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Rhythmic Spanish daily life and an affordable fashion ‘temple’ in Madrid

December 15, 2024102 Views

I have lived in Madrid with my young family for three years, managing a multimedia team covering everything from politics and economics to Spain’s world-beating fashion companies, its booming tourism industry and its agricultural sector under pressure from climate change. With its many landscaped parks – Retiro being the most famous, Madrid Rio my favourite – this modern and wealthy European capital is legendary for its café, restaurant and nightlife culture. Even a cost-of-living crisis has not dampened Spaniards’ enthusiasm for their “bar de siempre” - their usual watering holes. They just adapt their orders to small beers or glasses of vermouth in these more straitened times. People walk outside "La Fontanilla" tavern in La Latina neighbourhood. REUTERS/Ana Beltran When vis...

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Creating a lasting legacy for destinations through sports tourism

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December 2, 2024100 Views

Sports Tourism can play a key role in helping tourism destinations and businesses diversify. To achieve this, public and private cooperation will be essential for the future of this growing sector. The 3rd World Sports Tourism Congress (WSTC) gathered worldwide experts and leaders of sports and tourism at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid. Co-organized by UN Tourism and the Government of the Region of Madrid, with support of Visit Nayarit and Turkish Airlines, the Congress highlighted the transformative potential of sports tourism as a driver of economic growth, social development, and sustainability. UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili said: “This Congress, as well as the whole line of activity on Sports Tourism developed by UN Tourism through the Affiliate ...

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Madrid sets the stage for the 3rd World Sports Tourism Congress

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November 27, 202485 Views

The 3rd World Sports Tourism Congress (WSTC) will take place on 28-29 November at the iconic Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, Spain. Organized by UN Tourism in collaboration with the Government of the Region of Madrid, with the support of Visit Nayarit and Turkish Airlines, the event will bring together leading voices from the world of Sports Tourism for two days of insightful discussions, innovative strategies, and knowledge exchange. This year’s congress, held under the theme “Tourism and Sport Creating a Lasting Legacy for Destinations,” will transform Madrid into the global center of sports tourism. Attendees will include ministers, high-level officials, industry experts, key players and stakeholders as they explore the role of sports tourism in driving sustainabl...

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Kick-off in Madrid: 3rd World Sports Tourism Congress set to unite global leaders

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November 11, 2024122 Views

The third edition of the World Sports Tourism Congress (WSTC), organised by UN Tourism and the Government of the Region of Madrid, returns on 28 and 29 November at the famous Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. For two days, under the theme "Tourism and Sport Creating a Lasting Legacy for Destinations", the congress will bring together leading personalities from the worlds of sport and tourism to share innovative ideas, best practices, and knowledge on the subject, including its economic impact, its contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and strategies to effectively promote destinations through sport events and sponsorships. Sports Tourism has the potential to drive social, economic, and environmental initiatives, accelerate development, and create a lasting positive...

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Avani makes a double debut in Europe

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June 22, 2023791 Views

Introduces Avani Alonso Martínez in Madrid and Avani Palazzo Moscova in Milan Avani Hotels & Resorts, the upscale lifestyle brand of Minor Hotels, has announced its debut in Spain and Italy with the opening of Avani Alonso Martínez and Avani Palazzo Moscova. Situated in the vibrant cities of Madrid and Milan respectively, these remarkable properties embody Avani's modern and functional approach. Featuring meticulously designed spaces that are smart, flexible and social, Avani's entrance into these cosmopolitan destinations marks an exciting new chapter for the brand. Avani Alonso Martínez and Avani Palazzo Moscova have been designed for millennial-minded travellers, offering a host of hand-picked experiences that immerse guests in the local culture. Crafted with a forward-th...

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Sheep take over Madrid’s streets as they head for winter pastures

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October 23, 2022149 Views

Sheep replaced cars on the streets of Madrid on Sunday, as shepherds following ancient herding routes led their flocks through the centre of the Spanish capital to southerly pastures for winter grazing. Locals and tourists lined the route and watched as thousands of sheep walked through the city, the bells around their necks providing a noisy soundtrack. A flock of sheep are herded past the Santa Cruz Palace during the annual sheep parade, during which shepherds exercise their right to use traditional migration routes for their livestock from northern Spain to winter grazing pasture land in the southern areas of the country, on the streets of Madrid, Spain, October 23, 2022. REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura The annual event was revived in 1994 as part of Madrid's annual Fiesta de la ...

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UNWTO general assembly gets underway in Madrid

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December 1, 2021956 Views

Tourism leaders from every global region have arrived in Madrid for the 24th Session of the UNWTO General Assembly. Ministers of Tourism will be joined by representatives of international organizations and from across the private sector for the first truly global tourism meeting to be held since the start of the pandemic, with innovation, education and investments high on the agenda. In all, more than 1,000 participants, representing 135 countries and including 84 Ministers and Vice-Ministers of Tourism will attend the most important meeting of the United Nations specialized agency for tourism. UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili said: “Guided by UNWTO, global tourism is facing up to the challenges of today while looking to the opportunities of tomorrow. The UNWTO Gener...

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Spain to become centre of world tourism for three days

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November 26, 20211226 Views

More than 500 delegates from around the world, including Ministers of Tourism of UNWTO Member States, international organizations, as well as leaders from the private sector and civil society, will participate in the meeting of the supreme governing body of this specialized agency of the United Nations. On 1 to 3 December, Madrid will host the 24th General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), where the future of a strategic sector for many countries after the pandemic will be analysed, bearing in mind the commitment to a more inclusive and sustainable tourism. Tourists pose for pictures at the rooftop terrace of the Riu Plaza Espana hotel in Madrid, Spain. REUTERS/Susana Vera Innovation, education and rural development In line with the UNWTO's core priorities, t...

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Art lovers flock to see master Antonio Lopez paint on Madrid square

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August 18, 20211298 Views

It's not often you get the chance to see a master at work, but Madrid residents have recently been able to watch one of Spain's greatest living artists set up his studio under the blazing sun on the famous Puerta del Sol square. Every day from 6.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. since the start of July, painter and sculptor Antonio Lopez, 85, has positioned his large easel and canvas and begun mixing his paints, as a crowd of shoppers, dog walkers and art lovers assembles around him. Spanish artist Antonio Lopez prepares to paint the famous Puerta del Sol square in Madrid, Spain, August 5, 2021. REUTERS/Juan Medina Seeing such a famous face installed among the tourist shops and lottery stalls of Puerta del Sol has excited many locals. "It's a once-in-a-lifetime moment because Antonio Lopez is...

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World heritage status to Madrid’s Paseo del Prado and Retiro Park

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July 25, 2021993 Views

UNESCO added Madrid's historic Paseo del Prado boulevard and Retiro Park to its list of world heritage sites on Sunday. The tree-lined Paseo del Prado, in the centre of the Spanish capital, is home to the Prado museum, while Retiro Park, just off the Paseo del Prado, is one of the city's most visited attractions. Royal Astronomical Observatory. Photo © Ayuntamiento de Madrid Located at the urban heart of Madrid, the 200-hectare cultural landscape evolved since the creation of the tree-lined Paseo del Prado avenue, a prototype of the Hispanic alameda, in the 16th century. The avenue features major fountains, notably the Fuente de Cibeles and the Fuente de Neptuno, and the Plaza de Cibeles, an iconic symbol of the city, surrounded by prestigious buildings. The site embodies a ne...