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Bilbao puts itself to the test in 2018 as the host of large international events

Bilbao puts itself to the test in 2018 as the host of large international events

The year in which The Academy of Urbanism has chosen it as the Best European City, Bilbao and the Province of Biscay are putting to the test their capacity as hosts to a succession of large-scale internationally recognised events.

The first challenge took place in recent weeks: hosting the finals of the European Rugby Champions Cup and European Rugby Challenge Cupwhich for the first time in the history of this sport were contested outside the Six Nations circuit. The result couldn’t have been more positive: 32,543 fans made Bilbao the second most popular host city in this competition, while vital aspects such as safety and securitycleanlinesshotel capacity and coordination of all implicated agents have received the organiser’s highest praise.

The venue for this sporting encounter was the San Mamés stadium, built according to the most stringent UEFA standards, and which in recent years has been the recipient of accolades including “Stadium of the year 2015”, awarded by the “World Stadium Congress” and second place in the “Stadium of the year awards” of the prestigious Stadium DB magazine.

The Euskalduna Conference Centrea large multi-purpose complex of 58,200 m² located in the centre of the city, will undergo its own litmus test on 19 June. This is the date the already prestigious Basque cuisine receives a visit from some of the most recognised chefs, restaurateurs, sommeliers and opinion leaders in the field of world gastronomy. The reason behind this is the awarding of prizes for The World´s 50 Best Restaurants, the list created each year by Restaurant magazine with the 50 best culinary establishments in the world.

Towards the end of the year, 4 November sees the turn of the Bilbao Exhibition Center (BEC), another of the flagships for the holding of large-scale events in the city. Its 150,000 square metres, distributed across 6 pavilions that host 160 annual events with one million attendees, are the chosen setting for the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs), an event that recognises the musical successes of the year at an international level, and which will surely have a surprise or two in store for us on its 25th anniversary.

Besides all this, our city’s diary for 2018 also includes a good number of sporting events –Bilbao Triathlon 2018Red Bull Cliff Diving, The Vuelta Cycling Tour of Spain– and cultural ones –BBK Live 2018BBK Music Legends Festival 2018BIME Bizkaia International Music ExperienceBilbao Friends of the Opera Association (ABAO) opera season–. But above all, the field of entrepreneurs and professionals, where Bilbao-Bizkaia boasts a consolidated position that allows it to host important national and international events each year.


Air connections

Another of the big dates this year was Routes Europe, an event on air connectivity in Europe, which without doubt will improve the positioning of an airport that is now northern Spain’s main air communication nodeWith 20 airlines operating regularly and a connection, via 55 predominantly daily flights, with Europe’s main airports, Bilbao connects directly, and on average in 1 to 3 hours, with the main hubs and capitals on the European continent and with the majority of Spain’s cities, with a frequency of over 100 weekly flights to both Madrid and Barcelona. New additions this season are direct connections with SwedenAustria and Malta, and a sixth German destinationHamburg, which can be added to Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Dusseldorf and Stuttgart.

 

New hotels

The city and its metropolitan area boast around 4,000 hotel beds, all well located, frequently found in historical buildings and cutting-edge constructions. A number of projects are forecast to be added to these over the next twelve months, providing 400 beds in four and five-star establishments.

 

Other venues:

As well as the aforementioned Euskalduna Conference Centre, Bibao Exhibition Centre and San Mames Stadium, the city claims a good number of spaces in which to organise unique events, such as the emblematic Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, the Iberdrola Tower with its privileged views, the Sociedad Bilbaina, a place where you can find the tradition and history of the city, the innovative and multi-purpose space offered by YIMBY, and centres of culture and knowledge that are also open for holding private meetings, such as the Arraiga Theatre, the recent prize-winning Azkuna ZentroaBizkaia AretoaRía de Bilbao Maritime MuseumSala BBK and the Campos Elíseos Theatre. And if the city gets a bit overwhelming, you can always drive to the Urdaibai biosphere reserve to enjoy a glass of txakoli in the beautiful Berroja Winery. Or you can visit the Encartaciones region and enjoy Europe’s only collection of Rolls Royces, on display in the Torre Loizaga fortress complex.

