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Brazil’s Sibauma Set to Rival Neighbouring Pipa for Upmarket Tourism

Ever since it was discovered by surfers back in the 1970s, Brazil’s Pipa has been a tourism success story.  Trendy eateries, boutique hotels and world-class beaches with dolphins at play attract the wealthy élite, but local agent uv10.com  says neighbouring Sibauma is now snapping at Pipa’s heels. Samantha Gores, Sales Manager for uv10.com , says, “Despite its diminutive size - the population is less than 5,000 - Pipa welcomes around a million tourists each year keen to surf, see and be seen.  However Sibauma, just five kilometres

Marbella Confirmed as Europe’s Second ‘Greenest’ City

The European Environment Agency has released a detailed study into those European cities at high risk of urban flooding.  Marbella  sits second bottom of a table of 578 cities with only 22.51% of its area ‘sealed’ by buildings, concrete or tarmac – only Sweden’s Norrkoping is ‘greener’ at 21.6%. During heavy rainfall, cities covered with impermeable surfaces are less likely to cope with the water as it cannot quickly drain into the ground and sewage system.  The EEA study highlights Paris (74.47%) Thessaloniki (87.7%) Cadiz (86.5%)

Hyatt Hotels Corporation Plans Mallorca Debut

Park Hyatt, a brand of the American Hyatt Hotels Corporation, has plans to launch in Canyamel on Mallorca’s eastern coastline .  Set to open in 2015, it will be the first Hyatt-branded hotel on this Balearic Island. As part of a management agreement with Spanish real estate development company, Cap Vermell Hotel Proyectos y Promociones SL, the 142-room luxury resort will be built to evoke a Mallorquin hilltop village whilst encompassing state of the art technologies and facilities.  Guests can

Anglo Pacific Takes One-Man Macbeth from Glasgow to Broadway

A container-load of Shakespearian paraphernalia touched down in New York this month having made the long journey from the National Theatre of Scotland in Glasgow.  Shipped by specialist theatrical movers Anglo Pacific , the stage is now set for a 73-date run at Broadway’s Ethel Barrymore Theatre from 7 April. Technical Director for the National Theatre of Scotland, Niall Black, says, “This is a big deal for us as not only is it a radical interpretation of the tragedy, one where the main protagonist, Alan Cumming, is the

Palma International Boat Show Stages Sensational Comeback

With the 2012 event conspicuous by its absence, the pressure is on to deliver a sensational 30thedition of the Palma International Boat Show .  Running from 1 to 5 May 2013, organisers have overhauled the format into an activity-packed ‘nautical week’ and, with the International Yachting Forum and Superyacht Brokerage and Charter Show  running alongside, there’s plenty to shout about. Director of the Boat Show, Chema Sans, explains, “Having listened to feedback from both exhibitors and the

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