The Spanish fashion house T.ba joins Círculo Fortuny

2nd anniversary of its London store. “It is difficult to find joint initiatives or synergies of Spanish companies on the international market. Círculo Fortuny is undoubtedly an initiative with the international scope necessary to showcase Spanish brands in foreign markets.” Mercedes López de Carrizosa, founder and creative director of T.ba Coinciding with the 2nd anniversary…

The MACBA Foundation organises a meeting with the new curatorial team to present the 2017 schedule

The cultural institution joins Círculo Fortuny “For the MACBA Foundation it is a privilege to be a part of Círculo Fortuny as an honorary member. We work to create an artistic heritage for the museum and the city, a legacy so future generations understand contemporaneity.” Ainhoa Grandes, Chairwoman of the MACBA Foundation The MACBA Foundation,…

Círculo Fortuny previews Global Blue’s Report on Shopping Tourism in Spain: 2016 advanced closing and 2017 forecasts

In Europa, Spain and the United Kingdom boosted sales in 2016. Despite an increase in the number of visitors, sales to Chinese tourists declined with a reduction in the average amount spent. Among Latin American shoppers, Argentines are the fastest growing contingent, ranking third by nationality behind the Chinese and Russians. Morocco ranks fifth with…

Magnificent 60 of Spanish excellence

In just five years, CÍRCULO FORTUNY grows from eight founding partners to 62 members. Five and a half years after the launch of the Círculo Fortuny project, the association—chaired by Mr. Carlos Falcó, Marqués de Griñón—has 62 members, and is the only internationally recognised representative of Spanish high-end brands and prestigious cultural institutions. In 2016,…

ECCIA welcomes the European Parliament’s continuous support to high-end cultural and creative industries

Today, the European Parliament adopted its report entitled “A Coherent EU Policy for the Cultural and Creative Industries”. Guillaume de Seynes, Chairman of the European Cultural and Creative Industries Alliance (ECCIA), welcomed the report: “ECCIA warmly welcomes the European Parliament’s report and its understanding of the key contribution of the High-end cultural and creative industries…