PortAventura World

FC Barcelona and PortAventura World join forces to explore synergies in entertainment experiences

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Friday, October 20, 2023
Knowledge, Marketing, La Liga, Camp Nou, FC Barcelona, Partnership, Worker representation on corporate boards of directors, Football, Amusement park, PortAventura World

TARRAGONA, Spain, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FC Barcelona and PortAventura World have decided to join forces, pooling together their experience and knowledge to explore the feasibility of implementing new recreational entertainment projects that offer themed experiences.

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  • TARRAGONA, Spain, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FC Barcelona and PortAventura World have decided to join forces, pooling together their experience and knowledge to explore the feasibility of implementing new recreational entertainment projects that offer themed experiences.
  • Juli Guiu, Vice President of FC Barcelona's Marketing Department, said: "This partnership with PortAventura World responds to FC Barcelona's strategy of exploring new ways to generate resources within the entertainment industry.
  • Arturo Mas-Sardá, Chairman of the Board of Directors of PortAventura World, confirms that "we are excited to announce today our new collaboration between FC Barcelona and PortAventura World to create a unique entertainment zone.
  • Portaventura World stands out as a leading holiday destination - with 5.2 million visitors in 2022 - providing unforgettable experiences for the whole family.

PortAventura World launches its 23rd Halloween season, with new shows and its first scare zone

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Tourism, Life, PortAventura World, Livestock, Lover, Halloween, Terror, Environment, Farm

TARRAGONA, Spain, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PortAventura World will kick off its new Halloween season on 23 September, as part of a campaign that will run until 12 November. The season will last more than 50 days, as part of the resort's firm commitment to deseasonalise tourism in the area, after having launched a historically earlier reopening last February.

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  • Lovers of terror and adrenaline will discover a complete range of activities at this new edition of Halloween at PortAventura World.
  • As well as enjoying new shows and decorations throughout the entire park, the public will be able to explore 6 passages of terror and a new scare zone: 'La Maldición del Emperador'.
  • This year, we have created a scare zone that will spook quite a few, although it is suitable for the whole family.
  • In addition, PortAventura Dreams, PortAventura Foundation's village, which each year takes in more than 200 families with children in vulnerable situations due to serious illness, will also be promoting Halloween activities for the little ones, such as make-up workshops.

The WestJet Group enhances its Board of Directors naming Benjamin Smith and Álex Cruz Vice-Chairs and appointing Lisa Durocher to the Board

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
British Airways, Travel, Financial services, Marketing, International Airlines Group, Rogers Communications, American Express, Clickair, Bachelor of Business Administration, AB, Record, Air France–KLM, Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve, Vueling, Airline, PortAventura World, Business administration, Fortis Inc., Air Canada, American Airlines, Acquisition, Digital, Wilfrid Laurier University, IAG, Burley, Management, Recaro

CALGARY, AB, Sept. 6, 2023 /CNW/ - The WestJet Group today announced the appointment of Benjamin Smith and Álex Cruz as Vice-Chairs of its Board of Directors and the appointment of Lisa Durocher to its Board of Directors.

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  • CALGARY, AB, Sept. 6, 2023 /CNW/ - The WestJet Group today announced the appointment of Benjamin Smith and Álex Cruz as Vice-Chairs of its Board of Directors and the appointment of Lisa Durocher to its Board of Directors.
  • "It gives me great pleasure to announce the appointment of Benjamin and Álex as Vice-Chairs of our Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Smith is the CEO of Air France-KLM where he has served since 2018.
  • In addition to appointing its new Vice-Chairs, the WestJet Group also appointed Lisa Durocher to the WestJet Group Board of Directors.

Trip.com is offering an unforgettable giveaway and special discounts for PortAventura World this summer

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
PortAventura World, PortAventura Park, Red Force, Amusement park

LONDON, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trip.com, a leading travel service provider, is thrilled to announce a special summer giveaway for PortAventura World and its three thrilling parks.

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  • LONDON, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trip.com, a leading travel service provider, is thrilled to announce a special summer giveaway for PortAventura World and its three thrilling parks.
  • Trip.com is offering one lucky winner the chance to enjoy a three-night stay at a PortAventura World hotel for up to four adults, complete with unlimited access to PortAventura World and 1-day access to Ferrari Land.
  • In addition, three runners-up will receive four-day tickets for PortAventura World and Ferrari Land.
  • Located a stone's throw away from Barcelona, PortAventura World comprises three spectacular parks and caters to visitors of all ages.

PortAventura World inaugurates PortAventura Solar, the largest photovoltaic plant at a holiday resort in Spain

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Friday, July 7, 2023
United Nations, Carbon footprint, Nominal power (photovoltaic), Electricity, PortAventura World, Sustainable Development Goals, Energy transition, Endesa X, Sustainability, United, ESG, Environment, Football, Renewable energy, Endesa

The company continues to strengthen its commitment to environmental issues with the construction of one of the largest solar self-consumption facilities in Europe, which has involved an investment of 6 million euros

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  • The company continues to strengthen its commitment to environmental issues with the construction of one of the largest solar self-consumption facilities in Europe, which has involved an investment of 6 million euros
    TARRAGONA, Spain, July 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today PortAventura World inaugurated PortAventura Solar, the largest self-consumption photovoltaic plant at a holiday resort in Spain, and one of the largest of its kind in Europe.
  • Arturo Mas-Sardá, President of PortAventura World, stated that "the inauguration of PortAventura Solar is a major milestone in our company's ESG strategy, which we are constantly working on and is an absolute priority".
  • With the plant, we are responding to the Energy Transition axis of the company's Strategic Sustainability Plan 2022-2025".
  • In total, installation of the plant has required an investment of more than €8 million.

