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Gibraltar will ‘rebrand’ this year to attract more visitors: Tourism minister to push ‘Britain in the sun’ image and the ‘beauty’ of the Rock

GIBRALTAR’S tourism minister is ‘working on a rebrand of Gibraltar that will be launched in April’, he told a local radio programme. Minister Christian Santos

7 Jan, 2024 @ 09:35

Gibraltar·Travel News

Gibraltar praised as ‘reference model’ for sustainable ‘blue tourism’ after congress in Spain’s Andalucia

A GIBRALTAR expert was guest speaker at a conference in Spain on the making coastal tourism more sustainable, the government reported. Professor Clive Finlayson, Director

21 Nov, 2023 @ 16:09

Almeria·Andalucia·Gibraltar

Gibraltar government minister meets Main Street retailers to discuss ‘concerns and ideas’

PLANS to make Main Street ‘more attractive’ to shoppers are already underway between local businesses and a new government minister. Minister for Business Gemma Arias

21 Nov, 2023 @ 14:56

Business & Finance·Gibraltar

Writer Esme Young drops by Gibraltar’s stand at World Travel Market in London as new minister takes over

GIBRALTAR’S new minister for tourism said he wants to get the government working with local companies after he took part in the World Travel Market

9 Nov, 2023 @ 14:53

Gibraltar·Tours

Former UK Prime Minister Theresa May will speak on loss of faith in government at Gibraltar literary festival

FORMER UK Prime Minister Theresa May will headline the Gibunco Gibraltar International Literary Festival with a speech on November 18. Lady May will open up

2 Nov, 2023 @ 15:38

Gibraltar·La Cultura·Lead

‘The Queen’ author, two UK MPs and local historian sign up to speak at Gibraltar Literary Festival in November

A ROYALS writer, two UK MPS and a local historian are the latest authors to take their places at the Gibraltar Literary Festival from November

28 Oct, 2023 @ 09:42

Gibraltar·La Cultura

Main Street and Chatham Counterguard to get ‘facelift’ as Gibraltar ‘freshens up’ town centre

MAIN Street and Chatham Counterguard could get a complete makeover under plans announced by Gibraltar’s government on the eve of elections. Minister for Tourism and

12 Sep, 2023 @ 12:58

Gibraltar

UK passenger numbers up 8% from January to August at Gibraltar airport compared to same period last year

NUMBERS of passengers using Gibraltar airport went up by 8% to more than 320,000 in the first eight months of the year, the government has

12 Sep, 2023 @ 09:02

Gibraltar

Gibraltar unveils plans for new ‘state-of-the-art’ cruise terminal in goal to become top Med port

A STUNNING new cruise terminal could soon greet holidaymakers arriving in Gibraltar port and attract new ships to the popular tourist destination. Minister for Tourism

7 Sep, 2023 @ 15:16

Gibraltar·Lead

World War II tunnels of Gibraltar now open again after extensive refurb over last few months

TOURISTS will be able to relive the role Gibraltar played during World War II after the reopening of the Hays Level tunnels. Heritage minister John

2 Aug, 2023 @ 12:37

Gibraltar·Lead

Gipsy Kings play iconic top of the Rock acoustic set in Gibraltar ahead of main concert at Europa Point

THE Gipsy Kings touched down in Gibraltar to play at the top of the Rock as part of their worldwide Renaissance Tour. The group, famous

28 Jul, 2023 @ 16:33

Gibraltar·Lead

Nearly half a million people used Gibraltar airport in 2022, bringing it close to pre-pandemic levels, minister says

GIBRALTAR airport finished off 2022 with a 70% increase in passenger movements compared to the year before, bringing it close to pre-pandemic levels. Nearly half

22 Jul, 2023 @ 09:03

Gibraltar·Lead

Gibraltar leader announces public sector cash payouts and tax cuts in post-COVID-19 budget

CHIEF Minister Fabian Picardo called Gibraltar a ‘financial rock’ as he announced the British territory’s fast recovery from pandemic and Brexit woes during his budget

