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Spain launches new visitor information tool
The new tool from Turespaña allows holidaymakers to consult Covid-19 travel restrictions to Spain as well as entry and exit requirements from their respective countries.
Spain hopes to open doors to British travellers this month
Spain minister of tourism, Reyes Maroto, outlined how PCR tests may not be a requirement for British travellers arriving in the country given the current epidemiological data and Covid-19 vaccination rate.
JW Marriott Madrid pencilled in for next year
Located in the central Plaza de Canalejas, JW Marriott Madrid will be developed by Millenium Hotels Real Estate as part of their lease agreement with a wholly owned subsidiary of Belagua.
Four Seasons expected to make Mallorca debut in 2023
Four Seasons and Emin Capital, a private equity investment company, have confirmed plans for the hotel company to manage the former Hotel Formentor in Mallorca, Spain.
Canary Islands added to UK quarantine-free list
In perhaps the best piece of news for the UK hospitality industry in several weeks, the Canary Islands have been added to the quarantine safe list.
Spanish archipelagos strike tourism deal with central government
The Spanish government has reached an agreement with the regional governments of the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands on a protocol to establish travel corridors with European countries.
Brittany Ferries to launch new Spanish connections
Brittany Ferries has announced its newest ship, Galicia, is to take to the seas linking the UK with Spain. She will sail two round trips a week connecting Portsmouth and Santander.
Spanish authorities argue country remains safe for tourists
Following a recent uptick in coronavirus cases in some regions, the UK director of the Spanish Tourist Office, Javier Piñanes, has outlined the measures the country is taking to protect visitors.
Jet2 brings passengers home from Spain early
Hundreds of customers are thought to have had flights back to the UK cancelled and been asked to return sooner than planned. Travellers were informed of the changes via emails and text messages.
Quarantine decision takes toll on fragile Spanish tourism sector
Tracking data highlights the fragile recovery in passenger jet flights between the UK and Spain, while confidence has also been shaken by the reintroduction of quarantine measures.
Spain critical of ‘unjust’ quarantine restrictions
Spanish prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has branded a UK government decision to reintroduce quarantine measures as “unjust”. Approximately 19 million British travellers visited Spain in 2019.
Ryanair reports sharp losses for first quarter
The low-cost carrier said over 99 per cent of the fleet grounded has been grounded from mid-March until the end June, in response to the Covid-19 outbreak.