Yearly Archives: 2015

Barceló is set to open its first five-star hotel in Madrid

If all goes according to plan, the Barceló Emperatriz hotel will be opening in the last quarter of this year. The chain aims to carry out a full refurbishment of the hotel to not only improve quality but also to give it a distinctive character in which everything revolves round the last French empress, Eugenia… Read more »

Madrid Golf Experience 2015

Madrid Golf was the organiser of the MADRID GOLF EXPERIENCE, held from 8 to 10 May at the headquarters of the Madrid Golf Federation Technical Skills Centre. A new format event that was held at a golf course for the first time with the intention of attracting more visitors, industry professionals and enthusiasts. MADRID GOLF… Read more »

The Strawberry Train

The Strawberry Train – or “Tren de la Fresa” – sets off in the spring and summer seasons, making the same journey it has traditionally taken since 1984 between Madrid and Aranjuez. The train, a replica of the very first train to operate in the Region of Madrid, leaves from the Railway Museum. The Strawberry… Read more »

Pestana will be managing the luxury hotel in Madrid’s Plaza Mayor

Grupo Pestana has submitted the best financial proposal for the competition for awarding the contract for managing the future 5-star hotel based in Casa de la Carnicería, owned by Madrid City Council and situated in Plaza Mayor. The Portuguese chain, currently in the process of internationalising the brand in Europe, will be operating the luxury… Read more »

AMALUNA (6 MAY – 21 JUNE)

Madrid is staging Cirque du Soleil´s latest production. It is the first time that the Spanish capital has had the honour of hosting the European premiere of a show by the renowned Canadian troupe. Written and directed by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus, Amaluna is the first Cirque du Soleil show whose acrobat ratio of females to males… Read more »

Salón de Gourmets (13-16 April)

The city of Madrid continues to pay tribute to gastronomy. The 29th Salón de Gourmets fair was held at IFEMA from 13 to 16 April. The Salón de Gourmets (International Quality Food & Drink Fair) brings together more than 200 activities: food and wine tastings, presentations, demonstrations, contests, etc. A wealth of products, culinary techniques… Read more »