 

The Bilbao Convention Bureau is a municipal department, at the service of the organisation of MICE events. It boasts a professional team and the infrastructure necessary to attract and promote all types of meetings and events in the city. Further information can be found on its website: http://www.bilbaoturismo.net/

 

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Gallery Hoteles renews completely the Hotel Molina Lario in Málaga

Gallery Hoteles Group started 2018 with the complete refurbishment of its hotel in Malaga, the MOLINA LARIO, with a 3.5-million-euro investment. This renovation project has included 103 rooms and bathrooms, communal areas and patios. Also has launched a new brand of restaurant, MATIZ, in another demonstration of the company’s commitment to quality cuisine in its establishments. 

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Gallery Hoteles launched in May 2018 its new 4*S hotel in Mallorca

In May 2018 GALLERY HOTELES has opened its third hotel in Mallorca. The

new hotel has been christened HOTEL HONUCAI 4*S (from the Hawaiian word

HONU-KAI: sea turtle), which owes to the mix of Mediterranean and exotic styles

distilled in the hotel’s individual décor, as well as paying tribute to the protected

native species of sea turtle that inhabits the island. At the same time, the sound of “HONUCAI”

evokes the ethnic influences brought together in this renovation project, with which we have

sought to design unique spaces that have their own soul and character, using natural and sea

materials to create a vibrant and light-filled environment.

The new HOTEL HONUCAI is located in the south of the island, at the heart of the

seafront promenade in Colonia de Sant Jordi, the busiest part of this ancient fishing village,

and just metres from the spectacular Es Carbó and Es Trenc beaches.

With this new seasonal hotel, the group is moving into this accommodation type within

the holiday sector. Hotel Honucai maintains its own unique personality whilst also displaying

all the hallmarks of the Gallery Hoteles brand: 4* superior category, an unbeatable central

location, a “boutique hotel” concept (78 rooms), exceptional customer service and a clear commitment to its own quality cuisine.

The building suffered a complete makeover, including the renovation

of the façade, rooms and bathrooms, restaurant, patio, hall and reception, with the

total investment reaching 3 million euros. The hotel also have two meeting and events

rooms, spa and fitness equipment for guests and the area’s first brand new rooftop space,

“The TOP”, with panoramic views, pool, restaurant and cocktail bar. This new space builds on the patio concept created in Barcelona

four years ago with the now iconic “The TOP” at Gallery Hotel, demonstrating once again the

company’s commitment to becoming a point of reference in the places where it is established,

offering spaces for leisure and cuisine aimed at the local public as well as tourists by opening

its doors to customers beyond the hotel’s guests.

Gallery Hoteles Group is also started 2018 with the complete refurbishment of its hotel in

Malaga, the Molina Lario, with a 3.5-million-euro investment. This renovation project

included the 103 rooms and bathrooms, communal areas and patios, and launch of a new brand of restaurant, MATIZ that is another demonstration of the company’s commitment to quality cuisine in its establishments.

Marta Golobardes, General Director of Gallery Hoteles, states that “following the renovation of our flagship hotel, the Gallery Hotel in Barcelona, we are starting 2018 with a new challenge, in order to continue to grow in quality and service, positioning ourselves as specialists in the 4*

superior category. This is all possible through our strategy, based on two key pillars: expanding our range to include one of the most popular destinations on the European market with the new hotel in Mallorca, and complete renovation of the Malaga hotel’s facilities to maintain our position as a leader among the city’s tourism businesses. With these new milestones, we want to offer our guests a better range of tourist destinations with the mark of quality and distinctive personality that define the Gallery Hoteles service.”

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Alimara Barcelona Hotel News

At the four star Alimara Barcelona Hotel, innovation and experience are perfectly combined in a contemporary urban space ideal for leisure and business.

For events planning, the Alimara provides some of the most outstanding meeting rooms in the city, as their setting around the garden, makes them unique.

As a novelty this year, the hotel offers the possibility to add value to the meetings or work sessions with exclusive tailored events for the companies team.

The team building activities, Executive Training & Gastronomy, are a source of learning applicable to their daily working environment, building up your team skills and competencies within a culinary environment, holding them as a parallel session to the meeting or making everything revolve around the culinary event

An unexpected experience that will surprise them.

 

http://alimaraevents.com/en/etg/

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The most beautiful view in the world!

The Mercure Monte Igueldo San Sebastian Hotel is a «different» hotel especially because of its highly privileged view over the La Concha Bay while being located only 5 minutes from downtown San Sebastian.

