tech company is…

Features

Brits love Spain

Kanchan Nath Jun 28, 2023

For many years, Spain has been the go-to destination among Brits looking to relocate. The sunny coast and the relaxed way of living has offered respite to thousands of families and retirees…

Hospitality

Mandarin Oriental announces new luxury residences in Madrid, Spain

Kristin Mariano May 25, 2023

Mandarin Oriental, the award-winning luxury hospitality brand reveals the development of its latest residential project in Madrid. Located on the intersection of Hermosilla Street and…

Hospitality

Curio Collection by Hilton debut in Spain’s capital

Kristin Mariano May 22, 2023

Hotel Montera Madrid, Curio Collection by Hilton, has opened its doors to guests. Located in the popular city centre Calle de la Montera, the hotel’s impressive design reflects aspects of…

Attractions

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao presents ‘Wellbeing’

Kanchan Nath May 19, 2023

The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao presents Wellbeing, a pioneering program of physical and emotional wellbeing activities in the museum sector at the international level.

Global

The hottest destinations in Spain this summer

Kanchan Nath May 16, 2023

At Busbud, the go-to platform for booking bus tickets worldwide, they have analyzed their own data and found insights that not only reveal the preferences of Spanish travellers but also…

Hotels

A ‘Taste of Ikos’ with Classic Collection

Kanchan Nath May 10, 2023

 Ikos Resorts and Classic Collection are hosting an exclusive ‘Taste of Ikos’ VIP day visit to Ikos Andalusia on Spain’s Costa del Sol, to give hand-picked agent partners a taste of…

MICE

Vitur and Sustonica team up to showcase sustainable living in the vacation rental industry

Kanchan Nath May 9, 2023

Vitur Summit the flagship European short-term rental event to be held in Malaga  from Wednesday to Friday (May 10th to May 12th), has set up the first showcase of a sustainable vacation…

Global

The Spanish Tourist Office hosts its first ‘Sustainability Day’

Kristin Mariano May 3, 2023

The Spanish Tourist Office (UK) has hosted its inaugural Spain’s Sustainability Day, which took place on Wednesday 26 April 2023. The conference, co-sponsored by destination partners …

Hospitality

Doubledragon’s Hotel101 Global buys a prime commercial land in Madrid

Kristin Mariano May 3, 2023

DoubleDragon's subsidiary Hotel101 Global Pte Ltd signed a Binding Agreement for the purchase of 6,593 square meters of prime commercial land in Madrid, Spain. The Hotel101-Madrid…

Airlines and Aviation

Norse Atlantic Airways joins Vueling Global platform, powered by Dohop

Kanchan Nath Apr 25, 2023

Spanish low-cost airline Vueling has announced the addition of Norse Atlantic Airways to its Vueling Global platform, powered by technology provider Dohop.

Tourism

The cheapest Spanish cities to live in for digital nomads, according to new study

Kristin Mariano Apr 12, 2023

Travel experts at Why This Place analysed the average cost of several factors in each Spanish city, including rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre, utilities, groceries,…

Consumer

Top ten cheapest Spanish cities ‘to live in’ for digital nomads

Kanchan Nath Apr 5, 2023

New research has discovered the top 10 cheapest Spanish cities to live in for digital nomads, with Ávila taking the top spot. 

Hotels

Hyatt Regency Lisbon opens with 204 keys in Portugal

Kanchan Nath Mar 24, 2023

Hyatt has debuted in Portugal with the opening of its FIRST Hyatt branded Hotel, Hyatt Regency Lisbon.

MICE

Phocuswright Europe 2023 moves to Barcelona, Spain from 12-14 June

Kanchan Nath Mar 22, 2023

Phocuswright, the travel industry research authority, released the growing Speaker roster for Phocuswright Europe 2023, taking place at the Barceló Sants Hotel in Barcelona, Spain this 12-14…

Hospitality

Ikos Resorts announce new brand identity and upgraded experiences for 2023

Kristin Mariano Mar 17, 2023

Ikos Resorts, the world’s leading luxury all-inclusive resort brand, is delighted to announce the launch of a new brand identity and website, bringing a fresh, modern look to the Ikos…

