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European Power & Renewables Conference: European commission joins international leaders

Susana Krauss, April 12, 2021

Join executives from Lightsource BP, Vattenfall, BEIS, the European Commission, Ocean Winds as new event assesses impact of European Green Deal and C...

Commission opens first European Innovation Council calls worth €1 billion

Staff Reporter, April 9, 2021

Following the launch of the European Innovation Council (EIC) and the announcement of the first funding opportunities, today the Commission opens the...

Commissioner Gabriel welcomes CEOs of successful European unicorns

Staff Reporter, March 30, 2021

Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, Mariya Gabriel, met the founders and CEOs of 35 EU unicorns (start-up companies ...

Commission presents a vision, targets and avenues for a successful digital transformation of Europe by 2030

Staff Reporter, March 10, 2021

Europe's Digital Decade. Commission sets the course towards a digitally empowered Europe by 2030. Today the Commission presents a vision, targets ...

Precision Toxicology consortium aims to protect human health from effects of harmful chemicals

Susana Krauss, March 9, 2021

A major research project to shape regulation and policy on chemical safety without the use of animal testing has been launched with the aid of €19....

Fit for Future platform: simplification and modernisation for businesses and citizens

Staff Reporter, March 5, 2021

The Commission's Fit for Future Platform has now selected 15 initiatives with the aim of helping to simplify EU law, cut red tape for citizens and bu...

Commission and the European Global Navigation Satellite Systems Agency support SMEs in the space sector

Staff Reporter, March 2, 2021

The Commission and the European Global Navigation Satellite Systems Agency (GSA) will present the winners of the MyGalileoSolution and MyGalileoDrone...

EU will invest nearly €10 billion for the green and digital transition

Staff Reporter, February 23, 2021

The Commission proposed today to set up 10 new European Partnerships between the European Union, Member States and/or the industry. The goal is to sp...

Study makes recommendations for more ambitious 5G investment in Europe

Staff Reporter, February 23, 2021

A new study by the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Commission recommends boosting investments in European digital ventures to unleash...

Action Plan on Synergies between civil, defence and space industries to further enhance Europe's technological edge

Staff Reporter, February 22, 2021

Today, the Commission presents an Action Plan on Synergies between civil, defence and space industries to further enhance Europe's technological edge...

Virgin Hotels Checks In To Glasgow, Scotland. The Second International Lifestyle Hotel For The Brand

Hotel Brand Announces a New Property In-Development; Slated to Open in 2022. Virgin Hotels, the lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group Founder Sir Richard Branson, announces … read more.

Brussels: A new and stylish hotel will open right in the heart of the city, close to landmarks and attractions

Newest opening in Belgium joins a growing list of boutique conversion Trademark Collection hotels, and more destinations in Germany, Austria and Switzerland Wyndham Hotels & … read more.

Wilderness Safaris Launches a new safari and with it, a Lifeline for Linyanti Elephants

It will offer guests a life-changing experience in support of collaring elephants in Botswana’s private Linyanti Wildlife Reserve. Since 1983, Wilderness Safaris has dedicated … read more.

Grand Resort Bad Ragaz delights in a Fifth Michelin-Star – A First in Switzerland

It now boasts five Michelin stars across the resort, cementing itself as Switzerland’s leader in gastronomy. Europe’s leading wellbeing and medical health resort has just … read more.

Mandarin Oriental Announces luxury resort and residences project in Da Nang, Vietnam

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group will manage a new luxury resort with branded residences in Da Nang, one of Vietnam’s most popular leisure destinations. Don’t get your hopes … read more.

Embark on your own Greek Odyssey, Summer 2021

Greece is gearing up for the summer. Gingerly unpacking sun loungers, masterfully unfurling parasols and bracing itself for the rush of tourists it is so used to catering … read more.

Taormina’s Legendary San Domenico Palace: the crown of historic properties throughout the Mediterranean region

Long-time favourite of European travellers on the Ionian coast of Sicily has been fully updated while retaining its unique charms and honouring its historic past. Perched high … read more.

Sandals Royal Barbados Announces Impressive Expansion. Just In Time For Summer

66 dreamy suites will join the South Seas Village, two new wellness-inspired eateries, two new tranquil pools, and more. Sandals Resorts International (SRI) continues its … read more.

Robert De Niro and Chef Nobu open luxury hotel set within the tallest high-rise in Hamburg, the Elbtower

Nobu Hospitality, the global lifestyle brand founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, is delighted to announce its continuing global expansion into the "Gate to … read more.

The Leela Palace Jaipur: the graciousness of Indian hospitality to the Pink City

Inspired by the royal Rajputana heritage, The Leela Palace Jaipur establishes itself as a pivotal landmark in the city and beyond. The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts today … read more.

Women in tech report: Where are we now?

According to the latest study by Kaspersky, more than a third (38%) of women working in the IT field consider that the small number of women in the sector made them afraid to enter the profession. Encouraging more women into the IT space has been traditionally challenging in terms of achieving quick results. This is […]

European Power & Renewables Conference: European commission joins international leaders

Join executives from Lightsource BP, Vattenfall, BEIS, the European Commission, Ocean Winds as new event assesses impact of European Green Deal and COP 26. 2021 will be pivotal for Europe’s energy sector. As the UK prepares to host COP 26 in Glasgow, the EU is mobilising its €1 trillion European Green Deal. And the industry […]

Commission opens first European Innovation Council calls worth €1 billion

Following the launch of the European Innovation Council (EIC) and the announcement of the first funding opportunities, today the Commission opens the first EIC Accelerator calls. The funding worth over €1 billion aims to help scale up start-ups and small and medium-sized businesses that have the potential to achieve high impact. While over half of […]

91% of travelers would be comfortable using digital health passports to help restart travel, according to new research

The study, commissioned by Amadeus and delivered by Censuswide, provides encouraging news for the industry, with 41% of travelers keen to book international travel within six weeks of restrictions lifting As governments and the travel industry explore the benefits of digital health passports, the message from travelers is clear: digital health passports can be a […]

Marriott International: Pilot program for contactless kiosks and furthering “Commitment to Clean”

Marriott International, Inc. announced the debut of a pilot program for contactless arrival kiosks at several select-service hotels, as well as the launch of a proof-of-concept for contactless grab-and-go marketplaces at two Fairfield by Marriott hotels. Both concepts build upon ongoing measures to boost traveler confidence while reinforcing the company’s Commitment to Clean initiative. Marriott’s […]