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• Active NIF/CIF: B85376630

Address: C/ VIA DE LOS POBLADOS 1 - EDIFICIO D, PLANTA 6, E (MADRID)

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The CIF of GLOBAL BUSINESS TRAVEL SPAIN SL is B85376630 and its current business status is active. Its economic sector is within the CNAE 7911 - Travel agency activities. Its SIC classification is 4724 - Agencias de viajes. GLOBAL BUSINESS TRAVEL SPAIN SL employs approximately More than 249 employees and generates an annual turnover of more than 50 million euros. The company is registered in the Mercantile Registry of Madrid. To date, it has 113 registration charges. Its most recent announcement in the Borme was published on 13/12/2023 and its last deposit of ordinary annual accounts corresponds to the year 2022. You can access the contact information of GLOBAL BUSINESS TRAVEL SPAIN SL, such as the telephone number, postal address, and website, in the Company Data section. If you wish to obtain more information about GLOBAL BUSINESS TRAVEL SPAIN SL, you can review one of our available financial reports, the Annual Accounts of the company, or check if it has any registered payment incidents in the RAI delinquency file. The financial, commercial, and legal information of GLOBAL BUSINESS TRAVEL SPAIN SL comes from official data sources and is automatically updated every day.

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Datos de GLOBAL BUSINESS TRAVEL SPAIN SL

 902365636   

C/ VIA DE LOS POBLADOS 1 - EDIFICIO D, PLANTA 6, E (MADRID). 

CNAE 7911 - Actividades de las agencias de viajes

2.5M €

Administradores solidarios

KPMG AUDITORES SL

Gbt Euro Travel Holdings B V

AMERICAN EXPRESS BARCELO VIAJES SL

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Cambio de domicilio social..

Traslado del domicilio social de la empresa situado en JUAN IGANCIO LUCA DE TENA, 17 MADRID. (MADRID) siendo el nuevo domicilio situado en C/ VIA DE LOS POBLADOS 1 - EDIFICIO D, PLANTA 6, E (MADRID).

Revocaciones.

Publicación en el BORME de los siguientes revocaciones:

Fusión por absorción.

Con fecha 13 de septiembre de 2018, la sociedad GLOBUTRA SPAIN SL ha sido absorbida por la sociedad GLOBAL BUSINESS TRAVEL SPAIN SL .

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En cumplimiento de lo dispuesto en el artículo 43.1 y 44 de la Ley 3/2009, de 3 de abril, sobre modificaciones estructurales de las sociedades mercantiles ("LME"), el socio único de la Sociedad Absorbente ha decidido con fecha 2 de julio de 2018 la fusión por absorción de la Socie... Ver más

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Cambio del Organo de Administración: Consejo de administración a Administradores solidarios.

Declaración de unipersonalidad.

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Se omitió por error en la inscripción 13 el cese como director general de don Javier Mejía Martí y el nombramiento como director general de don Luis Dupuy de Lome Chávarri.

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GLOBAL BUSINESS TRAVEL SPAIN SL anteriormente denominada AMERICAN EXPRESS BARCELO VIAJES SL inscrita en el Registro Mercantil de Madrid . y con domicilio en MadridSu clasificación nacional de actividades económicas es Actividades de las agencias de viajes.

La empresa tiene una facturación anual superior a 2.500.000 euros.

GLOBAL BUSINESS TRAVEL SPAIN SL tiene 20 cargos directivos en activo y 53 cargos directivos históricos.

La empresa está auditada por KPMG AUDITORES SL .

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GLOBAL BUSINESS TRAVEL SPAIN SL

Dirección social Calle Via de los Poblados, 1

Código Postal 28033

Municipio Madrid

Provincia Madrid

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Razón Social GLOBAL BUSINESS TRAVEL SPAIN SL

CIF B85376630

Actividad Actividades de las agencias de viajes

Fecha de Constitución 11/02/2008

Teléfono 91 385 86 30

Página Web www.gbtspain.com/es

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• AMERICAN EXPRESS BARCELO VIAJES SL

Órgano Administración Administradores solidarios

Propietario Gbt Euro Travel Holdings B V

Auditor KPMG AUDITORES SL

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• Benede Calero Alejandra
• Fraile Salamanca Maria De Las Mercedes
• Gomez Tenorio Beatriz
• Gonzalez Gonzalez Marta
• Ibarzabal Barrenechea Josu
• Sanchez Calvo Xavier

Fuente: Boletín Oficial del Registro Mercantil

Datos registrales: T 25488 , F 219, S 8, H M 459235, I/A 48 (04/12/2023)

CVE: BORME-A-2023-235-28

• Viloca Mitjans Montserrat

Datos registrales: T 25488 , F 218, S 8, H M 459235, I/A 47 (21/03/2023)

CVE: BORME-A-2023-59-28

• KPMG AUDITORES SL

Datos registrales: T 25488 , F 218, S 8, H M 459235, I/A 46 (17/02/2023)