Hospitality

How to ride the recession: Future proofing your hotel with wellness

Kristin Mariano Mar 8, 2023

Past economic downturns have seen a reduction in travel, and a squeezing of the market. The latest economic squeeze comes on the back of the pandemic, compounding stresses already felt by…

Mergers & Acquisitions

Travelsoft acquires Spain’s Travel Compositor 

Kanchan Nath Mar 6, 2023

Travel Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) group Travelsoft has announced the acquisition of B2B booking engine provider to travel companies, Travel Compositor, as part of the group’s strategy to…

Hotels

Banyan Tree Group announces first property in Spain

Kanchan Nath Mar 2, 2023

Banyan Tree Group has signed an MOU with La Quinta Real Estate Group to open Angsana Real de la Quinta Benahavis Marbella resort and residences in 2026.

Hotels

Miluna Nature Rooms open in Spain

Kanchan Nath Feb 20, 2023

Quartz Inn Hotels has announced the addition of the bubble hotel Miluna Open Nature Rooms to its portfolio of independent and sustainable hotels, thus expanding its presence in Spain with a…

Interviews

Hotelbeds on being the ‘partner of choice’ of hotels in APAC

Kristin Mariano Feb 20, 2023

Pippa Williamson joined Hotelbeds in September last year taking the role of vice president for APAC leading all core commercial activities across the region while growing the relationships…

Technology

Seeking innovation: Hotelbeds and Wayra launch TravelTech Lab

Kristin Mariano Feb 16, 2023

Hotelbeds and Wayra, Telefonica’s Open Innovation Hub, have formed a partnership to establish the TravelTech Lab by Hotelbeds to reshape the future of travel. The companies – leaders in…

Visa updates

Go for your ‘Digital Nomad Visa’ in Spain

Kanchan Nath Feb 14, 2023

The Spanish government announced that it officially approved a new digital nomad visa dedicated to remote workers. 

Tourism

World’s alternative capitals to visit this year

Kristin Mariano Feb 14, 2023

City breaks provide travellers with a wonderful ability to immerse themselves in a new culture and soak up a country’s urban atmosphere. Whilst a country’s capital might…

Technology

Which Traveller Tribe are you in? Amadeus defines future travellers

Kristin Mariano Feb 13, 2023

Amadeus commissioned a global research study – Traveller Tribes 2033 – which identifies four Traveler Tribes that will develop in the next 10 years and will be future target consumers.

MICE

FiturNext 2023: Tourism as an agent for the development of destinations

Kanchan Nath Jan 26, 2023

FiturNext closed with reflections from public authorities such as Niels Olsen, Minister of Tourism of Ecuador, and Arturo Bravo, Vice-Minister of Tourism of Colombia, keynote speakers in the…

Hospitality

Hotelbeds expands luxury portfolio with The Leading Hotels of the World alliance

Kristin Mariano Jan 26, 2023

 Hotelbeds has collaborated with The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW), expanding its luxury collection across the group’s more than 400 properties. The new preferred vendor agreement…

Airlines and Aviation

The fastest growing source markets with flights to Madrid for 2023 

Kanchan Nath Jan 25, 2023

Mexico and Colombia lead the destinations with the highest growth in air capacity to travel to the Spanish capital in 2023

Tourism

Discover the best Spanish and Portuguese cities for digital nomads

Kristin Mariano Jan 17, 2023

More and more workers have come to appreciate the flexibility of working remotely, and many have taken the opportunity to explore new parts of the world! Governments have noticed the…

Global

Spain registered 118,842 applications for international protection in 2022

Kanchan Nath Jan 16, 2023

The Spanish Ministry of the Interior has revealed that the Asylum and Refugee Office (ZAP) received 118,842 applications for international protection last year, which is an increase of 81.5…

car rental

France set to be world’s most visited country by 2025

Harry Johnson Jan 12, 2023 0

France held the title of most visited country in the world prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, welcoming 88.1 million visitors in 2019 France set to be world’s most visited country by…

Spain

Spain imposes COVID-19 restrictions on arrivals from China

Kanchan Nath Jan 2, 2023

All travellers reaching Spain from China now need to present negative COVID-19 test results, or proof of complete vaccination against the virus, with any of the vaccines approved by the…

Hotels

Radisson Hotel Group debuts in Lanzarote with Radisson Blu opening

Kristin Mariano Dec 21, 2022

Radisson Blu Resort, Lanzarote is ideally located for holiday-seekers to explore the island’s many attractions, such as its volcanic caves known as Jameos del Agua, Timanfaya National…

Golfing

Troon partners with Finca Cortesin

Kanchan Nath Dec 19, 2022

Troon, which specialises in club management, development, and marketing, has announced a new collaboration with 2023 Solheim Cup host venue, Finca Cortesin.

