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Branson’s hotel hiring
BUSINESS magnate
Richard Branson is preparing to open a hotel in Mallorca. The recruitment process has begun for staff at Branson’s Son Bunyola resort, and there are certain requirements for those working at the luxury destination.
Firstly, prospective staff are all required to own and drive their own cars. The hotel’s secluded location is the reason for this requirement as the resort’s entrance is located around three kilometres from the nearest town, Banyalbufar.
The founder of the Virgin group also requires fluent English and some German for most staff positions on the resort due to the international tourists the hotel expects to host.
The recruitment process is now underway and is expected to conclude during the next few weeks as the hotel months ahead of schedule with a hugely anticipated opening ceremony in June of this year.
The luxury resort is Bran son’s biggest investment on Mallorca in several years and expectations are already high for the multimillionaire’s latest project.
FOR Mallorca residents, Soller’s beauty is no secret, but the town just received recognition in one of the most prestigious European travel portals.
European Best Destinations placed the town in its Top 20 European Travel Destinations list for 2023 in its report released on Tuesday, February 14. The town secured a spot on the list thanks to votes from the public who expressed their delight with the town. More than 500,000 people from 178 countries cast their votes in the global contest.
The travel website highlighted the reasons for placing Soller on the list, describing it as a ‘hidden gem’ and its credentials in a wide range of fields including for cycling and as a top destination for honeymoons. European Best Destinations also described Soller’s train as an “authentic charm that will appeal to all of the family.”
RUNNERS are set to come together for one of the most gruelling and scenic running challenges on the island of Mallorca next month. Runners are beginning to train for the Galatzó Trail, a breathtaking mountain trail which will traverse a UNESCO heritage site on Sunday, March 12.
There are two distances offered in the race, the Galatzó Legend, a 42kilometre full marathon which is so popular that places have already sold out, and the Galatzó Half, a 23kilometre halfmarathon option.
Both courses cover incredible mountainside scenery in the UNESCOprotected Serra de Tramuntana on the rural Finca Pública Galatzó country estate. Some of the most talented running talent on the island and from across Europe are expected to compete in this year’s edition of the exhilarating race.
The race is open to all runners over the age of 18, but the course is challenging and runners must be adequately prepared to participate. More information including how to register or where to watch the race from is available online: https://www.galatzotrail.com.
Betty Henderson
ONE charity in Mallorca has coordinated a huge donation drive to support victims of the devastating earthquake which claimed thousands of lives in Turkey and Syria last week.
Somos1Más sprung into action to deliver humanitarian aid in a campaign which lasted until Wednesday, February 15. The communityorientated organisation collected a variety of relief items to support victims who need basic humanitarian assistance and who have lost their homes and other essential items.
The group held collections on each day of the last week in various locations around Palma while dedicated vol
