http://www.cititravel.es Noticias RSS Cititravel http://www.cititravel.es/presentacion.asp?id=155 Feel the intense thrills and the pure adrenaline of Formula One with the two packages we prepared for the Grand Prix of Spain which will take place in May in Barcelona and the Grand Prix of Europe in Valencia in June 2012!! For more information, about the F1 in Barcelona, contact our team at: Tel: 0034 932 256 767 E-mail: bcn@cititravel.es For more information, about the F1 in Valencia, contact our team at: Tel: 0034 963 533 838 E-mail: vlc@cititravel.es Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=154 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=156 For ninth consecutive year Cititravel is nominated in the category of "Best Destination Management Company" for the M&IT Industry Awards 2012. A warm thank you to all our partners who trusted us again!   Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=153 Cititravel has been awarded Gold for Best DMC category in the "Hot List 2011" of the prestigious Conference & Incentive Travel Magazine. These awards are voted by the readers of the UK magazine. Tara Purcell from our team was in London beginning of October to receive the award. A big Thank you to the readers and to C&IT.   Sat, 01 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=152 In an effort to better serve the growing number of international corporate clients that require the highest level of technical and event production expertise in Spain and Portugal, Cititravel DMC has reached an agreement with creative event producer Scott Ashton, founder of Quintessential Productions, to deliver his company's services locally by setting up a new Spanish-based company. Quintessential Productions ES will operate independently from Cititravel but will service clients via the DMC's multiple offices in Spain and Portugal. When a client requires the services of both Cititravel and Q Productions ES, the companies will collaborate to deliver a comprehensive and high quality solution designed to fulfill and exceed expectations. Ashton brings nearly 25 years of international production and event experience to Cititravel. He founded Q Productions in 2000 while working with some of the world's leading and most demanding brands in Europe, the U.S. and Asia. His expansion into Spain and Portugal, with the support of Cititravel DMC, will permit clients to source all production equipment, supplies and services directly. "I am delighted that we have managed to pull together what I am sure is going to be a very successful partnership between Quintessential Productions and Cititravel DMC. Quintessential UK has a track record of producing world class events for leading agencies and corporate clients including Grass Roots, Toyota, SONY, Yahoo!, etc. Cititravel has been delivering logistical, venue and accommodation solutions throughout Spain and Portugal to the highest standard for over quarter of a century" stated Ashton. "Quintessential Productions ES with the support and backing of Cititravel DMC offers an unbeatable solution to delivering our clients even higher levels of service." Ashton is known for his work on large-scale theme-intensive productions, including world concert tours, corporate conferences and product launches where he has travelled the world producing events throughout the U.S., Europe, Asia, Middle East and elsewhere. Now based in Spain he is ideally placed to use this background to establish the new Spanish company in the quickest time possible. Cititravel Managing Director Carlos Charters said: "We are delighted to be able to add another product to our range of services. We have recognized over the years that many of our agency and corporate clients prefer to source production requirements in their home country and bring material to Spain. By working with Scott we hope to be able to offer the highest level of expertise and equipment via a Spanish company thus offering a genuinely comparable product along with the cost savings that keenly negotiated local sourcing can achieve" For more information, please contact: Scott Ashton, Director Quintessential Productions +34 952 207 689 scott@qproductions.es  Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=151 A nice photo of our colleague Corinne, from the Costa del Sol office, with a fantastic bunch of flowers sent by Keith Harkin from Wisharts Ltd. This beautiful present was to thanks her for all her support during a group which took place in Marbella in June 2011. Congratulations Corinne!   Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=149 Our Barcelona office is full of Barça fans to the point where Maite, one of our directors, actually made it to Wembley to cheer on the team as they won the Champions League final. On her return she celebrated the win in the office with Stuart whilst others of the Barcelona office "culés" are seen here alongside the bus in which the victory parade around the city was done   Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=150 A couple of days before the team proclaimed itself the best in Europe by winning the Champions Laegue Final, FC Barcelona invited Cititravel staff to Camp Nou to view two new products that are available for groups. During the off season they have built a huge platform over the seats in the main grandstand called "La Platea". Here you can organise dinners for more than 175 people and cocktail parties for up to 300 people within the largest stadium in Europe. For smaller groups of up to 50 people five tables of 10 can be set up pitch-side for a unique and special gala dinner experience a dinner for champions with the champions! For more information, contact our Cititravel's very own champion team in Barcelona: Tel: 0034 932 256 767 E-mail: bcn@cititravel.es   Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=141 Great news for all our Turkish clients: Turkish Airlines is starting a new direct route from Istanbul to two great Spanish cities: Malaga and Valencia. Don't hesitate in contacting the relevant office for more information about these fantastic destinations: Malaga: agp@cititravel.es Tel.: 0034 952 206 110 Valencia: vlc@cititravel.es Tel.: 0034 963 533 838 These new routes are in addition to the direct services already in place which connect Istanbul with both Madrid and Barcelona. Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/presentacion.asp?id=146 We are very happy to announce the re-opening of Los Monteros one of Marbella's best known flagship hotels. This hotel was one of the first luxury hotels built in Marbella and has attracted celebrity guests over the years such as Sean Connery and Michael Jackson. Since its closure in 2009 all 91 rooms have been totally refurbished as have the public areas and restaurants. A visit to the hotel's Beach Club "La Cabane" is not to be missed! To commemorate the new opening and to have the chance to experience one of Marbella's historical hotel jewels we have prepared a fantastic package for incentive groups. To view the packages, click on the photo below. Contact our Costa del Sol team for information and reservations: +34 952 206 110 agp@cititravel.es Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=140  Meet us at this year's edition of IMEX in Frankfurt between 24th and 26th May 2011. You will find members of the Cititravel team at the following stands: • Costa del Sol Convention Bureau E300 Isabelle Bonnet • Málaga Convention Bureau E300 Francisco Nuñez • Valencia Tourism E285 Isolde Köster • Tenerife Convention Bureau E240 Katrin Eckhardt • Gran Canaria Convention Bureau E240 Florian Soehnel Apart from these featured destinations we will, of course, be happy to speak to you about your requirements in the other destinations that we cover in Spain and Portugal: namely Barcelona, Madrid and Lisbon. Book your appointment via our online agendas at www.imex-frankfurt.com Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=142 On April 15th, our Barcelona team shared a drink on the beach to celebrate the M&IT Industry Bronze Award received by Cititravel at the end of February this year. Better late than never....   Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=144 This golf competition will take place from June 6th to 12th 2011 at the Golf Las Americas in Tenerife. This event attracts the world's leading female players and a high level of play is guaranteed within a unique landscape blessed with ideal weather conditions. For more information, contact our Canary Island team tci@cititravel.esTel.: 0034 922 751 590   Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=143 The Path of the Senses was inaugurated in March 2011 in the stunningly beautiful Anaga Rural Park in the northern part of the island. The path represents an innovative development in active tourism inviting users to walk through the park using all of their senses. Along the route are informative displays and sensory signs which help walkers to fully appreciate the richness of their surroundings through smell, touch and sight. For more information, contact our Canary Island team tci@cititravel.esTel.: 0034 922 751 590   Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=145 Last March our colleague Katrin Eckhardt from the Tenerife Office was in Berlin doing a sales visit. She kindly sent us a photo taken during a "lunch appointment" with one of our clients savouring a typical "currywurst" Nice to see you hard at work, Katrin!   Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=148 It may sound like an April Fools' Day joke but we have documentary evidence that the centre of Madrid was actually invaded by zebras on April 1st this year! Not only that, in London and Zurich they experienced the same moment of "animal magic" at exactly the same time! Everything was related to a huge publicity initiative put together by the company Swatch for which Cititravel was able to offer assistance in Madrid. The event was a huge success and, as you can imagine, the impact was unforgettable for the multitude of bemused onlookers in Madrid's city centre. Click on the link following to see the "invasion" in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dyj9x5_L0_E   Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=133 The city of Malaga city is one of Spain's most dynamic emerging city destinations as more hotels, conference facilities and visitor attractions have come on line in recent times. This month, the latest inauguration is of a new museum, the Thyssen-Bornemisza. There will be a permanent collection of 230 works, with others temporary exhibitions. Yet another new place to discover and enjoy in the city of Malaga For more information, contact our Malaga team agp@cititravel.esTel.: 0034 952 206 110   Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/presentacion.asp?id=136 We have prepared a short quiz for you to find out if you really know Madrid, but above all to discover its best kept secrets. We don't doubt that you will be in for some surprises....!! For more information, contact our Madrid team mad@cititravel.esTel.: 0034 913 605 340   Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=134 As you probably know, Cititravel was established in 1985, more than 25 years ago. During this period, so many changes have happened in the industry, not least in the world of communication where we have progressed from just one phone line through the ages of telex, fax, emails and now social networking. Through Facebook we have the opportunity to keep you up to date, almost in real time, with the latest news and views from our various destinations and offices We invite you to joining the Cititravel family at: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Cititravel-DMC/275113944015?closeTheater=1   Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=132 The M&IT Industry Awards dinner took place on February 28th and Cititravel DMC Spain & Portugal won the Bronze award in the category "Best Destination Management Company". Tara Purcell, director of Lisbon Office together with Stuart McLauchlan, director of Barcelona office were there to receive the award Once again we would like to thank all of the clients and partners who voted for us we really appreciate your continued support.   Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=135 During a site visit last month one of our clients took this photo of Robert Allan and Michael Dressler from our Madrid office. We wanted to share it with you...Aren't they handsome...??   Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/presentacion.asp?id=137 Portugal''s key destinations are Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve but have you heard of these beautiful places tucked away in the countryside? Here you''ll find a short presentation on two unique villages. To discover more, contact our Lisbon Team: lis@cititravel.pt00351 213 261 570   Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=138 Wise words from John Fisher of FMI, published in the M&IT Magazine April 2011 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=130 What about the idea of having dinner in a Souvenir shop or a Dry Cleaners? No, we are not joking! An enterprising company has made these concept restaurants a reality. From outside there is absolutely no clue that the "front" conceals two of Barcelona's trendiest restaurants but those in the know can tell the shopkeeper the secret code to be allowed to pass through the concealed entrance into a world of designer décor and exquisite cuisine. With capacities of between 60 and 80 people respectively both restaurants can be taken on an exclusive basis to give your group an unforgettable experience. Publicity about these restaurants isn't that easy to come by but for more information just contact our Barcelona team who have all of the clandestine contacts you will need! Barcelona office +34 932 256 767 bcn@cititravel.es   Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=129  We know that it is a little bit late, but we wanted to share with you this rare photo of the whole team together in one place. It was well into January before the Barcelona team was all in one place at one time to be able to organise a dinner to celebrate the New Year an event that demanded being recorded for posterity... They all wish you every success for the rest of the year!!! Barcelona office +34 932 256 767 bcn@cititravel.es   Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/presentacion.asp?id=131 There are few sports that generate the intensity and excitement of a Formula 1 race. Watching these incredible machines reach speeds of up to 300 kms per hour through the streets of the city really gets the adrenaline going! The Grand Prix of Europe will once again take place in Valencia this year between June 24th and 26th. The use of street circuits always adds an extra dimension to the thrills that these unique events provide to Formula One's devoted followers. We can prepare a custom made package that will gives you the best Grand Prix experience as well as getting to know the beautiful and fascinating city of Valencia. To view the package, click on the photo below. Contact our Valencia team for information and reservations: Valencia Office +34 963 533 838 vlc@cititravel.es Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/presentacion.asp?id=127 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=128  As you are no doubt aware, Cititravel has expanded internationally and has opened a new office in Lisbon, Portugal. The office is now fully operational and our team is ready and willing to respond to any request you might have with the objective of matching or even exceeding your expectations...Their contact details are: Lisbon Office Tara Purcell Director: tara@cititravel.pt Bárbara Bastos Account Manager: barbara@cititravel.pt Fátima Coelho Account Executive: fatima@cititravel.pt Tel:351 213 261 570   Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=126 For the 8th successive year Cititravel DMC has been nominated as a finalist at the M&IT Awards 2011 in the category "Best Destination Management Company". Thank you to all of the clients and partners who voted for us we really appreciate your continued support.   Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=123 From August 2010, Valencia has been able to offer a new venue for events the Casino. Designed by the Valencian architect José Maria Lozano, the building has a really modern style and is designed with particular regard to respecting environmental issues. Energy saving has been made a priority in a building which boasts its own bio-climate; it has been specifically constructed to make sure that all operational and maintenance procedures meet with environmentally sustainable criteria. This is the perfect venue for an unusual conference in one of the meeting rooms or to arrange an unexpected team building activity around a Texas Hold''em competition! For further information on the possibilities of the venue please contact our Valencia Office: Telephone: 0034 963 533 838 vlc@cititravel.es   Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=120 We are proud to announce that Cititravel is expanding internationally and will open a new office in Lisbon, Portugal in February 2011. Since its creation 25 years ago in Costa del Sol, Cititravel has steadily developed its network of offices across the whole of Spain to include the principal destinations of Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Valencia, Tenerife and Mallorca. This latest opening is the fruit of a strategic business development plan which responds to the needs of many of our clients. You can now rely on Cititravel to cover all of your requirements across the whole of the Iberian Peninsula offering uniform presentation, working methods and standards of service throughout. Tara Purcell, formerly co-director of our Madrid office, has been appointed as the director of the new office and will be responsible for developing the Cititravel brand in Portugal. The official office opening is scheduled for February 15th from which time our experienced new team will be delighted to assist in putting forward creative yet cost effective solutions for all of your meetings and incentive group requirements. The contacts details of our team in Lisbon are: Tel.:351 213 261 570 E-mail: lis@cititravel.pt Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=121 As you might be aware Cititravel organized a special competition for clients to be able to guess the location of our new office. The winner was announced during the EIBTM trade show in Barcelona with a generous Christmas hamper awarded as the prize. We can now share with you that the lucky winner of the prize was Marek Neubauer from Analyst Centre based in Prague. Congratulations to him! We also wanted to take opportunity to offer a big thank you to all of the clients who participated in our pre-EIBTM Fam Trips organised in Seville, Madrid and the Costa del Sol. We are grateful to all of the participants for taking the time to discover different areas within Spain and also to all of the clients who called by our stand to visit us at the show itself. We especially wish to recognise the patience and fortitude of our friends from South Africa whose visit was plagued by unfortunate trials and tribulations all of which were highly abnormal! Firstly the weather in Seville was really terrible something that is so rare it only happens only once or twice a year. Next, after the show, many had to endure a real odyssey to get back home when flights were cancelled firstly due to bad weather conditions across Europe and then through the unprecedented industrial action from air traffic controllers. Well done to all of you for keeping cool and maintaining your sense of humour in trying circumstances! We hope to see you all again soon in less stressful circumstances and hopefully with a group!   Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=122 From December 19th, Madrid and Valencia will be a little closer to each other. Only one and a half hours will separate the two cities when travelling on the high-speed AVE train. This new high-speed line is the latest to link the Spanish capital to one of the main Spanish cities: Madrid Barcelona in 2 hours 45 minutes Madrid Seville in 2 hours 30 minutes Madrid Malaga in 2 hours 40 minutes Not only do these routes facilitate two-centre programmes but they provide a novel and stress free way of travelling as well as the chance to appreciate some of Spain's most spectacular landscapes   Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=124 Would you like to try something different for your next event? If so, Tenerife beckons! Situated in the south of the island on the Costa Granadilla the "Village Zero CO2" has recently opened. This complex offers 24 different bio-friendly houses, self-sufficient in energy, with a total capacity for 117 people. Each house is unique from the point of view of architecture and decoration but all share the energy- saving "bio-climatic" technology integrated with renewable energy processes. For information or bookings, contact our Tenerife Office: Telephone: 0034 922 751 590 tci@cititravel.es   Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=125 Last November, our Madrid team organised an environmentally friendly way to discover the historical city of Toledo: a tour by bicycle. The activity was a huge success and the participants greatly enjoyed a fantastic day in the capital of Castilla-la-Mancha. The bicycle proved to be the perfect way to metaphorically travel back in time on order to discover the influence of the many different cultures which have contributed to the atmosphere of this historical architectural jewel. For information or special request, contact our Madrid Office: Telephone: 0034 913 605 340 mad@cititravel.es   Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=116 The fascinating Automobile Museum opened in September and is located in the heart of the city within a beautifully refurbished building which used to be a tobacco factory! The building itself is Modernist in style and the museum features an extraordinary collection, displayed in themed areas which trace the change in styles which characterize the artistic evolution of the 20th century.All of the great makes of car are represented including Hispano-Suiza, Bugatti, Rolls Royce, Bentley, Delage, Packard, Jaguar, Mercedes and Ferrari. Some of these hand-made models feature exotic upholstery in bison hide, ostrich or crocodile, others have delicate Mother of Pearl dashboards, ivory and silver handles, panels crafted in precious wood, Swarkovsky crystal lights, mascot figurines designed by Lalique and a host of further exotic details. The car displays are supplemented by a glamorous collection of "vintage" hats and accessories with exhibits from the beginning of the 20th century until the 1960''s. High fashion brands are featured including Balenciaga, Dior, Chanel, Schiaparelli and Balmain to name but a few. Not only car enthusiasts but artists, stylists, journalists, photographers and creative minds in general will take something from this journey tracing the impact on society and fashion of one of history''s most significant inventions. This is an innovative museum ahead of its time in terms of traditional concepts of what a museum should be and is surely destined to become one of the best known in Europe boosting Malaga''s standing as an important destination for cultural tourism. This is the perfect place to organise cocktail party surrounded by the cars or to have a gala dinner in the impressive patio. For information or bookings, contact our Malaga Office: Malaga Office 0034 952 206 110 agp@cititravel.es   Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=114 After nearly two years of hard work, we are proud to announce that we are now accredited with the following ISO certification: ISO 9001:2008, ISO 27001:2005 and ISO 14001:2004.   • The ISO9001:2008 quality certification is focussed on client satisfaction and supports our continuous pursuit of excellence in providing DMC services. • The ISO 27001:2005 certification deals with the security of all data in terms of handling and storing the information held within the company. It therefore offers added protection against any external threats. • The ISO 14001:2004 certification obliges the company to demonstrate its concern for the environment through concrete measures and policies. These are aimed at promoting "green" activity programmes to our clients as well as the introduction of recycling and energy saving processes in our offices.   