Hospitality

Hotelbeds signs strategic agreement with German hospitality chain, HR Group

Kristin Mariano Dec 16, 2022

Hotelbeds has announced a new strategic partnership with one of the largest and fastest-growing hotel operating companies in Germany, the HR Group. The Berlin-based company has 145 hotels…

Visa updates

Spain to launch digital nomad visa in January 2023

Kanchan Nath Dec 7, 2022

Spain is planning to launch its Digital Nomad visa for international remote workers in January 2023 as part of the new Startup Act, which is also expected to pass in January next year

Eturbo News

Holiday cruise trends

editor Dec 7, 2022 0

CruiseCompete has released its CruiseTrends™ report for the month of December 2022. This report details a picture of trends in consumer behavior for cruise ship travel for December…

Eturbo News

Costa Cruises expands ‘Cruise & Golf’ program to UAE cruises

Harry Johnson Dec 5, 2022 0

Starting this winter, Costa Cruises’ “Cruise & Golf” program will be offered on Costa Toscana’s itineraries in the Arabian Gulf as well as on Costa…

Hotels

Short-term accommodation in Spain rises in 20 big cities

Kanchan Nath Nov 29, 2022

A recent study from the travel industry association of Spain, Exceltur, has shown that short-term accommodation in the 20 biggest cities of Spain is rapidly reaching the number of rooms that…

Hotels

Beyond Green adds three new member properties

Kanchan Nath Nov 24, 2022

Beyond Green, a global portfolio of planet Earth’s most sustainable hotels, has welcomed three new members, including the brand’s first-ever properties in Canada, Spain, and the Caribbean.

Hotels

Hyatt To debut Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina in Portugal

Kanchan Nath Nov 16, 2022

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced plans for the expansion of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection – a new global portfolio of distinct luxury all-inclusive resort brands – to Portugal with…

Mergers & Acquisitions

Reed & Mackay purchases Atlanta Events & Corporate Travel in Spain 

Kanchan Nath Nov 11, 2022

The TripActions Group announced that its premium brand, Reed & Mackay, has completed the acquisition of its long-standing partner, the high-end Spanish corporate travel, meetings &…

Tourism

Spain wants to scrap rule that limits British tourists

Kanchan Nath Nov 11, 2022

Spain’s Secretary of State for the Ministry of Tourism and Industry, Fernando Valdés, wants to scrap the rule that limits British tourists, as well as tourists from other countries, from…

MICE

UAE and Saudi Arabia professionals showcase at Fruit Attraction 2022

Kanchan Nath Nov 9, 2022

Fruit Attraction 2022, the  event for the global fruit and vegetable sector, has concluded following a successful event in Madrid, which welcomed international participants from the United…

Spain

Spain introduces new visa for foreign start-ups & digital nomads

Kanchan Nath Nov 9, 2022

The Spanish Parliament has approved the new law for start-ups and digital nomads, which regulates who is eligible for this visa and anticipates reducing the Corporation Tax for these…

Eturbo News

Tourism Innovation Summit 2022 kicks off in Seville

editor Nov 2, 2022 0

TIS – Tourism Innovation Summit 2022 kicks off on 2 November in Seville (Spain) as a leading event for tourism innovation. The third edition of TIS will generate an economic impact of…

Eturbo News

SKAL International CEO Replaced

Juergen T Steinmetz Nov 1, 2022 0

SKAL International in a surprise development announced its CEO since 2016 left the organization and was temporarily replaced. SKAL International CEO Replaced

