Malaga has been announced as one of the six finalists shortlisted to become the first ever European Capital of Innovation with the chance to win €500,000. An independent panel of experts has agreed upon the six cities that will compete to become the European Capital of Innovation. The European Commission has recognised Malaga’s progress made […]
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Malaga shortlisted for European Capital of Innovation award
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2013 marks record year for tourism to Spain
Spain welcomed in excess of 60.6 million international tourists in 2013, recording a 5.6% year on year increase and the strongest inbound tourism statistics to Spain since the launch of the FRONTUR surveys. In turn, spend by foreign visitors in Spain also reached record highs, with a total in excess of 59 billion euros in […]
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Could UK equity fuel the next overseas property boom?
Retired Brits are releasing equity from their homes at levels not seen since before the 2008 financial crash, signalling confidence in the UK property market and bringing potential knock-on benefits for overseas property markets. Richard Way, Editor at The Overseas Guides Company said: “According to the Equity Release Council, the over-55s in the UK borrowed […]
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Well baked in Spanish sun
Record numbers of foreign tourists poured into Spain in 2013 to bake on sunny beaches but a new challenge lies ahead: luring them to holiday spots inland. An unprecedented 60.4 million foreign tourists came to Spain last year, spending an estimated 45.1 billion euros (US$61 billion), according to industry association Exceltur. The visitors came mostly […]
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Spanish destinations make Holiday Top 10
SPAIN has swept the board in best holiday destination competition as the Costa del Sol, Tenerife, and Mallorca were listed among the top holiday rental destinations for 2014. The projections by Alpha Holiday Lettings, one of the UK’s most popular holiday accommodation rental portals, are based upon client inquiries and web bookings throughout 2013 which […]
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Cirque du Soleil presents Quidam in Malaga
Want to see Cirque du Soleil in Malaga – Quidam in Malaga? Those lucky enough to grab some Cirque du Soleil – Quidam Malaga tickets will be the envy of fans everywhere. Don’t miss this opportunity when the show opens 5th December until the 8th at the Palacio de Deportes José María Martín Carpena. […]
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Great new releases next to the sea!
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Foreign investors still love the Costa del Sol
FOREIGN buyers bought 3,260 properties on the Costa del Sol in the first six months of the year. According to the President of the Costa del Sol Tourism Board, Elias Bendodo, this is 33 per cent more than in the same period in 2012. UK buyers lead the way with 630 purchases, followed by the […]
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British Airways fly Heathrow to Malaga
MALAGA airport will be regaining its direct connection with Heathrow starting next March. British Airways confirmed this information during a meeting with Andalusia´s tourism and commerce councilor Rafael Rodriguez. There will be only two weekly flights in the beginning, but the plan in to reach four during the summer season. Rodriguez sees this as clear […]
