Gibraltar’s Holiday Inn Express has been honoured with a Europe Star Award by international hotel group IHG. Opened in May 2018, the hotel received the “Trailblazer” award, presented to the hotel “that has achieved all performance matrix including service quality, customer satisfaction, … Read more about European Trailblazer Award for One of Gibraltar’s Newest Hotels
Discovery of Key Part of Gibraltar’s Military History
The exact location of the “Round Tower” has been a long-standing mystery – until now. According to the Gibraltar government, ongoing work at the Northern Defences has uncovered evidence that resolves centuries of uncertainty. The Round Tower was the only part of the fortress to fall to Spanish … Read more about Discovery of Key Part of Gibraltar’s Military History
British Airways Maintains Heathrow-Gibraltar Flights During Lockdown
Gibraltar is now one of the few countries or territories in the world where visitors don’t have to quarantine on their return to the UK. This is, in great part, due to the government’s widely praised response to the coronavirus pandemic, which has (to date) limited the number of confirmed cases to … Read more about British Airways Maintains Heathrow-Gibraltar Flights During Lockdown
Wizz Air Launches New Luton Route to Gibraltar
Gibraltar has capitalised on its privileged non-quarantine status for visitors returning to the UK by securing a new service for airline travellers. Wizz Air – described as “Europe’s fastest growing and greenest airline” – announced this week that it would be launching a new route from London Luton … Read more about Wizz Air Launches New Luton Route to Gibraltar
Helicopter Flight to Somewhere… Gibraltar-Málaga
Gibraltar and Málaga are scheduled to be linked on Friday (30 October) by a new helicopter service. Not just another one of the “flights to nowhere” being offered by airlines around the world as they grapple with lost revenue – although the view from the air along the Costa del Sol is stunning and … Read more about Helicopter Flight to Somewhere… Gibraltar-Málaga
Gibraltar “Better Prepared Than Ever” to Cope with Coronavirus
The Gibraltar Government has reassured residents, and visitors, that its COVID-19 health and safety measures are among the most effective in the world. Following this week’s Platinum Command meetings, held to review latest situation reports and statistical data in relation to the ongoing pandemic, … Read more about Gibraltar “Better Prepared Than Ever” to Cope with Coronavirus
Wales Re-Introduces Quarantine Exemption for Gibraltar
Travellers returning from Gibraltar can now avoid the 14-day quarantine regulation for the entire United Kingdom. Gibraltar has been exempt from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s advice against all non-essential international travel since 4 July. However, earlier this month … Read more about Wales Re-Introduces Quarantine Exemption for Gibraltar
Gibraltarians Celebrate Low-Key National Day
Gibraltar’s National Day celebrations today are understandably more subdued than usual, but locals and visitors have still been able to enjoy a festive atmosphere. In the lead up to the commemoration, the government strongly encouraged members of the public to exercise civic consciousness and … Read more about Gibraltarians Celebrate Low-Key National Day