Tourism

Spain Has Removed Testing Requirements For Non-EU Visitors

Kristin Mariano Oct 31, 2022

On October 21, Spain removed all the remaining Covid-19 admission requirements for all visitors, regardless of nationality. The era of health paperwork and COVID-19 tests required by…

Spain

Promoting Mallorca at WTM

Kanchan Nath Oct 27, 2022

Catalina Cladera Crespi, Head of the Mallorcan Government and Andreu Serra Martínez, Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport  will attend WTM London 2022 to promote Mallorca’s…

Hotels

Radisson RED launches in Spain with 260 keys

Kanchan Nath Oct 13, 2022

Set in the center of Madrid’s cultural, artistic and culinary scene, Radisson Hotel Group opens its first Radisson RED in Spain, welcoming the vibrant lifestyle brand to the country

Hospitality

Using AI to become zero waste

Kristin Mariano Oct 6, 2022

The Iberostar Group has announced its ambitious plan to install artificial intelligence in its more than 100 hotels globally to become zero waste, reduce food waste and save more than…

Hospitality

Hotelbeds rounds up top 5 trends this summer

Kristin Mariano Oct 5, 2022

As summer just closed, Hotelbeds rounded-up the top 5 trends for this last summer. With rich data gathered from its unique position at the heart of the travel ecosystem, Hotelbeds can…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Spanish Tourist Office launches sustainability hub

Kristin Mariano Oct 5, 2022

The Spanish Tourist Office in London has launched a new Sustainability Hub on their newsroom platform. The hub is dedicated to demonstrating Spain’s sustainable tourism initiatives, such…

Eturbo News

The secret festival returns, on one of the most beautiful islands in the world

Dmytro Makarov Sep 30, 2022 0

A surprise musical line-up, haute cuisine, commitment to the environment and the best beer will come together in a new edition of SON Estrella Galicia Posidonia which will be attended by…

Hotels

Tivoli Hotels & Resorts to debut in Spain

Kanchan Nath Sep 29, 2022

Tivoli Hotels & Resorts as a brand will debut in Spain with the upcoming launch of Tivoli La Caleta Resort in Tenerife.

Eturbo News

ibis Styles: Bangkok and Sevilla hotels exhibit original art

Dmytro Makarov Sep 29, 2022 0

ibis Styles is bringing new artistic pop to the metaverse with its 2022 #OpenToCreators global campaign, in partnership with world-renowned digital creator and contest ambassadors @tikkywow …

Spain

Spain plans to unfold its digital nomad visa scheme

Kanchan Nath Sep 28, 2022

Authorities in Spain have announced that they plan to issue digital nomad visas in order to offer citizens of the United States as well as those from non-European Union countries the…

Tourism

Best destinations for a winter honeymoon

Kristin Mariano Sep 22, 2022

DiscoverCars.com have created a ranking to find out the best cities in Europe for a winter honeymoon. They did this by analysing factors such as the number of spas and romantic hotels in…

Spain

Spain sees intense recovery of tourism

Kanchan Nath Sep 21, 2022

Spain received nearly nine million passengers from international airports in August, representing 87% of those who arrived in the same month of 2019, according to data published yesterday by…

Hospitality

Bedsonline supports its clients in the face of soaring booking demand

Kristin Mariano Aug 19, 2022

Bedsonline's latest figures show that booking demand is stronger than ever, with a 114% increase in gross sales in UK 2022 financial year compared to the same period in 2019. As…

Spain

Seek the sun in Seville, Spain

Kanchan Nath Aug 17, 2022

The Bucket List Company has shared a new study on the sunniest European destinations that holiday goers can reach in less than three hours from London.

Hospitality

Hotel Arts Barcelona: Spain’s swankiest hotel is an art and design lover’s paradise

Megha Paul Aug 8, 2022

Styled to embrace the destination’s defining legacy, the iconic beachside, urban resort Hotel Arts Barcelona stands as the tallest building in the city, with a contemporary glass and steel…

Hospitality

Hilton Mallorca Galatzo gears up to host World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2022

Megha Paul Jul 27, 2022

The leading travel industry figureheads and decision-makers from across the continent will attend the red-carpet gala reception on 1 October 2022