PortAventura World inaugurates PortAventura Solar, the largest photovoltaic plant at a holiday resort in Spain

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Friday, July 7, 2023
United Nations, Carbon footprint, Nominal power (photovoltaic), Electricity, Multimedia, PortAventura World, Sustainable Development Goals, Energy transition, Endesa X, Sustainability, United, ESG, Environment, Football, Renewable energy, Endesa

TARRAGONA, Spain, July 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today PortAventura World inaugurated PortAventura Solar, the largest self-consumption photovoltaic plant at a holiday resort in Spain, and one of the largest of its kind in Europe. With this, the company is taking another step forward in its commitment to reduce its carbon footprint, and promote the use of renewable energies with the support of Endesa, its energy partner.

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  • The company continues to strengthen its commitment to environmental issues with the construction of one of the largest solar self-consumption facilities in Europe, which has involved an investment of 6 million euros
    TARRAGONA, Spain, July 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today PortAventura World inaugurated PortAventura Solar, the largest self-consumption photovoltaic plant at a holiday resort in Spain, and one of the largest of its kind in Europe.
  • Arturo Mas-Sardá, President of PortAventura World, stated that "the inauguration of PortAventura Solar is a major milestone in our company's ESG strategy, which we are constantly working on and is an absolute priority".
  • With the plant, we are responding to the Energy Transition axis of the company's Strategic Sustainability Plan 2022-2025".
  • In total, installation of the plant has required an investment of more than €8 million.

PortAventura World launches a disruptive campaign in the context of the Spanish General Elections on July 23rd

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Friday, June 23, 2023
General election, Fear, PortAventura World, Spanish, News

In Spain, a lottery selects more than 530,000 citizens to serve at the polling stations, both incumbents and substitutes.

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  • In Spain, a lottery selects more than 530,000 citizens to serve at the polling stations, both incumbents and substitutes.
  • This disruptive proposal hopes to provide extra incentive to those who are appointed as members in the draws to be held between 22 and 28 June.
  • The admission ticket, which can be claimed until 23 July, can be validated at any point throughout the season.
  • PortAventura World will provide an area on their website so that those who wish to apply for their free entrance can do so with the official citation document.

PortAventura World opens its thrilling new attraction 'Uncharted: The Enigma of Penitence'

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Friday, June 16, 2023
Dark, Enigma, Sony Pictures, Safety, PlayStation, IP, Location, Intamin, Amusement park, Uncharted, PortAventura World

David García, Managing Director of PortAventura World, articulated, "this attraction is the outcome of a pivotal agreement with an industry giant in entertainment, Sony Pictures.

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  • David García, Managing Director of PortAventura World, articulated, "this attraction is the outcome of a pivotal agreement with an industry giant in entertainment, Sony Pictures.
  • All of this reinforces our position as one of the premier tourist destinations in both Europe and the world."
  • PortAventura World is known for adventure and our global teams, including PlayStation, have worked collectively to ensure all guests can look forward to becoming Uncharted explorers."
  • As part of PortAventura World's social commitment to offer inclusive leisure, the attraction has developed an exclusive experience for visitors with functional diversity.

PortAventura World opens its thrilling new attraction 'Uncharted: The Enigma of Penitence'

Retrieved on: 
Friday, June 16, 2023
Dark, Enigma, Sony Pictures, Multimedia, IP, Intamin, Location, PlayStation, Safety, Amusement park, PortAventura World, Uncharted

David García, Managing Director of PortAventura World, articulated, "this attraction is the outcome of a pivotal agreement with an industry giant in entertainment, Sony Pictures.

Key Points: 
  • David García, Managing Director of PortAventura World, articulated, "this attraction is the outcome of a pivotal agreement with an industry giant in entertainment, Sony Pictures.
  • All of this reinforces our position as one of the premier tourist destinations in both Europe and the world."
  • PortAventura World is known for adventure and our global teams, including PlayStation, have worked collectively to ensure all guests can look forward to becoming Uncharted explorers."
  • As part of PortAventura World's social commitment to offer inclusive leisure, the attraction has developed an exclusive experience for visitors with functional diversity.

PortAventura World leads the themed resort sector by joining the B Corp community

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Friday, April 21, 2023
Danone, Tourism, B Corporation (certification), Water, Recycling, Chiesi Farmaceutici, PortAventura World

PortAventura World is recognised as a B Corp company, businesses that go beyond generating economic benefits and use their strength to create positive change.

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  • PortAventura World is recognised as a B Corp company, businesses that go beyond generating economic benefits and use their strength to create positive change.
  • Being part of the B Corp community signifies a before and after for the company, its employees and all stakeholders.
  • To celebrate the announcement, PortAventura World organised the round table 'Be B to Change the World', with the participation of important companies from the B Corp ecosystem, such as MásMóvil, ISDIN, Chiesi and Danone.
  • Arturo Mas-Sardá, President of PortAventura World, pointed out that "becoming a B Corp company represents a before and after in our way of acting, managing and governing.