Barcelona News
Radisson Blu Hotel, Barcelona Sagrada Familia set for spring opening
Radisson Hotel Group has confirmed the signing of Radisson Blu Hotel, Barcelona Sagrada Familia. The relaunched Hotel Barcelona 1882 will become the first property from the brand in the city.
El Palace Barcelona unveils reopening activities
El Palace Barcelona has announced a series of culinary, wellness and leisure activities taking place on the panoramic Rooftop Garden as the hotel reopens next week.
El Palace Barcelona to reopen in September
With over 100 years of history dating back to 1919, El Palace Barcelona is an iconic Grande Dame hotel located in the epicentre of this celebrated Catalan city.
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Leonardo Royal Hotel Fira set for Barcelona as moratorium lifts
Leonardo Hotels has begun work on a new 204-bedroom four-star hotel in Barcelona, the first to be built in the city after a 2015 moratorium on hospitality construction was lifted.
Emirates to launch new Mexico City service in December
Emirates will launch a new daily service from Dubai to Mexico City International Airport, via the Spanish city of Barcelona, on December 9th. Citizens from Mexico, Spain and the UAE only need their passports to enjoy visa-free travel to each respective country.
Etihad Airways launches new route to Barcelona
The inaugural flight, EY49, departed Abu Dhabi this morning carrying a special delegation including dignitaries, media representatives, and senior members of Etihad Airways’ management team.
Etihad Airways to take off for Barcelona in November
Etihad Airways has announced the introduction of a new scheduled service linking Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE, and Barcelona, Spain.
Positive long-term outlook for Barcelona hotel investment, argues HVS
The hotel sector in Barcelona will continue to attract global investors looking for long- to medium-term growth, despite restrictions imposed on new developments in the city and uncertainty following Catalonia’s recent quest for independence.
World Routes to welcome aviation industry to Barcelona
World Routes will this weekend bring together senior decision makers from airports, destinations and airlines to negotiate new air services. Around 2,600 delegates from 130 countries will meet during four days at Barcelona’s Fira Gran Via.
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Walsh leads delegate line-up at World Routes
Senior leaders from the aviation industry have signed on for the World Routes 2017 conference programme, including Willie Walsh, chief executive of International Airlines Group. The annual World Routes forum brings together airlines, airports and tourism authorities to plan and negotiate future air services.
Las Ramblas terror attack kills 13, injures dozens
Thirteen people have been killed and dozens injured after a van hit crowds in the Las Ramblas area of Barcelona on Thursday evening. Spanish later killed five suspected terrorists in the town of Cambrils to stop what they say was another planned vehicle attack.
Azamara ships meet for first time in four years in Barcelona
Sister ships Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest have made a rare appearance together in Barcelona. It is the first time the ships have met for the first time in almost four years.