Hospitality

Hotelbeds launches new Environmental, Social and Governance Strategy

Kristin Mariano Jul 26, 2022

Hotelbeds has today announced its new Environmental, Social and Governance strategy, which aims, as Hotelbeds’ CEO Nicolas Huss describes, "to take Hotelbeds' position on ESG to the next…

Travel and tourism deal activity up in first half of 2022

Harry Johnson Jul 8, 2022

While travel and tourism deal activity improved in several key global markets, some markets experienced decline Travel and tourism deal activity up in first half of 2022

Costa Cruises christens its new LNG-powered flagship in Barcelona

Harry Johnson Jun 18, 2022

Costa Cruises today celebrated in the port of Barcelona, Spain, the christening ceremony of Costa Toscana, the newest Italian-flagged ship in the Costa Cruises fleet, with the theme of “The…

Eturbo News

Most memorable passenger aircraft in history

Linda S. Hohnholz Jun 16, 2022

When you fly, do you have a favorite aircraft? Do you hope upon hope that your next trip will place you in your most memorable passenger jet liner in the sky? Would you go so far as to pay a…

car rental

71% of Europeans will be traveling this summer

Harry Johnson Jun 15, 2022

The findings of 21st edition of the Holiday Barometer have been announced today. The survey was conducted among 15,000 people across 15 countries. The survey was taken between April 26 and…

Tourism

Spain unveils Slow Travel campaign

Megha Paul Jun 9, 2022

The new campaign will highlight sustainable forms of travel in Spain and its islands

The Future of Tourism according to the World Tourism Barometer

Juergen T Steinmetz Jun 6, 2022

eTurboNews | eTN Tourism leaders are easy to announce and celebrate behind the resilience of the international travel and tourism industry. This resilience is now also echoed by the World…

Tourism

Spain to grant more work visas to combat labour shortages

Megha Paul Jun 6, 2022

Spain plans to relax work permit rules for foreigners, its social security and migration minister said

Tourism

Number of tourists visiting Spain in April up nearly tenfold

Megha Paul Jun 3, 2022

6.1 million foreign tourists arrived in Spain in April against 629,000 in the same month 2021, when several COVID-19 restrictions were still in place

Club Med Opens Its First Spanish Resort In Over 20 Years In Marbella

Dmytro Makarov May 27, 2022

Club Med Opens Its First Spanish Resort In Over 20 Years In Marbella - Club Med, the pioneer of the all-inclusive concept, has officially opened its newest European resort, Club Med Magna…

Azamara Starts Summer With Mediterranean Cruises

Dmytro Makarov May 27, 2022

Azamara Starts Summer With Mediterranean Cruises - With Azamara Journey returning to sail today, the fleet’s four ships are all sailing the high seas Azamara, the upmarket cruise line and…

Global

Spain lifts ban on entry of vaccinated travellers from non-EU countries

Megha Paul May 25, 2022

The Spanish authorities have finally decided to permit entry for travellers from third countries who have been vaccinated against COVID-19

Luxury Travel

Madrid becomes the world capital of luxury tourism

Kristin Mariano May 23, 2022

From October 5 to October 7, 2022, Madrid will become once again the world capital of luxury tourism.

Air

Flights to Spain this summer expected to reach 93% of pre-pandemic levels

Megha Paul May 20, 2022

Cirium, the aviation data specialist predicts the June to August period will see a total of 47 million seats on 280,000 flights arriving in Spain from worldwide departure points

Cruise

Hola Barcelona! Valiant Lady arrives in Mediterranean homeport

Megha Paul May 17, 2022

Virgin Voyages' newest lady ship has cruised into Barcelona ahead of its inaugural Mediterranean season

Eturbo News

SKAL World President introduces a new Tourism Leadership for Generation Z and Industry 4.0

Juergen T Steinmetz May 16, 2022

SKAL World President introduces a new Tourism Leadership for Generation Z and Industry 4.0 - Skal World President Burcin Turkkan addressed the Skal USA National Convention (NASC)…

Eturbo News

Ukraine is the Winner! It’s official!

