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Articles tagged “spain”

News Blog

Iberia Tech Failure Causes Delays and Cancellations

Spain’s Iberia has been hit by a computer glitch, affecting its booking and boarding system. “Due to a connectivity issue with our systems, today's flights are experiencing delays,” it said on social media on Saturday. “We apologize to our customers and thank you for your understanding. Everyone at Iberia is working to solve it as…

Matthew Parsons | 1 year ago

News Blog

Spain’s Renfe to Launch New Through Train Service to France by Summer

Spain's rail operator Renfe has begun testing two new cross-border high-speed rail routes to France that could begin carrying passengers by summer. Renfe tested through AVE train service from Madrid Atocha to Marseille on Tuesday, and from Barcelona Sants to Lyon on Monday. Once driver training and familiarization is complete, the operator aims to begin…

Edward Russell | 1 year ago

Tourism

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 | 1 year ago

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

Short-Term Rentals

Southern Europe’s Short-Term Rentals Boosted by Economic Crisis in North

The region is already seeing soaring demand for long-term winter stays because of rising energy costs in the north. The impact on traditional vacation pricing could be huge.

Corina Pons, Catarina Demony and Karolina Tagaris, Reuters | 1 year ago

Southern Europe’s Short-Term Rentals Boosted by Economic Crisis in North

Short-Term Rentals

Spanish Tourism Leaders Lobby to Curb Short-Term Rental Boom

The hollowing out of city centers to make way for tourists is not good in the short-term and just terrible for long-term quality of life for residents and visitors alike.

Reuters | 1 year ago

Spanish Tourism Leaders Lobby to Curb Short-Term Rental Boom

Hotels

IHG Adds Iberostar Brand in Licensing Deal That Expands Its Beach Presence

Meet the 18th IHG brand. And given how major hotel companies are suddenly keen on all-inclusives, expect a buzz around other potential targets, such as Playa and Sandals.

Sean O'Neill | 1 year ago

IHG Adds Iberostar Brand in Licensing Deal That Expands Its Beach Presence

Online Travel

Spain’s eDreams Odiego Says Bargain Hunters Are Behind Bookings Surge

With rising airline ticket prices, the online travel agency is attributing some of its success to its subscription product that gives travelers access to cheaper deals.

Inti Landauro, Reuters | 1 year ago

Spain’s eDreams Odiego Says Bargain Hunters Are Behind Bookings Surge

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 | 1 year ago

News Blog

Amadeus Creates New Payment Business Called Outpayce

Travel technology company Amadeus said it was making a "significant investment" by setting up a wholly-owned business called Outpayce, which will focus on “delivering a smooth and connected travel payment experience across the traveler journey and accelerating the pace of fintech innovation in travel.” It has also applied to the Bank of Spain for an…

Matthew Parsons | 1 year ago

Business Travel

Marriott Works to Accommodate Employees Traveling for ‘Water Cooler’ Meetups

Friction between what company travel managers want for their remote teams, and what hotels can actually give them, does exist. But Marriott says it's on the case.

Matthew Parsons | 1 year ago

Marriott Works to Accommodate Employees Traveling for ‘Water Cooler’ Meetups