CVE: BORME-A-2023-39-28

Datos registrales: T 25488 , F 218, S 8, H M 459235, I/A 45 (31/01/2022)

CVE: BORME-A-2022-25-28

• C/ VIA DE LOS POBLADOS 1 - EDIFICIO D, PLANTA 6, E (MADRID)

Datos registrales: T 25488 , F 218, S 8, H M 459235, I/A 44 (24/11/2021)

CVE: BORME-A-2021-230-28

Apoderado Mancomunado

• Delicado Ramos Isidoro
• Fiol Canaves Margarita

Datos registrales: T 25488 , F 217, S 8, H M 459235, I/A 43 (13/05/2021)

CVE: BORME-A-2021-94-28

Datos registrales: T 25488 , F 217, S 8, H M 459235, I/A 42 (04/11/2020)

CVE: BORME-A-2020-218-28

• Capo Siquier Joana
• Delgado Mesquida Francisco
• Fernandez Bou Miguel Angel
• Perez Garcia Francisco
• Rodriguez Baos Luis Javier
• Salva Alonso Margarita

Datos registrales: T 25488 , F 217, S 8, H M 459235, I/A 41 (28/11/2019)

CVE: BORME-A-2019-234-28

Datos registrales: T 25488 , F 216, S 8, H M 459235, I/A 40 (21/11/2019)

CVE: BORME-A-2019-229-28

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Spain is a party to the Schengen Agreement. Check the Embassy of Spain website for the exact requirements on visa-free travel to Spain. Your passport should be valid for at least six months beyond the period of stay.

Business Customs

Spaniards tend to be more formal in personal relations than Americans, but less rigid than they were 10 years ago. It is a mistake to assume doing business in Spain is just like doing business in Mexico or Latin America.  Italy or France would be a better comparison. Traditionally, pre-COVID, a handshake was customary upon initiating and closing a business meeting, accompanied by an appropriate greeting.  ‘Air’ kisses on each check had also been a traditional greeting between men and women, even if only a casual acquaintance (likely not for a first-time meeting). These customs are slowly returning as face-to-face meetings and events begin again, but it has yet to be determined how/if cultural norms have changed due to prevailing cautionary measures taken as a result of the recent global pandemic. Professional attire is expected: business dress is suit and tie, and business cards are customary.

Spaniards expect a personal relationship with suppliers; there is no substitute for face-to-face meetings with Spanish business representatives to break into this market. It has yet to be determined how/if cultural norms will change because of the recent global pandemic. Traditionally, initial communication by phone or video conference is far less effective than a personal meeting, and mail campaigns generally yield meager results. Spanish proficiency is important to do business in Spain as less than 30 percent of local managers are fluent in English.

Spaniards tend to be “conservative” in their buying habits. Large government and private sector buyers generally are more comfortable dealing with other large, established organizations or with firms recognized as leaders within their sectors’, so known brands do well.

Tipping is not obligatory in Spain. A service charge is not included in restaurant bills; however, waiters in Spain (unlike in the United States) are paid at least the minimum official wage and do not rely to the same extent on tips for their income. Tips are customarily left for good service (normally up to five percent of the bill). Taxi drivers may be tipped by rounding up the payment to include up to five percent of the fare.

Climate and Clothing.  Although there are differences among various regions, Spain has a Mediterranean-continental climate. The weather in the northern coastal regions (bordering the Atlantic and the Bay of Biscay) is temperate and often rainy throughout the year, and temperatures are neither very low in winter nor very high in summer. The climate on the Mediterranean coastline, including the Balearic Islands, is typically Mediterranean – mild in the winter, and hot and dry in the summer. The differences are more extreme on the inland plateau, where Madrid is located, and which is the highest capital in Europe. The climate is dry, with cold winters and hot summers. The Canary Islands have a climate of their own, with pleasant temperatures all year and a short, milder winter.

While Spanish women tend to dress down in the summer, men still wear suits and ties, particularly in the cities. Air conditioning is common in all major hotels and business establishments.

Business travelers to Spain seeking appointments with U.S. Commercial Service officials at the Embassy in Madrid should contact the Commercial Section in advance. The Commercial Section can be reached by telephone at (+34) 91-3081545, and by e-mail at mailto:[email protected] .

Travel Advisory

Please refer to the Department of State’s Country Specific Information for Spain for more information.

Embassy and Consulate Locations

The U.S. Embassy in Madrid is located at Serrano, 75. You must have an appointment to access the Consular Section for all services, including U.S. visa, passport, citizenship, and notarial services. For more information, see the Embassy’s website at es.usembassy.gov.

There is a U.S. Consulate General in Barcelona, at Paseo Reina Elisenda, 23, telephone (34) 93-280-2227. You must have an appointment to access the Consular Section for all services. We do not provide U.S. visa services in Barcelona.

We also provide limited consular services at five Consular Agencies in Spain, by appointment only. We do not provide U.S. visa services at the consular agencies.

Visa requirements

Check the Embassy of Spain website for the exact requirements on travel to Spain.