12 Jul, 2023 @ 17:13

Gibraltar·Lead

Gibraltar impresses meetings and corporate event planners at London Meetings Show

GIBRALTAR is hoping to attract more conferences and corporate events after tourism chiefs put on a stand at the Meetings Show in London. Gibraltar Tourist

6 Jul, 2023 @ 09:23

Gibraltar·Lead

Newly restored O’Hara’s Battery at southern end of the Rock of Gibraltar reopens for visits

VISITORS to O’Hara’s Battery at the top of the Rock of Gibraltar will be greeted with a more interesting and interactive experience after it reopened

22 Jun, 2023 @ 15:14

Gibraltar·Lead

Beaches and swimming areas in Gibraltar get makeover before start of summer bathing season

WORKERS have been painting, repairing and landscaping beaches and bathing areas to get them ready for the busy summer season. Authorities set up a new

2 Jun, 2023 @ 09:15

Gibraltar·Lead

New Natural History museum plans to open this autumn at Parson’s Lodge in south of Gibraltar

A NEW Natural History Museum is set to open this autumn at the Parson’s Lodge building overlooking Camp Bay in the south of Gibraltar. Gibraltar

25 May, 2023 @ 09:45

Gibraltar·Lead

UK-wide Met Office strike closes down Gibraltar airport on Wednesday, diverting three flights to Malaga

A STRIKE by Met Office workers closed down Gibraltar airport on Wednesday, diverting all UK flights to Malaga and cancelling all departures from the Rock.

11 May, 2023 @ 09:00

Gibraltar·Lead

Minister captains Gibraltar team at Seatrade Global in Miami that talks with 25 cruise companies

GIBRALTAR made its presence felt at the biggest annual cruise gathering in the world as it tried to attract more ships to its shores. Minister

12 Apr, 2023 @ 09:09

Gibraltar·Lead

Real life replica of 18th century Swedish ocean-faring ship docks in Gibraltar to military welcome

A SALVO of artillery fire marked the arrival of the Gotheborg of Sweden, the world’s largest ocean-going wooden sailing ship to Gibraltar on Thursday. Commander

7 Apr, 2023 @ 09:00

Gibraltar·Lead

Not content with quick recovery, Gibraltar ‘wants more’ from pivotal cruise industry at Paris summit

‘AMBITIOUS’ Minister for Tourism aims to ‘build on’ Gibraltar success at the European Cruise Summit in Paris. Minister Vijay Daryanani said he was not happy

14 Mar, 2023 @ 14:24

Gibraltar·Lead·National News

New Gibraltar nature reserve website offers more options than ever before for international visitors

THE Gibraltar Nature Reserve has launched its own website to sell tickets and promote what it offers as part of the government’s pandemic recovery plan.

2 Feb, 2023 @ 09:00

Gibraltar·Lead

Gibraltar receives 20 new cruise liner visits during 2022, topping 2016 record

A RECORD 20 new cruise liners visited Gibraltar for the first time during 2022, topping the 19 inaugural cruise calls of 2016. Minister for Tourism

5 Jan, 2023 @ 09:00

Gibraltar·Lead

Gibraltar blames UK military for two day airport shutdown that forced flights to go to Malaga

GIBRALTAR’S government will ‘withhold payment’ to the Ministry of Defence (MoD) after its Air Traffic Control Tower shut down for 48 hours. The MoD said

31 Dec, 2022 @ 09:00

Gibraltar·Lead

Gibraltar looks forward to rosy future with Easyjet after CAPA world aviation summit meeting

GIBRALTAR tried to shore up its relationship with Easyjet in a meeting held with its UK boss during the CAPA aviation summit. The summit was

3 Dec, 2022 @ 09:00

Gibraltar·Lead

Gibraltar spruces up its famous Moorish Castle, restores a whipping pole and protects valuable graves

HERITAGE department workers removed plants from Moorish Castle walls, restored a Europa Point whipping pole and protected historic graves in Gibraltar recently. Minister for Heritage

2 Dec, 2022 @ 10:00

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