Sep 19
Spain DMC’s members had sent a complaint letter to Spanish Tourism Department, among others governing bodies, explaining how the VAT rate rise will affect DMC sector competitiveness. On the letter, the association exposes its concerns about the implementation of the increase on travel agencies segment and expresses its “indignation” with the conservative government. The association …
Jul 11
EIBTM, the Global Meetings and Events Exhibition will celebrate its 25th birthday in the Fira Gran Via in Barcelona, the 27th, 28th and 29th of November. EIBTM is the European part of the IBTM Portfolio, a grouping of the world’s leading showcases for the meetings and events industry held in five different destinations. The Spanish …
Jun 22
A new tax attached to the Tourism industry will apply next November the 1st in Catalunya region. The new tourist tax will be imposed by the executive council of Catalonia as has been approved without the support of the external politic groups, hoteliers and tourist traders in general. The law affects directly to hotels, camping’s …
Jun 20
Established over half a century ago, Relais & Châteaux is an association of the world’s finest hoteliers, chefs and restaurateurs with more than 500 members. Established in about 55 countries, it counts 26 establishments in Spain with 8 of them in Catalonia. The new guide 2012 counts 708 pages full of novelties: new establishments have …
Jun 18
Hold each year in Barcelona, the World Mobile Congress is the international event which defines the GSMA’s world industry. During last edition, big-hitting CEOs speaked at Barcelona Mobile Congress 2012, and shattered attendance record again with more than 67.000 attendees from 205 countries showcasing how they are Redefining Mobile and 97% hotel occupancy in Barcelona. No …
Jun 13
Renovated in 2005 by architects Virginia Figueras and Franco Corada, the Hotel De Las Letras in Madrid used to be the home of the Count of Artaza at the beginning of the 20th century. Today, the building is included in the city’s heritage register and proposes a convention hall, a banquets hall, some meeting …
May 11
Are you planning an incentive travel in Spain? If this is the case, you have to be sure you know the best way to get to the city; and providing you with this and other useful information is something a good DMC can do for you. Checking airports conexions sometimes supose a mess for managers. Because …
Apr 30
The new luxury tourist is between 33 and 45 and looking for new experiences. The upscale travelers demand a personalized service, diversity and value for money. The new luxury tourist is between 33 and 45 and looking for new experiences. The upscale travelers demand a personalized service, diversity and value for money. The new luxury …
Apr 27
It is not always easy to prove attendance to events offers the best ROI, for benefits are not that evident or predictable and hardly ever immediate. However, there are still strong arguments to keep both attending and organizing trade shows and business events, two of the main ones being: When the ultimate purpose is …
Apr 19
Malaga Airport signs a collaboration agreement with Turkish Airlines to operate as “hub” to 49 international emerging markets with great potential. Málaga will be closer to the big emerging markets thanks to the collaboration agreement signed in January 2012 by the city’s mayor, Francisco de la Torre and general manager of the airline Turkish Airlines …
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