Spain Tourism News
La Palma appoints Hills Balfour for UK promotion
La Palma has appointed leading travel and tourism public relations and marketing agency, Hills Balfour, to spearhead its public relations campaign in the UK & Ireland for the remainder of the year. The partnership has been signed to further awareness of the destination (one of the seven Canary Islands) in the UK & Ireland market, as well as position La Palma, otherwise known as La Isla Bonita meaning ‘’The pretty island’, as a short haul destination with a variety of offerings.
Cristiano Ronaldo welcomes Pestana CR7 hotel to Madeira
The man himself might be focused on the Portugal v Poland match at Euro 2016 today, but the Cristiano Ronaldo empire rolls on with the opening of the Pestana CR7 hotel. Opening tomorrow in Funchal, Madeira, the highly anticipated opening marks the ‘kick off’ of the partnership between Dionísio Pestana and Cristiano Ronaldo – who both hail from the Portuguese island.
Hotel Camiral set to launch at PGA Catalunya Resort in September
The team behind the world-leading PGA Catalunya Resort have confirmed that a new five-star hotel will officially open at the resort in September, following an investment of €33 million. Hotel Camiral is set in the grounds of the scenic 300-hectare resort, on the doorstep of Girona and Barcelona, and will be a welcome addition to the five-star facilities currently on offer at PGA Catalunya Resort.
Norwegian to offer new summer flights from Manchester
Low-cost airline Norwegian continues its growth at Manchester Airport with the addition of two new routes to Malaga and Alicante taking-off this week. Four weekly flights will depart Manchester to Malaga, followed by two weekly flights to Alicante commencing.
Barceló Hotels & Resorts brings new luxury flourish to Madrid
Barceló Hotels & Resorts has opened its flagship hotel in Madrid, Barceló Emperatriz. The former 19th century Palace - which is right in the heart of city’s historical quarter – has been brilliantly transformed into a 146-room, five star hotel. The design was inspired by Eugenia de Montijo – an Empress consort of the French and one of the most powerful and avant-garde women of her time - and a panel of leading 21st Century women known as “Barceló’s Empresses”.
PortAventura launches new website ahead of Ferrari Land arrival
PortAventura World Parks & Resort kicks off the New Year with exciting news and a fresh new corporate image. Today the resort launches its new multi-device website that has been completely overhauled to allow users to enjoy the resort experience from the comfort of their own homes. The final touches to the new website will be implemented over the course of this week but as of today it is accessible online.
Reed Exhibitions signs with Fira de Barcelona to extend ibtm tenure
It was announced during the opening conference for ibtm world 2015 that Reed Exhibitions has signed an extension to its partnership with Barcelona and Fira de Barcelona to remain in the city for the foreseeable future. ibtm world has developed significantly since its move to Barcelona in 2004 and today attracts over 15,000 meetings professionals to the city each year with an estimated economic impact of some €60 million.
Las Colinas Golf & Country Club takes top World Golf Awards title
Las Colinas Golf & Country Club has been heralded as Spain’s Best Golf Course at the World Golf Awards. Voted for by the public and announced at a glittering ceremony in Portugal’s Algarve, this prestigious award ceremony is committed to supporting, promoting and developing the global golf tourism industry by identifying and rewarding excellence in class.
Rooster PR to represent Spanish Tourist Office in UK
Following a competitive pitch process, Rooster PR has been appointed by the Spanish Tourist Office in London. Rooster will be working closely with the in-house PR and social media team on a retained basis to activate key digital and content campaigns for the destination.
British Airways launches new flights to Valencia, Spain
Culture vultures can visit Valencia when British Airways starts flights to Spain’s third biggest city later this year. The direct route from Gatwick begins on November 6th, with four flights a week, which rises to six a week for the summer 2016 season. Famous for its numerous festivals, fine historic buildings, striking futuristic architecture and great museums, Valencia has a thriving nightlife with brilliant beaches making it one of Spain’s must-see destinations.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Spanish cuisine comes to Expo Milano
The theme of Expo Milano 2015 is ‘Feeding the planet, Energy for life’, and reflects on some of the biggest challenges faced by Man – hunger, malnutrition, food health and safety and sustainable agriculture – within the framework of the UN Millenium Development Goals for 2015. Spain is very committed to the theme of this universal exhibition and the central ideas developed in the Spanish Pavilion are related to the five central themes of Expo Milano 2015. Here Breaking Travel News takes a tour of the pavilion.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Renaissance Barcelona Fira Hotel
Located in Barcelona’s Plaza Europa Square, the Renaissance Fira Hotel has taken a revolutionary approach to design, creating a space in which greenery and vegetation have been carefully transformed into an architectural wonder. Here Breaking Travel News report Alice McKeown investigates as she visits the Spanish city for Mobile World Congress.