The hotel’s history started back in 1912, during the Belle Époque, and it offers stunning panoramic views from its spacious lounge as well as from its terrace or pool.

The hotel has a free outdoor parking and WiFi, restaurant and conference facilities with unique possibilities for hosting all kinds of events.

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The Glowiest space for your events in Barcelona

The Glowiest space for your events in Barcelona

 

In the middle of the 22@ district, the Hotel SB Glow becomes an ideal place to hold events and conventions with capacity for up to 300 people.

If you are looking for a place to hold big events, conferences and completely tailor-made meetings, don’t miss our Hotel SB Glow. You have at your disposal event rooms with natural light and private restoration areas, with its own catering service and the latest technology.

We are proud to present you our newest hotel – recently inaugurated in Barcelona – that with a 4* superior category will become your best ally if you want to organise an event.

Hotel SB Glow is located in the most innovative area where multiple companies and tech start-ups coexist with Barcelona’s historic industrial legacy.

Inside or outside? It’s up to you!

Hotel SB Glow has 7 modular meeting rooms for up to 370 m2 that can be arranged in the style of theatre, school, U-shaped, banquet, cabaret or cocktail, according to the needs of our clients. In addition, all these spaces are designed to hold events inside the hotel and in the outdoor areas, where you can enjoy Barcelona’s warm weather.

Give a Mediterranean touch to your events

When you organise an event, you need to get the best gastronomic services. In the Hotel SB Glow, you will find different restaurants that will offer you versatility and high-quality local products. At street level, you will find the MUC Restaurant, an exclusive Mediterranean grill space that has a private area with all the necessary technology integrated. The perfect place to meet while enjoying the best Mediterranean flavors.

Meetings from up high

Another option offered by our new hotel is the possibility of holding events on the impressive 360º terrace, located on the top floor of the building. Magnificent views of Barcelona, an outdoor panoramic pool, and the Panoramic Food & Drink Poolbar – Voladís, a restaurant where you can enjoy cocktails, sushi and other gourmet dishes. Undoubtedly, at 34 meters high, this is the most iconic space of the hotel.

 

Do you want to know more about us? Contact us and we will make your event shine like never before.

Contact us by mail:

sales@sbhotels.es

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The only 5* hotel located opposite the Guggenheim Museum

This icon of contemporary luxury in the Basque capital has entered into a new phase, consolidating its position as a meeting point for the arts, culture and creativity in a constantly evolving cosmopolitan city.

The comprehensive refurbishment that took place earlier this year, led by Foraster Architects studio, has adapted this well-established hotel to suit modern times whilst maintaining the hallmark characteristics created during its construction 16 years ago by Javier Mariscal and Fernando Salas.

 

ART AND ARCHITECTURE

New momentum at the hotel loved by architects and artists

An example of modern architecture in the new Bilbao alongside the creations of geniuses such as Foster, Gehry or Moneo, Gran Hotel Domine enters a new stage of its life, opening its doors to the people of Bilbao and consolidating itself as the 5-star hotel par excellence in the city.

Located in the iconic Art District, surrounded by the Guggenheim and Bellas Artes museums, the Iberdrola Tower and the Euskalduna Palace, it is only a five-minute walk from the commercial area and just 15km from Bilbao airport (LOIU). All this makes it an excellent base from which to explore the capital of Biscay and its surroundings.

Only a few meters from the Guggenheim, today the hotel continues to strengthen its ties with contemporary art, expanding its collection of paintings and sculptures. Gran Hotel Domine has commissioned the renowned Swedish studio Humans Since 1982 to tailor its innovative “A Million Times 120” kinetic installation for the lobby. By bringing this artistic creation to the city, the hotel is sharing an astounding piece of moving art with all of its citizens; a project that plays with time through the synchronisation of 120 clocks and the magical choreography of their hands, which captures the viewer’s attention until it eventually comes to show the exact time.

The magnificent Fossil Cypress in the atrium has been given a grander setting with the installation of a pond that reflects its imposing silhouette. Created by Mariscal and composed of more than 80 thousand stones from the river, this is an imposing piece of work, 26 meters in height and weighing 90 tons, occupying the entire height of the building, from the skylight to the crown of the terrace.

