Fireworks for our new website!

We have just released the new GHT Hotels website, in which we have invested many hours for you, the customers, have a tool to know us better and, above all, to learn more about activities and places close to our properties, from beaches and coves to the agenda of our destinations. In addition, the site has been translated into 9 languages: Catalan, Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch and Russian. We invite you to take a look!

We also want to remember that, today and untill Wednesday July 27, every day at 22:30 there is the fireworks competition in Blanes, held annually since 1970, although the tradition is much older (the first references to the disparament of fireworks dates back to over a hundred years ago, specifically in 1891).

The tradition of the fireworks were stopped by the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War of 1936. In 1944 this custom is recovered in the Major Festival. Since that time until today have not failed to organize any year. The launch pad has always been the rock of Sa Palomera, beautiful setting located within the beautiful sea in the middle of the bay of Blanes.

The Fireworks Competition in Blanes is known throughout the Spanish State, has a great reputation amongst the pyrotechnic world. Competitiveness and the struggle of the participants to get the Trophy Vila de Blanes has brought the qualifying of the competition as Great Pyrotechnics. The primary purpose of holding this competition was to attract people of all nationalities

to boost tourism in Blanes. A total of 900,000 people will see this year's firework display that takes place in the course of Blanes Major Festival. Beaches, terraces, walksides, sports and commercial docks and mountains of Sant Joan and la Peña are crowded by public (between 120,000 and 150,000 people per day).

For all those who would like to attend we remind you that Blanes is easily accessible by public tranport from all our destinations. We also offer the chance to see the spectacle from the sea, aboard a boat with a glass of cava and the traditional cake included. Ask at reception!

Hotels a la Costa Brava

Wifi at the whole GHT Hotels establishments!

At GHT Hotels we like to give the best service to our customers and all possible comfort. For this reason and because we believe that the High-speed Internet connection should be a global good accessible to all world, this 2011 season we've covered all our establishments with Wireless access to Internet at the whole hotel*, free of charge and without any limitation.

Now you can check email from your terrace overlooking the magnificent beaches of the Costa Brava or upload your vacation photos to Facebook from the pool. By the way, do not forget to rate and comment our hotels, now you do not need to wait to get home!

We hope you enjoy!

*Except Balmes Hotel and Xaloc, covered only the common zones and apartments.

News

We leave you with a number of interesting news related with the areas where we are established:

• ABC News which includes the closing of the centenary of the name "Costa Brava" held at the Casino de Lloret de Mar in the presence of politicians and entrepreneurs. The catering was in charge,among others, El Celler de Can Roca, considered the fifth best restaurant in the world, with three Michelin stars. 

• Finanzas.com announcing the promotion of Lloret de Mar as a professional touristic destination.

• News about the Challenge of Calella (Triathlon) that enhances the International character of the event, counting, in present edition, participants from 36 countries and 5 continents.

• News of El Economista that talks about the profitability of the hotels last two years, confirming the trend of falling prices and so other issues in which we identify.

Sant Joan Night's with GHT Hotels!

The "Revetlla de Sant Joan", popularly known as "Fire Night", the "Witches Night" or Midsummer in English is a celebration that takes place the night of 23 to 24 June all over Catalans Countries. Its origin is pagan and before the introduction of Christianity coincided with the summer solstice on June 21st. The Dinner consists of the traditional "coca" for dessert, of which there are sweet and savory variations.

GHT Hotels likes to celebrate and we do not want to miss this opportunity to share with you this great party. For this reason, all hotels will serve free "coca" with your first drink and, of course, there will be dance music so that you enjoy the shortest night of the year! In addition, in Hotel Balmes, we have a bit of fireworks in the pool area and dance floor.

In Hotel Xaloc there's neither "coca" or dance, but customers can enjoy from the terrace of the hotel, the fireworks in Platja d'Aro. Certainly a show not to be missed!

GHT Hotels gets in Social Media

At GHT Hotels we didn't want to hang behind so this season we get in Social Media and Web 2.0. Now we have Facebook fan's page, from GHT Hotels and from each hotel separately where you can comment, upload your photos and receive special and unique offers. Also we have created a Twitter, to keep you updated with all the latest news and offers, and a Youtube channel, where we will hang promotional videos of our hotels and also, the videos you send  of your holiday with us. 

Mention as well the imminent launch of our new booking engine at GHT Hotels website, and the improvement of the page www.ghthotels.mobi, from which you can now book at our facilities, anywhere you are, through your mobile phone!