Juergen T Steinmetz May 15, 2022

Ukraine is the Winner! It’s official! - The jury didn’t want it to happen, but The Eurovision Song Contest, sometimes abbreviated to ESC and often known simply as Eurovision…

Eturbo News

Global Travel Trends in Asia-Pacific

editor May 14, 2022

Global Travel Trends in Asia-Pacific - The easing of travel restrictions across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has led to a clear increase in bookings, according to Trip.com data. Though…

Eturbo News

Travel Hotspots Especially for Seniors

editor May 12, 2022

Travel Hotspots Especially for Seniors - If you’re a senior over 60, you likely are making or enjoying a travel bucket list. It’s that time of life to retire, slow down from the rat race,…

Airlines and Aviation

Vueling becomes the first airline to sell flights in the metaverse

Kristin Mariano May 11, 2022

Vueling, an airline owned by IAG, will open a new sales channel in the metaverse.

Eturbo News

Lufthansa and Eurowings Discover offer special flights to the UEFA Europa League final

Harry Johnson May 6, 2022

Lufthansa and Eurowings Discover offer special flights to the UEFA Europa League final - Eintracht Frankfurt has been in the final of the UEFA Europa League since yesterday evening. It is…

Eturbo News

Air Transat and WestJet launch new transatlantic codeshare

Harry Johnson Apr 29, 2022

Air Transat and WestJet launch new transatlantic codeshare - Today, Air Transat and WestJet have launched a new transatlantic codeshare. WestJet’s “WS” code is now…

Hospitality

How Hotelbeds is helping Ukrainian refugees in Poland find work and accommodation

Megha Paul Apr 22, 2022

B2B travel tech company Hotelbeds and Polish NGO the MaYa Foundation have announced a new partnership dedicated to helping Ukrainian refugees find work and temporary accommodation in the…

Travel Agents

Spanish travellers want health and wellness holidays

Kristin Mariano Apr 4, 2022

According to GlobalData’s recently published report, ‘Source Market Insight: Spain (2022),’ the pandemic’s impact on mental health has spurred greater demand for health and wellness holidays…

Cruise

P&O Cruises returns to full service

Megha Paul Mar 29, 2022

Marking P&O Cruises’ first full return to service since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic two years ago, Arcadia has sailed to the Canary Islands

Easter escape at Hotel Arts Barcelona combines mediterranean vibes, springtime city break sightseeing and kids’ programming

Chris Head Mar 28, 2022

With Barcelona’s balmy April temperatures beckoning, Hotel Arts Barcelona is ready to open the doors to spring and sunshine with fun-filled family stays on the Mediterranean over the Easter…

Tourism

Middle East UNWTO office sets new travel goals

Megha Paul Mar 21, 2022

UNWTO and Saudi Arabia have agreed on steps they will jointly take to turn tourism into a driver of growth, opportunity and development across the Middle East.

Features

1,461% more British travellers in Spain last January compared to 2021

Megha Paul Mar 7, 2022

Spain recovered about 60 per cent of international tourist arrivals compared to the pre-pandemic era

UNWTO and UEFA join hands to promote sports and tourism

Megha Paul Feb 25, 2022

World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) have agreed to jointly promote the benefits of sports and sports tourism for development and…

Hotel Arts Barcelona offers spring breakers the ultimate luxury getaway

Chris Head Feb 22, 2022

Hotel Arts Barcelona, an iconic urban, beachside resort that towers 44 floors above the Mediterranean Sea, extends itself as the ideal spring break destination for couples, families and…

Spain relaxes health entry requirements for young non-EU travellers

Kristin Mariano Feb 22, 2022

Starting 14 February, families can enjoy a more relaxing travel to Spain with the new and easier health entry requirements for Non-EU travellers with ages between 12-17.

Tourism

Spain releases new entry requirements

Megha Paul Feb 15, 2022

From now on, UK children and teenagers aged between 12 and 17 can present a negative NAAT test (PCR or similar), taken within 72 hours of arrival to Spain, as an alternative to presenting a…

Emirates signs deal with Turespaña to boost tourism to Spain

Megha Paul Feb 8, 2022

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Turespaña, Spanish Tourism Institute, to help boost trade and tourism to Spain

Emirates signs agreement with Turespaña to boost tourism to Spain

Kristin Mariano Feb 8, 2022

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Turespaña, Spanish Tourism Institute, to help boost trade and tourism to Spain.

