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Pedro Sánchez, President of Spain, presented at the International Tourism Fair (FITUR) the Digital Covid Certificate of the EU that was agreed between the European Commission, the European Council and the European Parliament. “With the Digital Covid Certificate, Spain will resume all its economic activity safely and we will achieve mobility within the European Union this summer,” Sánchez commented. The president clarified that this is not to be treated as a passport, nor travel document, and it is not a requirement for travel. “It is a mechanism that will facilitate mobility, as well as arrival and passenger transit, and which will be launched as of 01 July,” he specified. The main benefits of the Green Digital Certificate are its simplicity and interoperability for the entire European Union, as well as the fact it is free and universal. By means of a QR code, it will provide information on whether the person traveling is vaccinated, has contracted the disease, or has a negative PCR test result. From 7 June, tourists from non-EU countries not included in the previous list (annexed in Order INT/484/2021 of 19 May, which does not include any country from the GCC) will be able to travel to Spain if they have been fully vaccinated at least 14 days before their trip. Paper vaccination certificates issued in Spanish or English will be accepted provided that the vaccine administered is one of those authorised by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) or one of those included in the WHO’s Emergency Use Listing. Unvaccinated minors in the same family unit may enter with a negative PCR test (children under 6 years of age do not need to be tested). The vaccination …

After a successful webinar of the southern regions of Spain – Andalucía & Costa del sol the tourism board of Spain in GCC will conduct the second in their tri-series on 23rd March 2021 at 12noon UAE time focusing on the main cities of Spain-Madrid & Barcelona. Daniel Rosado -Director, Spain Tourism GCC, “Madrid, is famous for being an open city with all kinds of people from anywhere in the world. In addition to its famous museums, busy streets dotted with all kinds of shops, restaurants with world cuisine, or unbeatable nightlife, Madrid will surprise you with its charming, tranquil historic spots, with traditional and family-run century-old bars where friends meet up for a drink, all kinds of neighborhoods, and cultural centres that offer an alternative type of tourism. Madrid has an authenticity that is hard to match. It is welcoming and diverse. Madrid is, without a doubt, one of Europe’s most interesting & popular cities among GCC travelers. Namratha Rose -Manager – Marketing & Trade Relations – Spain Tourism GCC, “I am positive this tri-series webinar for Spain will cover all aspects and all major destinations in Spain. This will enable the travel trade across GCC to relate better with their client´s preferences &  requirements and propose apt itineraries  to ensure they have the best experience in Spain when the borders open to welcome tourists again.”

Just one more day to register and learn about two of the most favoured destinations in Spain; Andalusia and Costa del Sol. There will be a time that you can ask questions from the hosts about what your clients actually require about the two destinations. Register today as it will be tomorrow 16th March 2021 at 12noon UAE time. Daniel Rosado Bayon – Director –Spain Tourism GCC stated, “It would be refreshing for the agents to connect with partners from different regions in Spain and be updated on the latest measures and developments in Spain. We are waiting for the borders to open up and welcome tourists from GCC to Spain once again. Turespaña – Spain Tourism Office GCC is looking forward to showcasing Spain’s amazing offerings to the travel trade in GCC. The idea of this webinar series is to remind and highlight Spain’s known destinations and also the Islands. Spain is an all year round and popular destination among Arab travelers and expats alike from GCC and we have seen an increasing trend in interest to travel year after year. The webinar will have key destination partners from across Spain who will update the trade about the current situation and preparations on how each destination is prepping up to receive tourists when the borders open up and the time is right to travel.

Another great opportunity to rediscover the Spanish flair in a few hours at 12noon today and learn more about two of the most interesting cities in Spain; Andalusia and Cos del Sol. Daniel Rosado Bayon – Director –Spain Tourism GCC stated, “It would be refreshing for the agents to connect with partners from different regions in Spain and be updated on the latest measures and developments in Spain. We are waiting for the borders to open up and welcome tourists from GCC to Spain once again. Turespaña – Spain Tourism Office GCC is looking forward to showcasing Spain’s amazing offerings to the travel trade in GCC. The idea of this webinar series is to remind and highlight Spain´s known destinations and also the Islands. Spain is an all year round and popular destination among Arab travelers and expats alike from GCC and we have seen an increasing trend in interest to travel year after year. The webinar will have key destination partners from across Spain who will update the trade about the current situation and preparations on how each destination is prepping up to receive tourists when the borders open up and the time is right to travel. This will help the travel trade to keep themselves updated on the COVID safety measures in Spain, be informed and educated to offer the right destinations to their clients. The key focus will be on beaches, nature, shopping, and luxury along with introducing few new destinations that would be ideal for the travelers from GCC looking to travel to different regions in Spain that are safe and secure.”

Once again, the much-loved destination of the GCC travellers, Spain will host a tri-series webinar to showcase the many offerings by the destination. Each webinar will focus on a different area in the most beautiful, historically enriched Spain.  There will be two webinars on 16th and 23rd March and the third one on 7th April 2021. It will be the perfect time for the travel fraternity in the Middle East to discover this amazing destination right before the borders reopen. Daniel Rosado Bayon – Director –Spain Tourism GCC shared, “The idea of this webinar series is to remind and highlight Spain´s known destinations and also showcase hidden gems like the North of Spain also known as Green Spain and also the Islands. Spain is an all year round and popular destination among Arab travelers and expats alike from GCC and we have seen an increasing trend in interest to travel year after year. The webinar will have key destination partners from across Spain who will update the trade about the current situation and preparations on how each destination is prepping up to receive tourists when the borders open up and the time is right to travel. The webinar series “Rediscover Spain “will take place on the 16th March, 23rd March, and 7th April and is open to all travel trade across GCC. This will help the travel trade to keep themselves updated on the COVID safety measures in Spain, be informed and educated to offer the right destinations to their clients. The key focus will be on beaches, nature, shopping, and luxury along with introducing few new destinations that would be ideal for the travelers from GCC looking to travel …

In just a few hours, at 11am UAE time the next session exploring Spain from home will take you to the northern parts of the destination. To participate please contact Crisna de Guzman at crisna.deguzman@ddppl.com or call +971505074618, +971554704200. We are quite familiar with Canary islands but there are others that are equally enjoyable for visitors that look for new destinations and experiences. The country will open to foreign tourists from next week, hence Daniel Rosado Bayon – Director of the Spanish Tourism Office in Abu Dhabi will share more details about what will be important to visit the destination. Northern Spain is considered as one of the green covered destinations, this includes Canary islands of volcanic origin in the Atlantic, Balearic islands in the Mediterranean. They offer paradise beaches with green sceneries, great nature, amazing gastronomy and history. Another few key factors are that they have mild temperatures and plenty of space to move around easily and without getting disturbed. You can enjoy a whole trip up to northern Spain in the comfort of your home within just one hour. So, go ahead and register now!!

After a successful first webinar session about Madrid and Barcelona – the popular areas of Spain, the second session to be held on June 10, 2020 will consist of another region which is quite closer to the travellers of the GCC as it has the history and culture which bonds them to the destination. Daniel Rosado Bayon, Tourism Counsellor, stated, “We want to provide an opportunity to all those interested in learning more about the varied destinations within Spain, some are more known than others and this tri-series will ensure that everyone obtains the knowledge about the sights, food, shopping, cultural, historical and art focused areas within the varied cities in Spain. In this second session our focus will be on Andalusia or Andalucia in Spanish. The region is also world famous for bullfighting, great climate, flamenco, gastronomy like tapas, fiestas, beaches and the varied diverse geography. So join us once again and learn about a rich destination that has the most interesting offerings for all ages.” Al Andalus was the name given by the Muslims during the Middle Ages to the Iberian peninsula. Nowadays Andalucia is the southern region of Spain, which offers a great variety of landscapes, from the mountain range of Sierra Nevada to the coastal towns in the Mediterranean sea. Andalucía is famous for its stunning beaches, fabulous monuments such as the Cordoba Mosque or the Alhambra Palace, the flamenco, it´s gastronomy and their zest for life. Other regions such as Valencia will also be covered in this journey through the wonders of Spain.

A delegation from the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the ‘Seatrade Cruise Med’ held between September 21-23, in Tenerife, Spain, with an aim of further promoting the Kingdom as a tourism destination. The delegation included Yousif Al Khan, Director of Tourism Marketing and Promotions at the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority and Amal Jamal from the Economic Development Board (EDB). The Bahraini representative’s participation in the event came as a part of a comprehensive team representing the Gulf region under the name of ‘Cruise Arabia’. “The main aim behind our participation in the Seatrade Cruise Med is to promote the Kingdom as a destination for cruises in order to increase the number of inbound tourists and further develop the industry and overall national economy,” said Khan. Further commenting on the participation, Executive Director Marketing and Communications at the EDB, Vivian Jamal said, “Last year, 40,000 tourists visited Bahrain through cruise ships. The Seatrade Cruise Med is one of the most important global cruise events and is the right platform to promote Bahrain as a destination among exhibitors from all around the globe.” The participation is in line’s the Kingdom’s tourism strategy launched earlier this year under the brand, ‘Ours. Yours’. The strategy, launched by the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority in cooperation with the EDB, focuses on four pillars; awareness, attraction, access and accommodation. A key integral component of the strategy is to develop the sea ports in the Kingdom in order to further attract yachts and cruise ships.