The European Commission has approved a €5 billion German measure to support the European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) in building and operating a microchip manufacturing plant in Dresden. ESMC is a joint venture between Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), Bosch, Infineon, and NXP. This measure will enhance Europe’s security of supply, resilience, and digital sovereignty […]
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EU and Singapore conclude negotiations for landmark Digital Trade Agreement
The EU and Singapore have finalised negotiations for a Digital Trade Agreement (DTA). This marks the EU’s first agreement of this kind and demonstrates its aim to establish global standards for digital trade regulations and cross-border data transmission. The DTA will complement the 2019 EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement, further connecting both economies and benefiting businesses […]
The European Artificial Intelligence Act comes into force
The European Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), a groundbreaking milestone as the world’s first comprehensive regulation on artificial intelligence, is now in effect. This historic act is designed to ensure that AI developed and used in the EU is trustworthy, with safeguards to protect people’s fundamental rights. The regulation’s primary goal is to establish a harmonised […]
Experience the allure and warmth of the newly opened Park Hyatt Marrakech, where guests are welcomed with open arms.
Park Hyatt Marrakech has welcomed its first guests, marking the debut of the Park Hyatt brand in Morocco. The opening expands the brand’s presence in Africa, joining Park Hyatt Zanzibar and the forthcoming Park Hyatt Johannesburg, which is scheduled to open in 2025. The 19-acre (7.5-hectare) resort is uniquely located approximately 5.5 miles (9 kilometres) […]
Jo Loves..debuts at Royal Lancaster London
One of London’s leading luxury hotels, the independent family-owned Royal Lancaster London, has collaborated with fragrance brand Jo Loves to launch several initiatives, including its first Jo Loves Summer Suite. As the first hotel globally to offer Jo Loves’ iconic Mango Thai Lime hotel amenities, the Royal Lancaster London, under Thai ownership, is thrilled to […]
Virgin Hotels to open its first London hotel
Virgin Hotels, the luxury lifestyle hospitality brand by Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group, has announced its first London hotel. It will open on 1 August 2024 in the heart of Shoreditch. London will be the eighth Virgin Hotels location and the 17th property for the Virgin Hotels Collection. This expansion follows the successful launches of […]
Walking in Milan, Julian Opie at Portrait Milano
Portrait Milano is excited to announce that British artist Julian Opie will present an exhibition called “Walking in Milan” this summer at Piazza del Quadrilatero. The exhibition, curated by Valentina Ciarallo, will showcase eight new sculptures of walking figures created by Opie exclusively for the hotel. It will be open to the public from 3 […]
The luminous Martinhal Lisbon Oriente
The Lisbon light is truly magical. For centuries, it has attracted artists and poets who have tried to capture its enchanting beauty. Perhaps it’s the long hours of sunshine or the clean air from the sweeping winds, or maybe it’s just a fortunate coincidence. Whatever the reason, the light in Lisbon frames the city in […]
Grand Hyatt Barcelona opens its doors
Grand Hyatt Barcelona offers an exceptional experience in the upscale Alta Barcelona neighbourhood, just steps away from the city’s most iconic locations. Hyatt recently announced the grand opening of Grand Hyatt Barcelona, which is the first urban Grand Hyatt hotel in Spain. It is located in one of the most popular cities in the world, […]
Alluring Anantara Angkor Resort, Siem Reap
A well-thumbed, Wall and Piece, the 2005 autobiographical art exhibit book by anonymous English graffiti artist, Banksy rests subtly on a walnut wooden table. A giant among the other works on display, notably a solid bronze statue flanked by a wrought iron partition, wall art made from wine bottles and a gigantic sculpture of a […]