 

GASTRONOMY AND LEISURE

Breakfasts with the best views

An essential stop on the most cosmopolitan route in Bilbao, Gran Hotel Domine offers its guests various special spaces such as the breakfast terrace with impressive panoramic views of the city, where they can have their first coffee of the day overlooking the Ría and the Guggenheim whilst waving at Koons´ Puppy.

This exquisite culinary offer for breakfast includes a wide range of top quality local produce and homemade recipes. All this comes with an á la carte service offering the customer satisfaction and comfort.

 

The new lobby bar Sixty-One

The new bar, Sixty-One, is reminiscent of the atmosphere of London or New York. Sixty-One is the number of the hotel on Alameda de Mazarredo and it is a cozy and versatile lobby bar where guests can enjoy sophisticated cocktails and delicious snacks. Its various and distinct areas provide for different needs and moods and make it a perfect spot for both relaxing and for informal gatherings. Working at an impressive 4.20m marble table in a unique setting is a real luxury.

 

 

Tradition and modernity are intertwined at the Beltz restaurant

 

Gran Hotel Domine also offers the Beltz restaurant (Beltz means black in Euskera). Helmed by Abel Corrall, Beltz offers seasonal cuisine with Basque roots and international touches, largely influenced by the local produce and culture.

Corral, a 36-year old from Bilbao and chef of the Gran Hotel Domine since February 2016, is a protégé of some of the best chefs in Spain. After starting in the kitchen at 14, helping in his father´s restaurant, Corral graduated from the Hotel Management School in Bilbao. His career was further developed in restaurants such as Mugraritz, with Andoni Luis Aduriz, Guggenheim (now known as Nerua) with Josean Alika, El Bulli with Ferran Adrià, Larrea Palace with Aitor Elizegui and Azurmendi with Eneko Atxa. At the Gran Hotel Domine, he has been able to work with Martin Berasategui.

 

Urban cooking at Bistro Le Café

Bistro Le Café offers a casual atmosphere where delicious dishes prepared with specially selected fresh products from the region are served. With the best view of Jeff Koons´ Puppy, you can enjoy an exquisite range of coffee throughout the day.

The inspiration is drawn from the geometric abstraction of the De Stijl movement, led by Mondrian. The ceiling panels are crossed with lines of light forming a checkerboard of whites, blacks and greys.

 

ROOMS & SUITES

Spacious and bright rooms where every detail is treated with care

The 145 rooms at the Gran Hotel Domine, completely refurbished in 2017, stand out for their spaciousness and light and for their elegant and timeless style. Many of them feature views of the Guggenheim Museum, with luxury amenities, bathrobes, a twice-daily hospitality service and the latest technology to ensure maximum comfort.

The 10 impressive Suites – the majority of which come with a private terrace above the Guggenheim – provide exclusive care and spacious environments that will enchant guests with their warm and cosmopolitan design. Art has a special presence here thanks to Javier Mariscal´s original canvasses and the suites invite the guests to enjoy a unique experience together with many welcoming details and signature Dyptique bath products.

The Penthouse Suite, the most exclusive suite available, is undoubtedly one of the hotel´s greatest attractions. The 80 square metre room, with an additional 20 square metres of the terrace on top of the Gehry building make this suite a real jewel in the centre of Bilbao. It also includes butler service and the highest level of personalised service to satisfy even the most demanding of guests.

 

WELLBEING

Wellness by Domine is another innovation offered by the hotel. It offers a relaxation zone with a sauna and steam room to activate, detox and rejuvenate the body. It is a space dedicated to well-being and inner peace where guests will find the ideal place to switch off and relax. Guests may also enjoy all kinds of relaxing massages and personalised therapeutic health and beauty treatments.

Gym

The only gym in Bilbao with views of the Guggenheim Museum. The gym contains 100 m2 of space dedicated to health and wellbeing and is fully equipped with the latest Technogym equipment for cardiovascular and strength training and stretching.

 

MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Thanks to their team of experts, exclusive services, and luxury facilities, an event at Gran Hotel Domine is guaranteed to make any meeting or celebration an unforgettable occasion.

The hotel offers the all amenities for holding meetings and events of all kinds in an intimate, sophisticated atmosphere. Equipped with all the necessary facilities and the most innovative technology, the 6 multi-purpose rooms at the hotel provide natural light and can be completely personalized to suit all kinds of family events, business meetings or conventions.

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