Articles tagged “madrid”

Experiences

The Tour Guide Keeping the Spirit Alive at Madrid’s Chamberi Ghost Train Station

Madrid’s metro keeps the bustling city functioning smoothly, but most commuters don’t know about the Chamberí ghost station. So Javier Garrido Garde takes visitors on a tour of a largely forgotten part of Madrid's history.

Sonia Menken, Skift | 2 years ago

The Tour Guide Keeping the Spirit Alive at Madrid’s Chamberi Ghost Train Station

News Blog

Spain’s Tourism Minister Quits to Run for Madrid Mayor

Spain's Tourism, Trade and Industry Minister Reyes Maroto will quit to run for mayor of Madrid, triggering a cabinet reshuffle, she said on Monday. During her stint in government, Maroto took the lead on protecting the tourism sector during the pandemic and now heads negotiations over European Union-financed subsidies for industries such as car and…

Jason Clampet | 2 years ago

Tourism

France and Spain Stay Hopeful and Agile as Global Tourism’s Titans

Some international travelers have been reconsidering their planned trips this year, even to countries safely far from the Ukraine war. Tourism leaders in France and Spain have been reacting in innovative and nimble ways.

Sean O'Neill | 3 years ago

France and Spain Stay Hopeful and Agile as Global Tourism’s Titans

Meetings

Spain Tries to Lure Next-Gen Meeting Planners With Virtual Trade Show

It's surprising that more destinations don't create virtual trade shows like this. Although with virtual reality looming on the horizon and growing numbers of millennials moving into decision-making roles, that could motivate more cities to build these platforms in coming years.

Greg Oates, Skift | 9 years ago

Spain Tries to Lure Next-Gen Meeting Planners With Virtual Trade Show

Hotels

Madrid Bans Use of Airbnb and Other Short-Term Rentals for Less than 5 Days

Spain needs to balance regulating the black-market economy with making it easier to start a business or keep one running.

Jason Clampet, Skift | 10 years ago

Madrid Bans Use of Airbnb and Other Short-Term Rentals for Less than 5 Days

Airlines

Spanish Airports Are Testing Travelers to See if They’re Happy

It's a simple way to gauge how your customers are feeling, but it needs more insight into why they are feeling this way.

Marisa Garcia, Skift | 10 years ago

Spanish Airports Are Testing Travelers to See if They’re Happy

Tourism

Tokyo Will Host the 2020 Summer Olympics

It was no competition. The IOC learned the hard way in Sochi that corruption, infrastructure costs, and conflict don't make the games any better. Japan was the most buttoned-up host they could find.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 11 years ago

Tourism

Madrid, Istanbul and Tokyo Patiently Wait for Tomorrow’s Olympic Decision

Whatever the IOC's decision, these three cities represent excellent choices for the summer games.

Jason Clampet, Skift | 11 years ago

Madrid, Istanbul and Tokyo Patiently Wait for Tomorrow’s Olympic Decision

Airlines

Cafés at Madrid-Barajas go dry as workers stage first successful walkout

The combination of overcrowded hallways and no coffee is bound to make Barajas an unpleasant place to be if the series of strikes continue.

Skift | 11 years ago

Airlines

Spain’s already hurting tourism industry takes another hit from air taxes

It’s more than taxes hurting Spain’s vital industry, but any cost that motivates visitors to look elsewhere or the Spanish from traveling domestically is a risky move and likely not worth the extra gains.

Skift | 12 years ago

Spain’s already hurting tourism industry takes another hit from air taxes