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One-third of homes on the islands this year were sold to nationals of other countries, many of whom are non-residents
This was one of the more creative and unusual ideas set to take shape as a result of the second participatory budget initiative in the city
The local authorities are taking the bold step as a way to declutter the urban streets from delivery traffic
The law also requires restaurants to display their staff tip-sharing policy so that customers can understand it
The EDMO hubs work to connect fact-checkers, academia and the media, as well as boost local media literacy
Ireland is currently going through a major rental housing crisis
The Estonian city is preparing for its upcoming European Green Capital year in style
The birds will be specially trained to scare off pigeons from their favourite places in the city’s parks
Users can now get an overview of the state of the output in the country and receive a warning to reduce consumption and avoid power cuts
The city will launch an urban walk with a digital visual guide
Users can now get an overview of the state of the output in the country and receive a warning to reduce consumption and avoid power cuts
Plants feed on CO2 and plenty of it is produced at the local Tekniska verken energy company, so there’s a circular win-win solution
Pre-bookings are already available for the luxury train rides across the bel paese
The pioneering green move would make the country the first in Europe to do so
Until now, there have been specially designated bathing areas but from next summer, one would be able to see the city as one giant swimming pool
The city inaugurated twelve of these spots to encourage people to still feel at home while on the street
Pre-bookings are already available for the luxury train rides across the bel paese
The city will launch an urban walk with a digital visual guide
The Estonian capital was praised for its unique sport urban planning design
Faux or fact? Now, it’s up to you to shine the light on the truth
Ireland is currently going through a major rental housing crisis
It will aid them in collecting data about the incidents that can be used in court
The FITUR organizers want to send a message that we need to learn to live with the new reality
The Madrid Tourism Fair (FITUR) is the name of one of the world’s leading professional events in the tourism industry, and its 2022 edition will be held at Ifema (Madrid) on 19-23 January. This year it will be held in-person, despite the ongoing pandemic wave caused by the Omicron variant. With this, the organizers want to send a message of optimism and recovery to the heavily-battered industry.
Among the 7000 companies and 600 exhibitors who have confirmed their participation are official delegations from 70 countries: 22 will be from Europe, 18 from America, 14 from Africa, 11 from Pacific Asia and 6 from the Middle East. In addition, another 10 countries will participate virtually: 6 from Africa, 3 from Pacific Asia and 1 from the Middle East. There will be also private company representatives from 37 other countries.
Nevertheless, and despite some virtual participation, the goal this year is to restore the real-life nature of the event – which lies at the core of what tourism is all about.
"The organization of this event shows that it is necessary to accept the current situation, we have to learn to live with it, like we do when we go to the movies, enjoy moments of leisure in a shopping centre, go to a basketball game or take our children to school," emphasized Javier Sánchez Prieto, president of the Fitur organizing committee, as quoted by El País.
And indeed, the figures speak in a way that confirms that this is the overall expectation from nearly everyone and that the tourism industry might be experiencing fatigue from virtual and loss of contacts.
This year’s edition shows a clear trend of recovery in the number of destinations and attendees when compared to last year’s hybrid event (which took place in May) when only 55 countries were present. Still, the high attendance of 165 countries and 11,040 companies recorded in January 2020 (just before the COVID pandemic struck) remains a goal for the future.
The first three days of the fair will be attended only by industry professionals – or over 60,000 people. On the weekend, the fair will be opened up to the general public, with 30,000 people more expected to attend.
Fitur attendees will have to present a COVID-19 vaccination certificate if they come from an EU country. Those coming from non-EU countries will have to show QR Spain Travel Health code or a negative PCR or antigen test taken within 24 hours of arrival at the fair. All attendees will be required to wear FPP2 facemasks.
The sixth European Digital Citizens seminar brought together the best practices from Varna, Hamburg, Genoa, Marseille, Cluj-Napoca and Rotterdam on how to tackle the digital divide present in the countryside
The local authorities are taking the bold step as a way to declutter the urban streets from delivery traffic
One-third of homes on the islands this year were sold to nationals of other countries, many of whom are non-residents
The contest that measures the creative achievements of European cities also had a more human dimension, with recognition going to 6 women innovators
The sixth European Digital Citizens seminar brought together the best practices from Varna, Hamburg, Genoa, Marseille, Cluj-Napoca and Rotterdam on how to tackle the digital divide present in the countryside
Users can now get an overview of the state of the output in the country and receive a warning to reduce consumption and avoid power cuts
Until now, there have been specially designated bathing areas but from next summer, one would be able to see the city as one giant swimming pool
Pre-bookings are already available for the luxury train rides across the bel paese
The city inaugurated twelve of these spots to encourage people to still feel at home while on the street
Until now, there have been specially designated bathing areas but from next summer, one would be able to see the city as one giant swimming pool
Pre-bookings are already available for the luxury train rides across the bel paese
The Estonian capital was praised for its unique sport urban planning design
This initiative seeks to integrate the values of the New European Bauhaus into the European Commission’s 100 Cities Mission
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
Veni Markovski’s take on dealing with disinformation in the European Union's poorest country – Bulgaria
A conversation with the mayor of Utrecht on the occasion of her mission to COP27
A conversation with the President of the European Committee of the Regions, about energy, climate change and the underrated importance of cohesion policy