Spain to launch digital nomad visa soon

Megha Paul Feb 3, 2022

Spain will unfold plans for the digital nomad visa during the following months in an effort to attract internationals who can temporarily live in Spain while working for companies or clients…

Tourism

Valencia, Spain: The healthiest city in the world

Kristin Mariano Jan 31, 2022

Valencia has once again been named the healthiest city in the world according to Money.co.uk. Crowned consecutively for a second year, the study evaluates how cities prioritise the health of…

UNWTO unveils tourism investment guide

Megha Paul Jan 24, 2022

UNWTO has launched the first in a series of tourism investment guidelines focused on a specific country, representing a comprehensive tool for parties interested in foreign direct investment…

The Standard, Ibiza is opening its doors in April

Kristin Mariano Jan 21, 2022

The Standard, Ibiza, the White Isle’s most anticipated opening and the newest addition to The Standard’s growing portfolio, is officially taking reservations ahead of its 1 April 2022…

Real Madrid arrives in Riyadh on Emirates Expo Superjumbo, ready for Spanish Super Cup match

Megha Paul Jan 14, 2022

Emirates A380 emblazoned with the blue Expo 2020 'mobility' livery has landed in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, carrying one of the most popular clubs in global football; Real Madrid

Spain’s Costa Daurada join hands with Manchester’s women football team

Megha Paul Jan 3, 2022

This partnership will position Costa Daurada as the Official Tourism Partner of Manchester City Women’s Football Club

Global

Spain’s hotel bookings jump five-fold in November

Megha Paul Dec 31, 2021

The number of nights booked by tourists in Spanish hotels surged five-fold in November from the same month a year earlier, but was still 20 per cent lower than in November 2019

AviaDev returns to València in 2022 to transform European regional air connectivity

Megha Paul Dec 30, 2021

From 30 November to 2 December 2022, European airlines, regional airports, and tourism boards will return to València to celebrate the fourth edition of AviaDev Europe, a platform to…

Expansion spree: James Villas adds 600 new properties to Mallorca portfolio

Megha Paul Dec 17, 2021

UK villa holiday provider James Villas has announced the largest product expansion of its 35-year history with the addition of hundreds of new properties across Mallorca

Blanket border closures must end, says UNWTO

Megha Paul Dec 8, 2021

United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has called out against the introduction of blanket restrictions on travel, as witnessed in recent days

Zurab Pololikashvili re-elected Secretary General for UNWTO

Megha Paul Dec 3, 2021

United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has re-elected Zurab Pololikashvili to the role of general secretary of the organisation

Global tourism sees uptick but recovery fragile

Megha Paul Nov 30, 2021

While international tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) increased by 58% in July-September compared to the same period of 2020, they remained 64% below 2019 levels, said the UN World Trade…

Fifth of destinations still completely shut to tourism

Megha Paul Nov 29, 2021

One out of five destinations continue to have their borders completely closed as new surges of Covid-19 impact the restart of international tourism

Reopening updates

5 destinations open for travel right now

Kristin Mariano Nov 10, 2021

As vaccination rates continue to go up, more destinations are reopening to tourists.

Spain logs in steep rise in foreign travel

Megha Paul Nov 8, 2021

International travel to Spain is recovering fast and could allow the tourism-dependent nation to reach pre-pandemic foreign visitor levels by 2022

Future of Tourism World Summit debuts in Barcelona

Megha Paul Nov 3, 2021

UNWTO joined the Advanced Leadership Foundation and the Incyde Foundation of the Chambers of Commerce of Spain for the opening day of the Future of Tourism World Summit

Andalucía launches new plan to reform region’s tourism

Megha Paul Nov 2, 2021

Ministry of Tourism for Andalucía has introduced the new General Plan for the Sustainable Tourism of Andalucía META 2027 (META 2027 Plan), designed to reform the region’s tourism strategy…

Tourism

València crowned European Capital of Smart Tourism 2022

Megha Paul Oct 29, 2021

València has been named European Capital of Smart Tourism 2022 as the city's candidacy has been chosen by a jury of the European Commission

Here’s what you need to know as Spain eases entry rules for Gulf visitors, no test or vaccine proof needed