This is great news for the company, as we believe that we are currently the only DMC in Spain holding all three of these accreditations.   Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/presentacion.asp?id=119 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=115 The Cititravel team will be available on Stand M200 to update you with the latest news about the company and on what's new in Spain. This year is a very special one for Cititravel as we celebrate our 25th anniversary and the securing of three ISO Quality certificates. Most of our offices will be represented at the stand so please stop by to say hello and discuss possibilities for working together in 2011 and beyond!   Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=118 Cupid has been quite busy these last two months in Cititravel offices... In spite of long working hours, overseas sales trips, operating cruises and incentive groups and accompanying Fam Trips and inspection visits, our lovely Katrin Eckhardt sales manager in our Tenerife office, found some spare time at the beginning of October to get married to her boyfriend Juan. Katrin is German, Juan is from Galicia in the very north of Spain and they got married in Gibraltar...Very much a European Community Union!!!! In Malaga, Jesus Camacho, from our head office accounts department, married Tatiana at the end of September!! We all wish our colleagues the very best for the future!!   Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=117 After 9 years of careful restoration, the Plaza de España, the most emblematic monument of Seville, has recovered all of its original charm and romanticism. Since its construction in 1928 for the Latin American Exhibition of 1929, the Plaza de España has become one of the most recognisable and best known monuments of Sevilleit was used as a location for shooting scenes in films such as Lawrence of Arabia and Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones). It is a striking example of the Moorish Revival style in Spanish architecture. Located in the middle of the quiet and romantic Maria Luisa Park, the Plaza de España is a huge semi-circular building featuring carved wooden ceilings, and elegantly constructed brick walls, some of which are covered with decorative ceramic tiles produced in Triana area of the city historically Seville's ceramic centre. At each end of the building are two striking towers. Access is via one of several beautiful bridges decorated with hand-painted ceramic tiles which span a stretch of water plied by small boats. At the centre of the square facing the monument is a large fountain and inset into the walls of the Plaza are tiled alcoves, each representing a different province of Spain. Relaxing horse and carriage tours are available to discover the beauties of the park with its luxurious plants, flowers and the numerous pavilions which remain as a legacy of the 1929 Exhibition. Each pavilion represents the architectural characteristics of a Latin American country. The trip finishes at Plaza de España to give time to take some pictures, and explore the monument maybe Venice-style by taking advantage of a boat trip on the waterway which runs beneath the bridges. Altogether one of the "greenest" ways in which to enjoy one of Seville's most famous landmarks. For information or bookings, contact our Seville Office: Seville Office 0034 954 647 807 svq@cititravel.es   Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=111 A new 5-star boutique hotel opened this summer in the heart of Cordoba: the Hotel Casas de La Judería. The hotel is a deluxe palace property located next to the Mosque. It offers 64 bedrooms including 2 suites and 2 superior rooms. The communal areas preserve many elements and structures of the original palace building consisting of several patios with beautiful secluded corners and fountains. For information or bookings, contact our Seville Office: Seville Office 0034 954 647 807 svq@cititravel.es   Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=112 The Hacienda EL Torilejo is a hotel & venue of exceptional Arab architecture and design located near the white sandy beaches of Sancti Petri on the Atlantic Ocean. It is a boutique hotel, with unique style, where you can celebrate private events up to 200 people or simply use it for accommodation for corporate groups. It also the perfect place for groups that enjoy golf as the hotel has 3 superb courses within 10 minutes. If you wish to receive more information about Costa de la Luz and the Hacienda El Torilejo, please do not hesitate to contact our Seville Office: Seville Office 0034 954 647 807 svq@cititravel.es   Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=110 Cordoba's Mosque, now known as the Cathedral of Cordoba, is a Christian Cathedral with the architecture of mosque, built by the Umayyads on the site of a Christian Visigothic Church. It is regarded as perhaps the most accomplished monument of the Umayyad dynasty of Cordoba. After the Spanish Reconquista, it was rebuilt as Roman Catholic Church with a Gothic Cathedral inserted into the centre of the large Moorish building. We can now offer our clients private and exclusive visits of this magnificent Moorish monument which dates back to the XI century. Said visits are only available in the evenings and last for one hour. The time slots currently being offered are 8pm and 9.30pm for groups of up to 80 people using multilingual audio guides. If you wish to receive more information about Cordoba, please do not hesitate to contact our Seville Office: Seville Office 0034 954 647 807 svq@cititravel.es   Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=113 For our last sales call in Belgiumlast week 13-17 September), we decided to organise a raffle of a 2-night trip in Seville as a thank-you gift for the clients who received our Cititravel representative from Seville Office, Marjolaine Beghin. The raffle was made this morning, 21st September 2010, in Seville, under the supervision of our office director, Juan Antonio Sánchez. And the winner is Mr. J.-P. Cromphouldt from the company VOYAGES DELTASOLEIL. CONGRATULATIONS Mr. Cromphouldt! The whole team of Cititravel wishes you a very nice stay in Seville! Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=108 The season of sporting events starts in Valencia in November with two eagerly-anticipated competitions: • The Valencia Tennis Open 500: November 1 7 • The Valencia Moto GP: November 5 7 Organise an unforgettable incentive programme around one of these sporting events... Contact our Valencia office for hotel bookings and ground services: Valencia vlc@cititravel.es   Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=109 The draws for the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League took place last week. Three Spanish football teams will be fighting for UEFA Champions League glory: Barcelona F.C., Real Madrid F.C. and Valencia F.C. Four Spanish football teams are in the UEFA Europa League: Getafe F.C, Sevilla F.C., Atlético Madrid F.C. and Villareal F.C. If you wish to organize your event around these matches, do not hesitate to contact our offices for hotel bookings and ground services: Barcelona bcn@cititravel.es Madrid mad@cititravel.es Valencia vlc@cititravel.es Sevilla svq@cititravel.es   Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=102  David Cameron, the British Prime Minister and Nick Clegg, his second-in-command spent time in Spain this summer. David Cameron chose the city of Ronda in the South of Spain to have a relaxing break. The young and energetic PM also took the opportunity to go hiking in the fantastic Serrania de Ronda. Nick Clegg preferred to spend a few days with his family in the village of Olmedo, in the Province of ValladolidNorth of Spain), where his wife, Miriam, was born.   Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=101 Cititravel, Spain's leading privately owned Destination Management Company, is shortly to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its founding in Benalmadena on the Costa del Sol. In those far-off days it was so complicated to secure a business line in Spain that contact with the outside world was maintained via the telephone of the bar next door to the office! A quarter of a century later and Cititravel's team of over 40 multi-lingual professionals now operates from fully owned offices in Malaga, Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Seville and Tenerife whilst partners Viajes Kontiki provide support in the Balearic Islands. The steady growth and expansion of the company has been matched with a very prudent fiscal policy which has meant that profits have been kept within the company to build up solid reserves. The wisdom of this policy has been vindicated in the light of the current economic crisis and has helped Cititravel come through a challenging 2009 to bounce back in what is proving to be a very encouraging performance in 2010. Never inclined to rest on its laurels, Cititravel has new initiatives under way to respond to the concerns and trends within the modern market place. In addition to an internal quality management system and the offer of a bond to secure clients' deposit payments the company will be shortly accredited with ISO certification in the fields of the Quality, Environment and in Data Protection. In addition to this, priority is being given to develop "green" activities and to respond to the requirements of ever more strict regulations on health and safety. Twenty-five years of experience provides a very solid base from which to build on but Cititravel always remains forward looking with the aim of staying at the cutting edge of their industry field for many decades to come.   Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=100  Cititravel is currently implementing Quality Management, Environmental Management and Information Security Management processes. We believe that the implications of this for Cititravel are hugely positive not just for us but also for our clients: QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM This will enhance our focus and thus our understanding of our customers' needs. With this system in place we will be able to more clearly see how to improve efficiency and ensure consistency in our services. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM This international standard specifies a process for identifying, controlling and improving an organization's environmental performance. We are very aware that environmental concerns have become an increasing factor in business with many of our clients demanding evidence of sound environmental practices and performance. With an effective management system in place we are delighted to be able to demonstrate our awareness and commitment to this issue. INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT Recent high profile information security breaches and the value of information are highlighting the ever-increasing need for organizations large or small to protect their information. Cititravel wants to provide their clients with peace of mind with proven assurance that information is stored and handled safely and securely. To see our complete "Integrated Quality & Environmental Policy" and our "Policy Statement for S.G.S.I", please click on the photos below.   Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=99 U.S. first lady Michelle Obama and her 9-year-old daughter Sasha toured a historic cathedral in the southern city of Granada on Thursday on the first full day of their vacation in Spain. Before entering the cavernous church, they tried to beat the blazing heat of the Andalusia region by stopping at a well-known ice cream parlor across the street. A crowd of several hundred people shouted "Obama!" and "guapa!", or beautiful, as the Obama’s entered the cathedral with a large security detail in tow. The Obama plans also include taking in a flamenco performance in the old Sacromonte quarter, a hillside district known for caves that serve as dwelling places or taverns for nightlife fun, and a nighttime visit to the Alhambra, the exquisite, reddish citadel that was the seat of Moorish rule in Spain. Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=104  America's First Lady, Michelle Obama, spent some of her summer break in Southern Spain with her youngest daughter, Sasha and a group of close family friends. The trip included a visit of Marbella, as well as visits to historic and monumental inland towns such as Ronda and Granada. They also enjoyed the superb local gastronomy, swimming in the Mediterranean, shopping for local handy-crafts. The luxurious Villa Padierna Hotel was the property chosen to accommodate the First Lady and her guests.   Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=106  The Spanish low-cost airline Vueling has opened a groups' reservation department to target the travel market sector which until now has not been considered by the low-cost airline companies. Vueling has direct daily flights from most European Capital cities to all principal destinations in Spain, including Seville and Valencia. We sincerely hope that this will be the beginning of a new area for the low-cost airlines, and that the other companies will follow Vueling's example.   Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=103  Each year, the famous travel guide "Lonely Planet", provide a ranking of the "Best Beaches in Europe". This year we have the pleasure to announce that two Spanish beaches have been rated as amongst the best in Europe. The emblematic beach of La Concha in San Sebastian, Northern Spain, is ranked third and the beaches of Menorca, in the Balearics, are ranked eighth.   Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=107  There is no doubt that Spain continue to produce world-class sports men, women and teams throughout all the major sports. Everything started on July 4th, when Rafael Nadal won Tennis Open in Wimbledon for second time. Then the Spanish football team, for the first time in the history, won the FIFA World Cup in South Africa, on July 11th, and made a dream come true. And finally, Alberto Contador, won one of the hardest sport competitions, the Tour de France, for the second consecutive time. We would like to thank all the people who share and celebrate with us these moments and thank our fantastic sports men and women who are our best ambassadors.   Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=105  The International Association of Congress CentresAIPC) has pronounced the Valencia Conference CentreVCC) as winner of the 2010 Apex Award for "World's Best Convention Centre". The Award was presented at the 2010 AIPC Annual Conference in Liverpool, with VCC being selected from a group of 27 other venues. The AIPC Apex Award is based on an extensive analysis of customer input under the auspices of the Faculty of Science, Politics and Economics from the University of Brussels, and reflects an unbiased picture of centre performance through the eyes of its customers. The analysis covers a range of areas including such topics as congress facilities, project management, customer relations, catering and technology. As winner of the award, Valencia Conference Centre joins an elite group of venues that also includes another Spanish Congress Centre, the Euskalduna in Bilbao.   Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=97 Spain reaches the World Cup Final for the first time in the Spanish football history. At Cititravel Valencia, we have also our particular match "Holland-Spain" Charo and Isolde, at least one of you will be happy on Monday!   Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=89 Cititravel, along with the whole of Spain, is right behind the Spanish team as they progress through the FIFA World Cup tournament. It's the first time that the "Reds" have reached the semi-final of this competition and all of us here at Cititravel wish them the best of luck!   Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/presentacion.asp?id=88 Seville's timeless charm rests in the way in which its people, architecture and traditions encapsulate the very essence of exotic Andalusia To discover this inimitable city, we have prepared a fantastic package to enable you to appreciate "The Essential Seville"...click on the link   Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=98 Thank you to our great team who makes the dream comes true. And a big thank you to all the people who share and celebrate with us this historical moment.   Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/presentacion.asp?id=96 Click on the lilnk to find more information Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=91 After ten long months of renovation work our Madrid team has been able to move back "home" to find their office space totally transformed and modernised. The office is within a building declared as being of national architectural interest and, in order to respect the regulations protecting such properties, the refurbishment works took longer than expected. All the staff members joined forces in an effort to settle quickly into the brand new facilities. Tara, Pascale, Michael, Javier and Nicolas, we trust that the effort was worthwhile and that you are now enjoying your "state of the art" work environment.   Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/presentacion.asp?id=95 Click on the link to discover the destination Sat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=92 Four Spanish restaurants feature in the Top Ten of the prestigious San Pellegrino "World's 50 Best Restaurant Awards 2010". The Catalan and Basque Cuisines are again highlighted as being at the cutting edge of Spain gastronomy. El Bulli and El Celler de Can Roca, ranked second and third in the list, are amongst Catalonia's best known restaurants. Mugaritz and Arzak from the Basque Country are ranked fifth and ninth respectively. These flagship restaurants are at the head of a culinary movement which leads to Spain enjoying a massive range of restaurants offering the very highest quality.   Sat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=86 During March, Cititravel DMC was in charge of organizing activities for the prestigious Great Hotels Meeting Forum, which took place in the Costa del Sol. Participants had the opportunity of truly discovering and enjoying the region. Everyone involved had a great time and it will definitely rate as an event to remember! Naturally, members of our Cititravel team were on site to co-ordinate the event, and to ensure everything went smoothly... Do you recognize "the blonde lady"? Yes, it's Francisco, our very own Sales Manager! Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/presentacion.asp?id=94 Click on the link to discover the destination Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=87 The Gran Via, the main street of our Capital Madrid, is 100 years old! The Gran Via project was first mooted during the mid 19th century. However, works only started in 1910 and lasted nearly 10 years. The Gran Via is considered an exceptional showcase of early 20th century architecture, with styles ranging from Vienna Secession Style, Plateresque, Neo-Mudéjar and Art Deco amongst others. The Gran Via is one of Madrid´s most famous landmarks. Not only is it one of the city's most lively areas, it is also one of the most important shopping and leisure areas. Additionally, it's home to numerous cinemas and theatres and is often referred to "the Spanish Broadway". Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/presentacion.asp?id=93 Click on the link to discover the destination. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=85 After 6 years in construction, we are pleased to announce that on March 15th, 2010, Malaga will open its new Airport Terminal, T3. The building, designed by the architect Bruce S. Fairbanks, is 250,000 square metres and is divided into three parts: the "processor" building, with 86 new check-in desks, the transportation hub and the new dock D, with 20 boarding gates. This extension to Malaga´s airport will increase the flow of passengers to 9,000 per hour and 30 million passengers a year. Once passed security control, in the 18,000 square metre commercial area, you´ll find the first National Geographic boutique in Spain and the amazing Ferrari Boutique. There´s also an enormous choice of eating establishments including Malaga´s own chef Dani Garcia´sMichelin star rated) "La Moraga Airport" restaurant. Malaga´s second runway will be opening during the next few months and a new train station will complete this new project. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=90 The Traveler's Choice Awards, the only honors awarded by the world's largest travel community and based on the opinion of millions of real travelers, have rated several Spanish hotels as amongst the world´s best. The Iberostar Costa Calero in LanzaroteCanary Islands) is ranked fourth in the Family Hotel category. The Finca Son Palou in MallorcaBalearic Islands) is ranked ninth best Luxury hotel in the world. Whilst the Finca Cortesin Hotel in CasaresCosta del Sol) is ranked seventh in European Relaxation & Spa resort cateogory.   Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=82 For the 6th year in succession Cititravel is a finalist in the category "Best Destination Management Company" at the prestigious Meetings & Incentive Travel Industry Awards event 2010 and is part of the top four in our category. Meeting and Incentive Travel Magazine is one of the most influential and widely-read professional publications within the UK's MICE Industry. Every year, coinciding with the Confex trade fair, M6IT magazine recognizes excellence within the industry by hosting a special awards evening. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=83 Cititravel DMC has, for many years, been aware of representation companies´ huge importance around the world. In 2010, we decided to reinforce our presence in Europe and in the African continent by signing three new agreements with representation companies: Moulden Marketing and Destination Sport in the United Kingdom and Lu Dowell Representations for South African market. These new co-operations are in addition to existing ones with Five Star Filler and First Choice Marketing for the UK market, and World Marketing Group and Compass Consulting for, respectively the North American and Russian market.   Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/presentacion.asp?id=84 Sotogrande has an unrivalled location: in the very South of Spain, close to the Strait of Gibraltar, where the Mediterranean Sea converges with the Atlantic Ocean. Its easy to fall in love with this area given the ideal climate and the spectacular vistas both over the coast and inland. But this area has also all the ingredients essential to a successful event... Discover it, you will be fascinated! Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=81 After a two and a half year absence the America's Cup comes back to Valencia with the keenly anticpated duel between the Alinghi and BMW Oracle teams. The 33rd edition will start on February 8th, 2010. If you are interested in organising an event based around one of the most famous regattas in the world, then don't delay contact our Valencia Office where our team will give you all the necessary information! vlc@cititravel.es Phone: 0034 963 533 838 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=80 The city of Malaga paid tribute to its most famous son, Picasso, with a Museum. The Picasso Museum, situated in the heart of Malaga, has one of the most complete collections of the famous artist. We can, of course, organise for you a memorable private visit with cocktail, but this place is not only a museum. It is also the perfect venue to organise an unforgettable reception in the patio or a meeting in one of the function rooms or in the auditorium, up-dated with the latest technologies and with a capacity of 172 delegates. The Picasso Museum is the place which really combines art, gastronomy and meeting.   Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=79 Ronda is the Andalusia's fastest-growing town, but retains much of its historic charm. The city is renowned worldwide for its dramatic views, "El Tajo" gorge and the 18th century "Puente Nuevo" which straddles the 100m gorge. There's also an unknown side of Ronda which richly deserves to be discovered its wineries. Numerous vineyards stretch into the valley surrounding the city offering amazing landscapes and the grapes grown there produce award-winning wines. The Pinot Noir 2008 from the "Bodegas Cortijo Los Aguilares" was awarded the Grande Médaille d'Or the highest award from the Mondial du Pinot Noir 2009. Chosen from over a thousand wines from twenty-four countries, this prestigious award for Los Aguilares brings the area true recognition of its product and will hopefully entice wine-lovers from all over the world to come and discover the "Sierra de Malaga".   Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=78 Molino Real, inaugurated end of August 2009, combines a spectacular architectonic design with an ideal space for your events. It's a complex with four waterwheels from XVI century, national cultural heritage, renovated to offer you 4 spaces, totally independent and perfectly communicated, equipped with the latest technology. Its gardens, 20.000 square meters, crossed by Arabic water channel, will take you back in time. A new, atypical and bold setting for your events.   Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=77 The new Terminal 1 will be the most important one for Barcelona airport with more than 80% of flights due to operate from there. The new T1 is a large, bright and airy space designed with people in mind and with a clear objective: functionality. The passenger is placed centre stage in this new terminal: an infrastructure of more than 544,000m² in which close attention has been paid to every detail to guarantee maximum levels of comfort and convenience. Barcelona airport is committed to providing business facilities of the highest quality: T1 has an business centre of over 2,500m² which includes a gym, hair salon, lounge areas and four VIP suites. In total, there are more than 6,000 square metres reserved for fully equipped VIP lounges. Additionally, the Internet can be accessed from anywhere within the terminal through a Wi-Fi network which the airport provides for its users. Novel features in the airport include a spa and other personal care services available for passengers. T1 has been designed to be much more than an airport with the specific intention of making your journey through the airport as enjoyable as possible.   Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=76 The first edition of this Tennis Open will be unique as it will take place in the City of Arts and Sciences of Valencia, from November 2nd to 8th, 2009. The brand new space "Agora", designed by the architect Santiago Calatrava, will host the fast surface central court with a capacity for 6,500 spectators. This event will be hosted with pazazz and customary "Valencian style". There will be many others events running alongside the tournament, which itself will have two evening sessions where the public can experience some of the world's the best tennis combined with dining and night life at the spectacular City of Arts and Sciences.  Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=75 Malaga, a new booming destination, is already known for offering all the requisite facilities for successfully hosting conventions and incentives. But we cannot ignore that Malaga is also a port which is presently undergoing a huge expansion program which will accommodate the largest cruise liners.   Some of the world's most important cruise liners already dock in Malaga and the forecast for 2009 is excellent: 306 requested stops with an estimated 450,000 passengers. Malaga, although an emergent port, is the second largest in the Peninsula the largest being Barcelona.    Cititravel is hugely supportive of the Port of Malaga initiative as, indeed, we are for other Spanish ports.   We have a dedicated Cruise Division to assist you during your stay by providing excellent ground handling services in all the Spanish ports.   Our network of offices throughout the Spanish peninsula and islands include:   • Barcelona: serving the Port of Barcelona • Madrid: not a port city, but Spain's major airport hub • Balearic Islands: serving the ports of Ibiza, Mahon and Palma de Majorca • Valencia: serving the port of Valencia and Alicante • Canary Islands: serving the ports of the Canary Islands • Malaga: serving the ports of Malaga, Motril, Algeciras and Gibraltar • Seville: serving the port of Cadiz   Our current level of cruise involvement is reflected in the following approximate figures relating to passenger numbers handled within the last year:   • Passenger changeovers 268,000 arrivals and departures • Excursions 30,000 participants • Accommodation bookings 40,000 room nights contracted   These figures relate to passengers handled between our offices in Barcelona, Majorca, Tenerife, Malaga and Valencia.   Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=74 The 2010 Champions League final will be held at the Bernabéu, home to the team that has won Europe's top club competition on more occasions than anyone else, Real Madrid. The Spanish stadium has hosted the final three times, most recently in 1980, and was battling for this honour with Wembley and the Olympiastadion in Berlin. It can hold just over 80,000 people and will surely be filled to capacity come May 2010. Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=73 Reinventing new sophisticated meetings & work spaces in historical buildings. A classic building of the architects Domenech I Mansana houses now a state of the art Loft in the upper floor. The space is multifunctional and perfectly equipped for any imaginable event, meeting or conference. The building is located between La Barcelona Quarter and Via Laietana Street. The area is known as Born and without doubt on of the most fashionable districts of Barcelona, offering a wide range of culture and leisure: the best design bars and restaurants, unique boutiques, museums, galleries, theatres...  Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/presentacion.asp?id=72 Everybody knows Malaga as the capital of the Costa del Sol. However, it is not just the Costa de Sol's capital, it is also an ideal place for culture, congresses and gastronomy. It is better value for money than other cities with numerous flights arriving to Malaga from many places worldwide. Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=69 2009 brought to Seville the successful opening of the underground train system in the city and an ambitious renewal of its historic centre by removing traffic and making one of the widest pedestrianized monumental areas of Spain. The squares, the lanes around its beautiful Cathedral and Seville´s romantic narrow streets are now a quiet zone to stroll around, with plenty of terraces and open spaces for pedestrians. Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=70 Together with these appealing changes in the physiognomy of Seville, new hotels and restaurants have opened in 2009 and increase the City´s offer of intense Spanish flavours. In February, High Tech launched a new boutique hotel in Seville´s centre: the Petit Palace Canalejas, a beautiful 4 star superior in the heart of the city52 bedrooms). Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=71 26th March 2009 was the date of an amazing opening party of one of the icons of Seville, the former Hotel Melia Colón, which has become a top Gran Melia Colón 5 star GL. The Spanish chain has made an integral refurbishment affecting rooms, dining rooms, meeting facilities, decoration, front desk, etc. in order to run a diamond among the hotels of Andalusia, with more than 150 rooms. Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/presentacion.asp?id=66 Some people will say that Tenerife is the "star" of the Canary Islands. Whether it is or not, it offers without doubt endless treasures for visitors. You will discover a wide range of facilities: first class hotels combining eco-responsibility and new venues, with stunning views to the ocean. Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/presentacion.asp?id=65 Barcelona is an evergreen on the MICE market and has to maintain its status. It's a city in constant evolution, always offering something new, different, and above all, the trendiest places. Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/noticia.asp?id=62 Cititravel SA has been nominated as a finalist in the 2009 Meetings & Incentive Travel Industry Awards in the category of "Best Destination Management Company 2008"- what a great achievement to make the top four in our category. Meetings and Incentive Travel Magazine is one of the most influential and widely-read professional publications within the UK's MICE industry. On an annual basis, coinciding with the Confex trade fair, M&IT magazine recognises excellence within the industry by hosting a special awards evening. Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/presentacion.asp?id=64 We want to keep you updated with the latest news from our capital, Madrid. New 5* hotels, special art exhibitions... The perfect way to know better than anybody what's happening in the city. Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/presentacion.asp?id=63 Valencia burst onto the Formula One calendar in 2008 and immediately established itself as one of the most exhilarating and must-see events of the season.The brand new harbour-side street circuit is a firm favourite of the drivers.  Located in Valencia's recently-revamped marina area, the track is 5.473 kilometres long and boasts top speeds of over 300 km/h and average speeds of around 200 km/h. The layout of the innovative track is challenging too, with 25 bends11 left and 14 rights) to test the drivers to the maximum. Plan your business events around the Formula One schedule and give your clients or employees exclusive access to the captivating thrill of a Formula One event. It is an unparalleled way to maximize opportunities, offer incentives, network and forge lasting professional relationships. Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/presentacion.asp?id=53 Barcelona has become an evergreen on the Mice market, a city constantly competing with other big cities like London, Paris and Rome. Excellent flight accessibility from all over the world, a wide selection of large and small hotels, several conference centres and auditoriums and without any doubt, the number one destination in Spain. Our Barcelona office has been open since 1992, with the same highly professional staff that have been with us since the beginning. Rosa Maria Jubert, director and partner of Cititravel and based in our Barcelona office since the very beginning, recently received the Award Medal for Tourism in CataluñaLa Medalla del Turismo de Cataluña) presented by the Council of Catalunya in recognition of her dedication and continued efforts in the promotion of tourism in Catalunya. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/presentacion.asp?id=54 Are you looking for a new destination? Then look no further. The Costa de la Luz, a 45-minute drive from Seville and close to the Portuguese Algarve, has it all. There are a huge number of reasons to visit, not least the excellent flight accessJerez, Seville or Faro, Portugal), the amazing hotels, many of which are new constructions and the area itself golden sandy beaches backed by dunes and pine forests. Add to this, extremely competitive rates and we think you’ll agree that the Costa de la Luz makes an ideal, unique and new destination for conference or incentive trips. There’s the added benefit of being able to mix business with pleasure. Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/presentacion.asp?id=51 In the sombre, mysterious light of the Atlantic, at the western end of Europe, there lies a green country facing the ocean. Located to the south of the Celtic Sea, in the north of the Mediterranean area, Galicia has forged a culture in the crossroads of these two worlds. To the north of Portugal, in the north-west of Spain, there is a small country barely three hours by car from north to south brimming with contrasts and surprises at every turn in the road; we Galicians like to say that every house is a world, that every stone has a history and that in every plant there is a natural space. Here we have a country with an endless stock of experiences. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/presentacion.asp?id=52 Madrid is Madrid and do not need any additional presentation!! However many people are of the opinion that Madrid is an old-fashioned city, a monumental city and it is, but nowadays it’s also a fashion and design city full of talent and madness, creativity and freedom.. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/presentacion.asp?id=50 Estepona. This name is still today an interesting enigma because nobody up to now has been able to describe its meaning. But we can tell you what Estepona is Estepona is the new competitor to Marbella the new GOLDEN Mile of the Costa del Sol 21 km of coast line, an old town which has kept the typical architecture of a village of Andalucía with balconies overflowing with flowers, a town converted into a high standing tourist centre thanks to its magnificent beaches, which boast the blue banner, and a great marina ideal to practice nautical sports and fishing. The Jewels of the hotel industry are already here Ritz-Carlton Crowne Plaza Kempinski and very close to Estepona you have Spain's best golf course Valderrama. Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/presentacion.asp?id=49 Richard Ford, an English traveller during the 19th century, said of Marbella “It is a beautiful town with a beautiful name”. Today, a couple of centuries later and fully blossomed to a tourist resort of world-wide fame on the equally renowned Costa del Sol, Marbella is much more.. It is a privilege for its inhabitants, a gift for its visitors and an invitation to all that have not yet been lucky enough to experience Marbella. An extensive network of hotels, restaurants, bars, beachclubs, discotheques, flamenco stages, bullrings, art galleries and a casino of high international acclaim are sure to satisfy the most demanding taste and inclinations. Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/presentacion.asp?id=47 The romantic and ever popular city of Seville. Antonio Gala, one of Spain’s most internationally renowned poets once remarked: "The worst thing is not that the people of Seville think that they have the loveliest city in the world. the worst thing is that they probably have”. Whether or not it´s the loveliest city in the world or not, it is without doubt a unique city which offers something for everyone. Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/presentacion.asp?id=48 There is much more to Spain than its mainland. Beautiful islands are to be found in the Mediterraneanthe Balearics) and a thousand kilometres from the mainland in the Atlantic Ocean at the south coast of Morocco The Canary Islands, offering a unique mild climate all year around. The Canary Islands consists of a group of seven small islands, all beautiful, but one in particular is considered the “star” of the archipelago: TENERIFE. Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/presentacion.asp?id=44 Valencia is the third largest Spanish city where huge investments have recently taken place and transformed it into a dynamic, modern and ideal place for incentives, conferences or congresses Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cititravel.es/presentacion.asp?id=43 A working Spanish city with 700,000 inhabitants and a world apart from the famous coast line its just 7km from Malaga´s International airport. The hotels are first class excellent for meetings and smaller congresses. Prices are extremely competitive. Excellent shopping areas. The FABULOUS Picasso museum. Huge variety of restaurants serving international, national and local cuisine Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT