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CONEXION SPAIN: THE SECOND ANNUAL SPANISH VIRTUAL TRADE SHOW IN NORTH AMERICA KICKS OFF IN ONE MONTH

 

On the heels of the resounding success of last year´s edition,  IMASTE is organizing the second annual Spanish virtual trade and consumer show for tourism in the North American continent taking place from March 12th  through December 31st with lots of new features.

 

Conexion Spain Virtual, organized by IMASTE, the leading company in Europe for virtual events and trade shows will be the meeting point between consumers and professionals in the North American travel industry and all providers from Spain selling in this market, ranging from hotels to museums to city and regional CVBS, DMCs and other tourism suppliers!  

This new edition of the Virtual Trade Show has lots of new features like one-to-one meetings and agenda, networking area and several theme workshops that will take place during the year.

Operating 24/7 this virtual trade show is an ideal opportunity for consumers and tourism professionals to “meet with” the entire sector, minimizing costs, optimizing investments and reaching more potential travelers around the world through the Internet. 

Together with the opportunity of visiting the Virtual Booths, attending to webinars and chatting to representatives of the exhibiting companies, this year the visitors will be able to exchange visit cards and make professional networking with each other.

Both exhibitors and visitors are able to interact and present their products and services without the complications related to international travel. Since there is no distance online, users will be able to visit a booth and make business regardless of geographic location.

Conexion Spain Virtual is the trade show of the future, a place where companies and travelers will meet, and institutions from the Costa del Sol, Barcelona, Valencia, Madrid, and Paradores as well as other hotels, will be showcasing the Spanish flavor to the North American travel market.

 



 

Madrid and Barcelona

at the top 10 of

The Globe Shopper City Index – Europe (The Economist)

(Assessing 33 European destinations on convenience, availability and price)


The Spanish advantage

 

Madrid and Barcelona tie for second place with consistently strong performances across all categories

 

The Index’s two Spanish cities are tied for second place, and were just edged out of first place, with less

than half a point separating them from the number one city, London. While London’s performance is

volatile, with the UK capital city scoring very well in some areas and very badly in others, Madrid and

Barcelona took a different route to the top. Consistency, rather than overwhelming leads in individual

areas, explains their robust results.

 

Never far from the top

 

Only rarely in the Index do either of the two Spanish cities come first in any of the five individual

top line categories: shops; affordability; convenience; hotels and transport; and culture and climate.

Their best result is third place: Barcelona is third for hotels and transport and Madrid for shops.

Delving into more detail in the Index tells a similar story. Among the Index’s 22 indicators, only once

do either of the two cities outperform the other cities—Barcelona comes first for “shopper favorites”,

reflecting the relatively low cost of a range of high-end luxury items. Barcelona or Madrid lead in

two other individual indicators, but in each case they are tied with a large number of cities. The cities

tie with 20 other cities for relative ease of travel in terms of visa regulations, and for availability and

variety of restaurants Madrid ties with 11 cities. Barcelona ties with three cities for the quality of its

public transport.

 When Barcelona and Madrid score less well, they remain largely in the middle of the league table,

which drives their overall 2nd place result. Among the five categories, Barcelona never finishes below

ninth place (for affordability) and is in the bottom half of the table for the 22 indicators only twice, for cost of dining (20th) and cost of accommodation (17th). Madrid is less consistent, but only slightly

so—finishing 11th in the affordability category—and has a bottom-half result for just four indicators,

although never sinks below 23rd place, its ranking for the cost of dining.

 

Multiple options for the serious shopper

 

Although not perhaps usually ranked among Europe’s most famous shopping destinations, Madrid

and Barcelona possess strong and extensive attractions for the shopper. Spain takes its shopping

seriously—globally recognised Zara, Mango, Desigual, Camper and Custo are Spanish brands.

Barcelona, among its other shopping areas, has a 5-km stretch of largely pedestrianised streets, from

Las Ramblas through the Plaça de Catalunya and the Passeig de Gràcia to the Avinguda Diagonal.

Madrid has shopping districts to suit every taste, from the luxury brands in Salamanca and Goya to

the trendier offerings of the Chueca district and its Fuencarral market. Moreover, although total trip

costs are a weak point for both cities overall, they perform very well for the prices of goods in the Index

basket, with Barcelona—as noted above—the cheapest city, and Madrid coming in third.

Finally, there is little to complain about in the surroundings, with the second (Madrid) and third

(Barcelona) best climates in the Index, excellent cuisine and convenient hotels and transport. Even

when they perform poorly compared to peers, neither city is without charms. Madrid, for example,

finishes 21st overall for attractions and sights, but still boasts the Palacio Real (Royal Palace) and the

Prado Museum’s world famous collection.

 *Source: The Globe Shopper City Index – Europe. The Economist Intelligence Unit Limited 2011

Madrid is the second best shopping destination in Europe

According to The Globe Shopper City Index ­– Europe, which measures shopping tourism attractions in 33 cities and is published by The Economist,

 

  • The Spanish capital shares this position with Barcelona, just half a point behind London, which was rated the top city for shopping
  • Each selected city was awarded points on the basis of 38 criteria divided into five categories: shops, affordability, convenience, hotels and transport, and culture and climate
  • Madrid obtained good results in all categories, offering great advantages to shoppers in terms of good food, convenience and reduced prices on leading brands
  • The climate and cultural events were also determining factors in the high score obtained by our city

 

The city of Madrid has achieved second place in the list of best European cities for shopping compiled by The Globe Shopper City Index – Europe. This index, which is part of the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) research programme carried out by The Economist, is sponsored by the company Global Blue, a world expert in shopping and international spending.

The Spanish capital has tied with Barcelona as the second best place for shopping, both cities just half a point short of the winning city, London, and ahead of Paris, Rome and Berlin. The Globe Shopper City Index – Europemeasures the attractiveness of the 33 biggest European cities for international shopping trips.

Each city was awarded points according to 38 criteria divided into five categories: shops, affordability, convenience, hotels and transport, and culture and climate. The cities included in the index were selected in line with the number of visitors they attract and their economic importance, while geographic diversity was also taken into account.

Madrid’s strong points

Madrid obtained consistent results in all categories, providing great attractions for shoppers, including good food, convenience and reduced prices on big brands. Key to Madrid's excellent overall result was its third place in the category of shops: the city was awarded 69 points, 11 behind London, the leading city in this section.

Madrid’s strong point in this area is a combination of the extended sales periods which offer shoppers great discounts and the offering of world famous labels such as Spanish firms Loewe, Zara and Desigual. Madrid is also ranked second for climate, less than one point behind Lisbon. Our city has also gained high marks for the wide range of cultural and sporting events taking place.

Shopping tourism

According to Per Setterberg, Chief Executive of Global Blue, "this index will help retailers and shopping brands make better business decisions". Setterberg also pointed out that the online Globe Shopper City Index "will enable travellers to discover their ideal shopping city based on their personal priorities". Global Blue is a business offering financial services which collaborates with more than 270,000 retailers, commercial brands and hotels in more than 40 countries. Its aim is to facilitate retail transactions between businesses and their foreign clientele.

According to the study, tourists travelling for shopping purposes are most likely to come from Russia, China and Mexico, followed by Brazil and Japan. In the last year, spending by Russian tourists has increased by 54 per cent, while Chinese spending has risen even further, by 79 per cent.

According to Luis Llorca, country manager of Global Blue Spain, "international tourists spend four times more than local customers every time they make a purchase in our stores".

Madrid: year-round shopping

Shopping in the Spanish capital, notable for its specialization and the fact that it is spread across various neighbourhoods and commercial districts, has become one of the main factors in economic revitalization and one of the main tools of tourism promotion.

Another of the elements analysed in the study was the adaptation of opening hours of commercial establishments to suit visitors. This was one aspect in which Madrid remained below average, ranked at number 21 of the 33 cities analysed. For this reason, Madrid City Council is committed to initiatives such as the recent declaration of five new neighbourhoods of the city as Major Tourism Areas (Zonas de Gran Afluencia Turística). Since October, businesses located in these commercial districts are allowed to open on Sundays and public holidays, giving way to a shopping walk from Serrano to Madrid Río lined with stores that are open all year round. It covers the most attractive commercial areas of the Spanish capital, such as the Salamanca district, Las Salesas, Chueca, Fuencarral, the Literary Quarter, Sol, Hapsburg Madrid and Gran Vía.




Autumn is the rutting season for the stags in Los Alcornocales natural park
 
 
Autumn arrives and marks the start of the rutting season, which is one of the most impressive spectacles in Los Alcornocales natural park.
It begins in September and various companies organise trips into the forest to watch this breeding ritual and battles as the stags fight over the hinds and to perpetuate the species with the calves that will be born in spring.

The end of the summer sees the beginning of a merciless battle as the males of the 35,000 or so deer to be found in Los Alcornocales begin to fight to cover the hinds.

The rutting season begins with the roaring and then continues for various days as the stags lock antlers until they are exhausted. The sound echoes through the heart of the park and can be heard up to several kilometres away, particularly at dawn and when night falls.
This natural phenomenon lasts for nearly a month. It usually begins in September - depending on the climate - and continues well into October or November.



Photo: Juan Tébar
 
Los Barrios Town Council regularly organises trips to hear the rutting of the deer along a route through the municipal state of Valdeinfierno.
 
The trips take place at night and last around four hours. You should wear suitable clothes for hiking and which help you blend into the countryside. You may lead to take a jacket and also a torch and binoculars.
Other companies are already advertising routes to see the stags’ rutting and there are several firms that will organise trips on request.

Herbivores, roaming and nocturnal, the deer of Los Alcornocales are greyish in colour in winter and reddish brown in spring. They weigh over one hundred kilos and are at their peak in July. It is the most popular species with game hunters in the Sierra de Cádiz mountains and it finds its ideal refuge in Los Alcornocales.
 
Lush vegetation
 
Its microclimate, with a tropical influence from nearby zones, has created a lush vegetation, which is nearly impenetrable with narrow, deep river valleys known as canutos.

The surface area of the park is 170,025 hectares and it runs from the north to south of the province of Cadiz. It borders with the Grazalema park to the north and with the Straits of Gibraltar natural park to the south.
The park, with its views over the African coast, is home to the Griffon vulture and the Eurasian eagle owl. Roe deer, otters and mongooses also live in this park, which is considered to be the best conserved forest in Europe.

Storks, booted eagles, falcons and many other species make this an exceptional location for bird watchers. Other activities organised in the park include canyoning, canoeing, visiting archaeological remains or going on hot-air balloon trip.

Even though just taking a walk through the thousand-year-old cork oak forests is an adventure in itself.
 
www.losbarrios.es
 
 
Kind regards,
 
Yésica Guerra
Prensa y RR.PP. 
Oficina Española de Turismo en Miami
1395 Brickell Avenue, Suite 1130
Miami, FL 33131
Tel.: 305-358-1992 Ext. 322
Fax: 305-358-8223
www.spain.info

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IBERIA LAUNCHES TODAY A NEW ROUTE BETWEEN MIAMI AND BARCELONA
 
·        Passengers flying non-stop between Miami and Barcelona can connect to many destinations in Spain and Europe
·        Iberia expects to carry 53,000 passengers on the new route in the first year of operation
·        Triple Iberia Plus frequent flyer points to promote the new route
 
                                 Madrid, March 29th, 2011
Iberia launched its new services between Madrid to Miami today.

 

 Iberia operates now three non-stop flights weekly to Barcelona on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Passengers coming from other U.S destinations, such as Dallas, Houston, Orlando and Tampa can connect to the new route via American Airlines. At Barcelona airport, travellers can link with Iberia Regional / Air Nostrum and Vueling flights to cities such as Bilbao, Majorca, Malaga and Valencia in Spain or Milan, Nice, Paris and Rome in Europe. Iberia expects to carry 53,000 passengers on this route in the first year of operation.

The non-stop Miami-Barcelona flight will be the second U.S route inaugurated by Iberia this week as the airline has also started flying this past Monday, March 28, between Los Angeles and Madrid. Iberia offers now three non-stop flights weekly from Los Angeles on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays – with an additional Friday flight from July to September.

The aircraft used on these routes will be a 254-seat Airbus A-340/300, with a 36-seat Business Plus section, recently redesigned, that offers 2.20 meters of space for each passenger and seats that unfold into horizontal beds.
To promote the new Miami-Barcelona route, Iberia is awarding triple frequent flyer points for tickets acquired in iberia.com through May 31st. The 1,800 points obtained flying from Miami to Barcelona are enough to pay for three return Madrid-Barcelona shuttle flights, for two return trips between Madrid and Casablanca, or for one return flight between Madrid and Athens, Istanbul, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Berlin, or other cities in Europe.

Now Iberia operates 10 weekly flights from Miami to Spain: apart from this new Miami-Barcelona route, it flies daily from Miami to Madrid. Iberia’s operations in Miami began on August 3, 1972. These new routes, together with the overall capacity increase on its flights from Boston, Chicago and New York to the Spanish capital will consolidate the United States as Iberia's most important long-haul market. In 2011 the airline will offer a total of 1,164,000 seats between the Spain and USA, representing a 13 per cent increase from 2010.

The new flights and the overall capacity increase are part of the joint business launched in October last year by Iberia, American Airlines and British Airways for routes over the North Atlantic. Customers of the three airlines have now more travel options available, with more frequencies, more destinations and better connections across their networks. The three airlines’ combined route network serves 433 destinations in 105 countries with almost 5,200 daily departures.  

 

American Airlines and British Airways will also start new services as a consequence of the joint business. Beginning April 5th, American launches service from JFK to Budapest and on May 1st, it begins a new flight from Chicago to Helsinki.  Also, British Airways will begin service from San Diego to London on June 2nd.

 


ALICANTE AIMS TO BE SPAIN’S NEXT CULTURE CAPITAL

New Contemporary Art Museum and New Auditorium to Join

New Cultural Center in 18th Century Cigar Factory

 

 

VALENCIA, Spain, March 8, 2011 – The sunny seaside city of Alicante is aiming to become Spain’s next culture capital with the opening of the new Museum of Contemporary Art of Alicante (MACA), the first season of the smashing new Auditorium of Alicante (ADDA) and another cultural center, Las Cigarreras, to debut in a restored 18th century cigar factory.

       The permanent collection of the Museum of Contemporary Art of Alicante, a bequest from local artist Eusebio Sempere who had studied in Paris, includes more than 100 works by some of the 20th century’s most renowned artists.  Paintings, sculptures and drawings by Arp, Braque, Chagall, Chillida, Cocteau, Dalí, Delauney, Ernst, Giacometti, González, Gris, Miró, Picasso, Saura and Tàpies, among many others.  Sempere, and another local artist, Juana Frances, donated their own works to the museum

       Housed in the Casa de la Asegurada, a 17th century palace which is one of the best examples of Baroque architecture in the city, MACA is set in a peaceful square in El Barrio, Alicante’s Old Quarter, next to the 14th century Gothic St. Mary’s Church.  Architects Sol Madridejos and Juan Carlos Sancho added a striking modern extension in glass and concrete which allows plenty of natural light in.  The 13,000-square-feet museum houses galleries, a shop, a library and an auditorium for concerts, conferences and events. 

       Running through May 26, MACA’s program kicks off with a Festival of Original Version Films screening international classics including The Omen.

      Located in the modern city center, the new Auditorium of Alicante (ADDA) was designed by native son Juan Antonio Gracía Solera and has a main concert hall with 1,500 seats, a chamber orchestra hall accommodating 320 spectators, a cafeteria and restaurant, six rehearsal rooms and eight multi-purpose rooms available for conferences or exhibitions.

 

       Following its official presentation in February, ADDA will open March 16 with an inaugural season packed with concerts, conference and special activities for children. 

       Besides these two new venues, another major cultural project currently underway is the transformation of the iconic 18th century building known as Las Cigarreras, a former cigar factory, into a dynamic space of more than 300,000 square feet for music, dance and the visual arts.  The new cultural centre will have rooms for concerts and exhibitions (some of which are already open), research facilities, an artists’ residence, interactive spaces and gardens and a restaurant. 

       For more information about the region of Valencia, contact your travel provider or go to http://en.comunitatvalenciana.com/home/home-english/493




The Spanish capital welcomes one of the greatest current and avant-garde art fairs, ARCO, to be held for the thirtieth time in February


 

Madrid, a place to discover contemporary art

 

  • Russia is the guest country at ARCOmadrid 2011 and will be represented by twelve of its most important galleries

 

  • As part of the international promotion of this cultural event, Madrid has presented its contemporary art offerings in cities such as Sao Paulo, Moscow, Paris and Miami. Lisbon will be the next stop

 

  • The capital boasts several large cultural spaces including Matadero Madrid, Conde Duque, la Casa Encendida, the El Águila Complex and the Tabacalera Building

 

  • As well as ARCO, the city offers a range of other opportunities for enjoying the latest trends in art: Galleries Day, PHotoEspaña and La Noche en Blanco (Madrid’s version of the European White Nights)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Madrid, 31-12-10

Many are the corners of Madrid where the most modern and avant-garde art can be found. The Spanish capital has become its best showcase as a physical reflection of the latest trends – which are given expression in the buildings of prestigious architects – and home to a number of spaces where artists and designers conceive, develop and exhibit their original creations.

 

Further proof of this is the city’s hosting of one of contemporary art’s most important events, ARCOmadrid. The thirtieth edition of this fair will once again give collectors and professionals from the art world the chance to immerse themselves in countless original and innovative expressions of art.

 

The event will take place from 16 to 20 February at the IFEMA trade fair grounds. Russia will be the guest country and twelve of its galleries will be present at the fair. Attendees will have the chance to participate in the programme “Opening: New European Galleries”, which will bring together a selection of galleries from all over the continent that have been running for less than eight years, with a special focus on emerging countries.

 

Madrid City Council has participated for the first time, in collaboration with the organising committee, in the international promotion of this event in cities such as Sao Paulo, Moscow, Paris and Miami. The next stop will be Lisbon in January. With this initiative, Madrid is putting its extensive offer for contemporary art lovers well and truly on the map.

 

Avant-garde cultural spaces

The Spanish capital offers any number of venues where visitors can discover the essence of contemporary art. Matadero Madrid is one of the cultural representatives of the city, showing its commitment to the modern and the avant-garde. It is a cultural centre located in the city’s former slaughterhouse, a building dating back to the early 20th century, which now accommodates several different areas dedicated to contemporary creativity.

 

Las Naves del Español, a theatre complex characterised by its versatility and where a variety of events are staged; Intermediae, an initiative to promote projects from the most diverse of disciplines and the Central de Diseño (Design Centre), run by the Fundación Diseño Madrid, are the most prominent enclaves of this venue, which is to be extended to offer new elements and activities.

 

The Conde Duque Cultural Centre, La Casa Encendida, La Tabacalera Social Centre (future National Visual Arts Centre) and the El Águila Complex are a few of the city’s other most original spaces. The museums on Madrid’s “Art Walk” (Paseo del Arte), namely the Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza and Reina Sofía museums, and the CaixaForum Madrid form another of the unmissable routes through the most artistic side of Madrid.  

 

Great exhibitions

In addition to their permanent collections, the cultural institutions of the so-called “Art Mile” have a number of interesting exhibitions programmed for the coming months. Mario Testino: All or Nothing and Impressionist Gardens at the Thyssen-Bornemisza, Dalí, Lorca and the Residencia de Estudiantes at CaixaForum, Atlas at the Reina Sofía and Passion for Renoir at the Prado Museum are just a few of the most noteworthy.

 

In 2011, this varied offer will continue with exhibitions of the calibre of Roberto Jacoby (Reina Sofía), The Cinema Effect: Illusion, Reality and the Moving Image (CaixaForum), Chardin (Prado Museum) and Heroines (Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum), among others.

 

Contemporary art occasions

The city’s cultural and entertainment calendar is also marked with a range of other great art and design events. As well as important art fairs such as ARCO, Madrid will host Galleries Day, the International Festival of Photography and Visual Arts (PHotoEspaña), La Noche en Blanco, Art Madrid, Dearte, JustMadrid, Casa Pasarela, Interior Home and Estampa. All the information on these and other events, exhibitions and cultural centres can be found on the esMADRID.com website (www.esmadrid.com), the official tourist information site for the City of Madrid



  
MORE MICHELIN-STARRED RESTAURANTS FOR VALENCIA
Birthplace of Paella Raises Profile as Mecca for Cutting-edge Cuisine 
   
VALENCIA, Spain – This sunny region on Spain’s Mediterranean is surrounded by a fertile huerta, that provides Valencia’s wonderful fresh vegetables, oranges and the renowned rice used in one of the country’s most hallowed dishes.  While Valencia is known as the birthplace of paella, these days local chefs are cooking up more contemporary fare, making creative use of the region’s bounty.  And a new crop of Michelin-star restaurants are springing up.  The latest edition of the 2011 Michelin Guide has bestowed one star on Ricard Camarena of Arrop in Valencia and another star on Paco Morales, the chef at the Hotel Ferrero in Bocairent, bringing the total of Michelin-starred restaurants to 13 in an area a little smaller than New Hampshire. 
       Down a maze of winding streets in the heart of Valencia’s old quarter Arrop can be found in the lower level of the Hotel Palacio Marqués de Caro.  While excavating the site, the owners discovered remains of 12th century Arab walls and Roman mosaics and incorporated them into the design of the restaurant and the luxurious boutique hotel.
       Chef Camarena starts from the traditional roots of Valencia cuisine and spins delicious creations that look like works of art.  Dishes such as cod with eggplant terrine, calamari in its ink with leeks, cilantro and lime, roast suckling goat infused with green onions.  A three-course Menú Arrop, or three courses a la carte, is about $76 (58 euros) and the Menú Ricard Camarena is about $91 (69 euros.) www.arrop.com
       Nestled in the Sierra Mariola in Bocairent, about an hour’s drive from Valencia or Alicante, the 12-suite Hotel-Restaurante Ferrero is a Relais & Chateau.  Opened in 2007 by Spanish tennis champion Juan Carlo Ferrero, the restored 19th century estate has beautiful gardens, an outdoor pool, a spa and tennis and paddle tennis courts.
       At Restaurante Paco Morales, guests may choose from dishes like baby prawns with wild fennel, hake cooked in the broth of bomba rice with white asparagus, Iberian Pork with green asparagus and ramps and roasted pigeon with goat cheese raviolis. The chef offers a 13-course tasting menu, Innovation, at about $114 (86.40 euros including tax) and the five-course Roots Menu for about $70 (52.43 euros.) www.hotelferrero.com
       In all, thirteen Michelin-starred restaurants are scattered throughout the Valencian region in the provinces of Alicante, Castellon and Valencia. Quique Dacosta-El Poblet (Dénia, www.elpoblet.com) has been awarded two stars.  Ten other restaurants with one star include: Ca Sento (Valencia, www.casento.net), La Sucursal (Valencia, www.restaurantelasucursal.com), Riff (Valencia, www.restaurante-riff.com), Torrijos (Valencia, www.restaurantetorrijos.com),Vertical (Valencia, www.restaurantevertical.com), Julio (Fontanars dels Alforins, www.juliorestaurant.es), Casa Pepa (Ondara, www.casapepa.es), L’Escaleta (Cocentaina, www.lescaleta.com), Casa Alfonso (Dehesa de Campoamor, www.casaalfonso.es) y la Finca (Elche, www.lafinca.es).
       For more information about the region of Valencia, contact your travel provider or go to http://en.comunitatvalenciana.com/home/home-english/493.
 

from the Madrid Tourist Board:
1.    “Starting point Atocha”, a brochure for passengers in transit in Atocha Train Station so that they can explore the tourist attractions of the area in the spare time.
2.    A new bilingual issue of the “Madrid for you” collection: “Gastronomy for you”, with information about the traditional restaurants of the city and with special emphasis in the centennial restaurants and those for fine dining in the gastronomy walk.
All these publications can be downloaded from their official website: 
www.esmadrid.com



Strategic Alliance between Aeromexico & Air Europa brings a solid proposal for air travel
 
Airlines, members of SkyTeam, join forces to maximize their resources and improve connectivity
 
Miami, Fl., October 28, 2010.- Air Europa, the airline division of Globalia and Aeromexico, the largest transcontinental airline of Mexico announced their strategic alliance in the United States.
 
The new partnership will allow both companies, members of the global alliance SkyTeam, to strengthen their commercial cooperation and increase competitiveness in the North American challenging market.

Starting in November of this year, Aeromexico will be the commercial representative for Air Europa in the United States with the channels of distribution –travel agencies, wholesalers and on-line tour operators (OTAs). Aeromexico will be in charge to promote Air Europa products, as SkyTeam members.
 
Air Europa has recently celebrated the first anniversary of its non-stop service between New York’s JFK and Madrid. In order to strengthen its presence in the US market, the airline launched additionally the route Miami – Madrid on March of this year.  Both flights will offer convenience for passengers who choose the capital of Spain as point of entry, or connection to other European cities.
 
This alliance will benefit both Aeromexico and Air Europa as they increase the options and choices for their passengers in the US & Canadian markets, introducing a comprehensive network and extensive connectivity for traveling to Europe.
 
 
Yésica Guerra
Prensa y RR.PP.
Oficina Española de Turismo en Miami
1395 Brickell Avenue, Suite 1130
Miami, FL 33131
Tel.: 305-358-1992 Ext. 322
Fax: 305-358-8223
www.spain.info




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