Megha Paul Oct 20, 2021

Spain has eased entry procedures for travel purpose from the Gulf following improvement in the pandemic  situation and the progress in vaccination rollout, both in Spain and the region

Green shoots of tourism recovery this summer: UNWTO

Megha Paul Oct 4, 2021

International tourism enjoyed signs of rebound in June and July as some destinations eased travel restrictions and the global vaccination rollout advanced in many parts of the world

How UNWTO prepared Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action ahead of COP26

Megha Paul Sep 23, 2021

In preparation for COP26, two information sessions were held on the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism

Best months to visit Spain

Chris Head Sep 20, 2021

Whether that’s Spain’s gorgeous beaches, wondrous tourist spots, the variety of Spanish festivals, or whatever attracts you to the country the most, we’ve got you covered with this short and…

Do I need a visa for Spain? Heres the visa policy

Chris Head Sep 20, 2021

If you’re considering traveling to Spain for any reason, especially if it’s your first time, you are probably wondering about the Spain visa requirements. Even if it’s your 50th trip to the…

Features

Zoom Towns: These are locations that will pay you to move there in 2021

Megha Paul Aug 31, 2021

New research from William Russell has revealed the cities, states and entire countries that will pay you to move there

Medical & Health Tourism

Spain Health Control Form – what is it?

Chris Head Aug 28, 2021

If you are planning on visiting Spain and its countless heart-stirring beaches that dot the nation's coastline, we'd like to draw your attention to the Spanish Health Control Form — an entry…

Tourism

València becomes first city in world to measure water footprint of tourist activity

Megha Paul Aug 26, 2021

València has reached a new milestone in its commitment to the development of sustainable tourism by becoming the first city in the world to measure the water footprint of tourist activity

Hospitality

Spain’s holiday bookings in August surpass pre-pandemic levels

Megha Paul Jul 23, 2021

On the back of domestic tourism and a perception that rented properties are safer than hotels, Spanish holiday rentals for August are more heavily booked than before the Covid-19 pandemic

Tourism

Spain topples UK from top holiday booking spot

Megha Paul Jul 13, 2021

Spain has now toppled the UK staycation from its top spot with 29% of bookings, the UK is 12% of bookings and Greece remains at 8% of all summer holiday bookings made

Tourism

UNWTO launches ‘Jobs Factory’ to kickstart tourism jobs recovery

Megha Paul Jun 18, 2021

UNWTO has launched Jobs Factory, powered by Hosco, the global hospitality network to connect talent with employers across the sector

Hospitality

Sabre becomes first GDS to offer microstays

Megha Paul May 27, 2021

Sabre and BYHOURS have signed a new agreement to provide Sabre’s agency community with relevant content that will allow them to sell rooms by the hour through the BYHOURS’ Sabre Red App

Tourism

UNWTO makes history with opening of first regional office in the Middle East in Riyadh

Megha Paul May 27, 2021

UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has opened its first regional office for the Middle East in Riyadh, bringing the United Nations specialized agency closer to its members and advancing…

Global

Innovation and digital at centre of tourism recovery as UNWTO logs into Google

Megha Paul May 24, 2021

The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Google have signed a new agreement to work together and lead global tourism’s recovery through innovation, education, and market intelligence

Reopening updates

Spanish President Pedro Sánchez: “This summer we will safely receive all visitors”

Kristin Mariano May 24, 2021

The president announced that, from 24 May, Spain will allow the entry of British tourists and nine other nationalities, without restrictions or sanitary requirements.

Tourism

UNWTO logs in to Facebook to restart travel

Megha Paul Apr 20, 2021

UNWTO and Facebook have partnered to help global destinations make use of the power of digital marketing as they look to welcome tourists back safely

Tourism

Tourist arrivals fall 87% in January 2021

Megha Paul Apr 1, 2021

The devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on global tourism has carried on into 2021, with new data showing an 87% fall in international tourist arrivals in January as compared to 2020

Tourism

Global community should support small island developing states, says UNWTO

Megha Paul Mar 31, 2021

UNWTO) is calling for the international community to show solidarity with ‘small island developing states’ (SIDS) by ensuring they have access to Covid-19 vaccinations