The hotel, formerly known as Madrid Atocha Affiliated by Meliá and located in the literary heart of Madrid, has undergone a complete renovation and will reopen under the Meliá Collection brand, in response to the increasing demand for luxury accommodations in the capital city
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Far-right AfD launches EU election campaign amid turmoil
Germany's far-right AfD party launched its EU election campaign amidst controversy, including the absence of its lead candidate due to an espionage-related arrest and declining poll ratings. Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) launched its European Parliament election campaign in Donaueschingen, seeking to regain momentum in the face of recent controversies. The event … [Read More...]
Pope greets artists and inmates at Venice Biennale
The Pontiff travelled to Venice to see the Holy See’s pavilion for this year’s Venice Biennale. It’s a first for a pope, and has given the 60th edition of the world’s longest running international art exhibit reason. The Vatican chose to stage its pavilion inside Venice’s women’s prison, and through a deal with the Italian Justice Ministry, invited inmates to work alongside the artists. The … [Read More...]
Minor Hotels Tracks Path to Net Zero with Positive Results
Minor Hotels has made significant strides towards net zero, achieving year-on-year reductions in energy, carbon emission and water intensities, while cutting its organic waste to landfill by more than a quarter, according to its newly released global 2023 Sustainability Report. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read More...]
World of Hyatt Elevates Luxury Portfolio
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announces that World of Hyatt is offering members new access to earn and redeem at a collection of more than 700 boutique and luxury hotels and villas around the globe with Mr & Mrs Smith, the luxury travel platform Hyatt acquired in 2023, now available for booking. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read More...]
Hamas to respond to Israel's hostage proposal in 48 hours
Hamas will respond to the latest proposed deal on the hostages within 48 hours, according to Israeli media. The Hebrew state demanded the release of 33 women, children, the elderly and the sick, while Hamas claimed to have only 20 of them.Israel claimed that its demand was an indisputable condition and threatened ground intervention in Rafah if such a release did not take place. Armoured vehicles … [Read More...]
Saudi Arabia eyes 320,000 new hotel rooms to meet soaring tourism goals
Saudi Arabia is projected to have 320,000 new hotel rooms by 2030 as the Kingdom ramps up efforts to accommodate an annual influx of 150mn tourists, both domestic and international, according to a report by global property consultancy Knight Frank. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read More...]
Can social media swing the EU election?
Compared to the 2019 election more EU platform rules are in place. This June, some 365 million people will be eligible to vote in the EU Elections, including many young voters for whom social media is a vital resource for campaigning. Four countries – Belgium, Germany, Malta and Austria – will allow 16-year-olds to vote, in Greece the minimum age to vote is 17.Five years ago, when the last EU … [Read More...]
Scientists create octopus-inspired ‘super strong’ robotic suction cups
The scientists were inspired by the way natural organisms, such as octopuses, can stick to rocks with their suckers. Researchers at the University of Bristol have developed a robotic suction cup prototype that is much stronger than current industrial solutions.It can grab onto rough, curved, and heavy objects like stones.The scientists were inspired by the way natural organisms, such as … [Read More...]
How the EU farmers movement plans to gain traction ahead of elections
The group aims to prioritise products produced in Europe and end green policies as well as mport trade agreements such as grain from Ukraine, and dealings with Mercosur. Dozens of people gathered in Valencia, summoned by the 6F platform, an independent movement that emerged following farmer's protests across Europe.Organisations from at least 10 European countries have gathered devise a joint … [Read More...]
Biden calls for release of journalists at Correspondents' dinner
At a media dinner in Washington on Saturday night, US President Joe Biden used his opportunity at the podium to to call on foreign governments to released detained journalists and roast his presumptive Republican running-mate Donald Trump over his age and literary tastes. US President Joe Biden used his time at the lectern in front of a room full of 3,000 media hounds and A-list celebrities at … [Read More...]