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The FAST-CARE package comes at a time of growing needs and concerns and in the context of the ongoing war in the European neighbourhood
This is the first investment in port infrastructure by the international forum’s development fund
As France’s term of the rotating Presidency ends on 30 June, it is time for the second member of the trio to carry out the European agenda
Vasco Alves Cordeiro comes from the Azores archipelago of Portugal, and is thus the first CoR President from that country and from an outermost region
Abandoned fishing gear is one of the most dangerous threats to the marine environment, but also to divers and underwater heritage
The invention promises to be revolutionary as it can decouple food production from agriculture and its environmental impacts
It helps the former track their herds more efficiently, and the latter avoid getting into risky situations with the bovines
The town of Makarska has recently launched a new mobile service, aiming to cut down on paper use and stimulate citizens to go contactless
This is a joint pilot project between the states of Berlin and Brandenburg in Germany
The country wants to become a leader in hydrogen production and export
Brussels Region agreed and decided to go even further with restrictions
This is a joint pilot project between the states of Berlin and Brandenburg in Germany
Brussels Region agreed and decided to go even further with restrictions
Breaking the rule could set you back some 30 euros
The Belgian city wants to encourage kids’ creativity and active participation
You can watch it over and over since it will be available for the next six months
The Belgian city wants to encourage kids’ creativity and active participation
The city also led awareness-raising actions to show the impressionable youths how circularity is created first-hand
Breaking the rule could set you back some 30 euros
Dust particle concentrations can still present a tough challenge to beat, though
Madrid breaks the barrier between the concepts of a layover city and tourism destination
When an airport transfer turns into a full-blown holiday
Stopover Hola Madrid is the name of an initiative that promotes the Spanish capital as a destination for long-haul passengers transferring through its international airport. In other words, it encourages people to take a break and spend between 1 and 6 nights there before continuing with their onward journey.
The product came as a collaboration between the City of Madrid and the Spanish national carrier Iberia. Between July 2019 and December 2021, a total of 21,590 Iberia passengers converted their air connection into a tourist stop in the capital city thanks to the advantages offered by the programme, such as discounts at participating tourism establishments.
During the coming months, the Delegated Area of Tourism hopes to continue increasing the return of this program that contributes to boosting the Madrid tourism sector and positioning the capital as an international air hub. Stopover Hola Madrid has been very well received on the American continent, especially in Latin America, a consolidated and strategic market that brings in a large number of high-level visitors.
South America (54.5%) and Central America (31.7%) have been the regions that have benefited the most from the advantages that Stopover Hola Madrid offers to passengers with a final destination in Europe. By country, visitors from Brazil (25.2%) and the United States (10.3%) are the ones who have most demanded this service.
The economic impact for the city since the launch of the programme is estimated to be some 18.4 million euros.
The increase in the average stay in the city, another of the main objectives of the program in line with the Strategic Tourism Plan of the capital, has also been encouraged thanks to this initiative. The public-private collaboration includes special offers in accommodation in Madrid with a duration of up to six days.
48 hours before their arrival customers can obtain a free guidebook with information about local transportation, climate, sightseeing and dining.
Once in Madrid, they may wish to hire a Biduzzer, an expert personal guide who can provide insider information about places to go and things to do, from the best choices on a menu to the best seats in a theatre.
On reaching the arrivals area in Madrid, Stopover Hola Madrid can pick up free public transportation cards valid for two days on all municipal buses and the underground Metro.
27.3% of travellers opted for a three-day stay in Madrid, accompanied by the enjoyment of other cultural, restaurant and shopping services. 53.5% chose to extend their layover and enjoy the benefits of the product on their outward leg, the rest opted for it on their return journey.
To promote this program, the City Council and Iberia have been carrying out a series of promotional actions that have given great visibility to the Madrid destination at an international level through the dissemination of the image of the capital in the airline's own media, marketing campaigns or familiarization trips.
As France’s term of the rotating Presidency ends on 30 June, it is time for the second member of the trio to carry out the European agenda
Vasco Alves Cordeiro comes from the Azores archipelago of Portugal, and is thus the first CoR President from that country and from an outermost region
You can watch it over and over since it will be available for the next six months
It helps the former track their herds more efficiently, and the latter avoid getting into risky situations with the bovines
Abandoned fishing gear is one of the most dangerous threats to the marine environment, but also to divers and underwater heritage
The town of Makarska has recently launched a new mobile service, aiming to cut down on paper use and stimulate citizens to go contactless
It helps the former track their herds more efficiently, and the latter avoid getting into risky situations with the bovines
Brussels Region agreed and decided to go even further with restrictions
Breaking the rule could set you back some 30 euros
The Belgian city wants to encourage kids’ creativity and active participation
Breaking the rule could set you back some 30 euros
As part of a local tradition, the furniture will go to local elderly homes
These will be spread across 11 EU countries and will serve to support the EU Missions
The European Commission has accepted to develop the idea
An interview about AYR, one of the 2021 New European Bauhaus Prize winners
A conversation with the Mayor of Matosinhos, Portugal’s first UN Resilience Hub
An interview with Nigel Jollands and Sue Goeransson from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
An interview with the President of the City of Athens Reception & Solidarity Centre
