On 11 May, Spain began tentatively easing out of its COVID-19 lockdown and around half the country entered phase one of the four-stage desescalada (de-escalation), which meant many hotels were officially allowed to reopen. Most, however, have remained closed, movement between Spanish provinces is not permitted until at least 22 June and there is enormous uncertainty about air travel. Nonetheless, some Spanish hotels are cautiously hopeful that Spaniards will be keen to explore their own country once the lockdown eases, and domestic travellers will undoubtedly be first back through the door.
A Landmark Exhibition in Motion A new cultural dialogue is unfolding in China as the Aranya Art Centre prepares to host In Presence and Absence, a major exhibition drawn from the collection of the Sharjah Art Foundation. Opening on March 22 and running through August 30, 2026, the exhibition brings together over 70 works by 28 artists, spanning painting, sculpture, photography, video, and textile practices.