Entry requirements for the United States

U.S. companies that require travel of foreign businesspersons to the United States are advised that security evaluations are handled via an interagency process. Visa applicants should go to the following link(s): State Department Visa Website

For U.S. companies wishing to invite Spanish visitors to the United States, Spanish passport holders generally may enter the United States for tourist or business visits of 90 days or less under the Visa Waiver Program. They need, however, to register online for the advance travel authorization under Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA).  ESTA Travel Authorization

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), reminds travelers to allow 72 hours for ESTA. In normal conditions, consistent with existing requirements, international travelers using ESTA for travel to the United States should apply as soon as possible but not less than 72 hours before their international flight is scheduled to depart. Due to changes in ESTA application processing, real-time approvals will no longer be available.  International travelers without an approved ESTA will not be authorized to board their flight.  

Please note that due to matters related to the global health pandemic starting in early 2020, the admission of foreign nationals to the US has been restricted by Presidential Proclamations that could affect the use of the Visa Waiver Program and the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) to gain admission to the US.   Seeing that this is an evolving situation, travelers are encouraged to monitor the CBP website for changes as well as the US Embassy Madrid’s website addressing COVID-related travel restriction, both to Spain and to the United States. https://es.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ .

Emergency Information

The Embassy has a Duty Officer to assist U.S. citizens only outside of normal business hours. The Duty Officer cannot assist with U.S. visa questions or issues. The Duty Officer can provide information on medical facilities, obtaining emergency funds from home, dealing with and replacing lost/stolen passports, and on reporting crimes. However, most activities, like obtaining an emergency passport to replace a lost/stolen one, can only be performed during normal working hours.

The Duty Officer can be reached at tel. (+34) 91-587-2200.

Please consult this website regarding emergency assistance .

From the United States, the Office of Overseas Citizens Services at the Department of State can be reached by calling 1-888-407-4747.

From outside the United States, this office can be reached through (1) 202-501-4444.

Spain is part of the Eurozone and uses the euro as the local currency.

Credit cards are a widely used method of payment in Spain. The number of credit cards circulating in Spain at the end of 2021 was 88 million (increase of 2.09 percent over 2020), of which 49.44 million were debit cards. Mastercard and Visa are the most used credit cards and debit cards. Many banks are investing in innovative products and new technologies to rebuild their images. Spanish banks BBVA, Grupo Santander, and Caixabank have been the leaders in the innovation process of contactless cards and devices, mobile payments, and digital wallets. Spain is one of the European countries with the highest rate of penetration for such products. Vendors may require additional identification such as a passport or other form of accepted picture identification. 

ATMs are commonplace in cities and towns both on the street, in retail outlets, and some gas stations and visitors should be aware that bank transaction fees may apply, including foreign transaction fees and conversion fees.  Traveler’s checks are not generally accepted for purchases.  Visitors should inquire about the policy of the bank, hotel, or store before seeking to cash a personal check.

For currency or other numerical quantities, a decimal point (period) is commonly used to mark off the thousands position and a comma to denote decimal amounts – unlike the practice in the United States; for example, 1.234.456,78 EUR.

An instant payments implementation in Spain is Bizum, a cooperative solution adopted by most banks. Mobile phone number is used as proxy of the underlying payment account (IBAN). Bizum functionalities are integrated within the online website and mobile apps of participating banks.

Telecommunications/Electronics

Telecommunications to and from Spain, compare favorably with similar services found throughout the European Union. A direct-dial telephone system links Spain to the United States and most of the world.

All landline numbers in Spain start with 9. Mobile phone numbers start with 6. To place a call to Spain, dial 011+34+ telephone number. If dialing from a mobile phone, you can enter a + instead of the 011 (press and hold the 0 key).   To place a call to the United States from Spain, dial 00+1+area code+ telephone number.

The carrier plan for U.S. cellphones should allow for international roaming. Phones, which work in the United States as well as in European countries, can be purchased at cell phone retail stores in the United States. Cell phone rental is also available in Spain, although some travelers find it cheaper to purchase a basic pay-as-you-go phone upon arrival and charge it with pre-paid phone cards as needed.

Electrical Characteristics

Electric current in Spain is 220 volts AC, 50 cycles. Most U.S. electrical equipment and appliances need a transformer and plug adapter. Although laptops today are often dual voltage, it is advisable to verify this before plugging one into Spanish current.

Travel Logistics

Frequent direct air service is available to major U.S. cities from Madrid and Barcelona. Airports in both Madrid and Barcelona have good public transportation service to downtown. There is a flat rate of 30 euros (USD 33) from the Madrid Airport to the city center. All major cities have metered taxis, and extra charges must be posted in the vehicle. Travelers are advised to use only clearly identified cabs and to ensure that taxi drivers always switch on the meter. A green light on the roof indicates that the taxi is available.

Public transportation in large cities is generally excellent. Rail service is comfortable and reliable but varies in quality and speed. High-speed trains are available to Seville, Cordoba, Malaga, Granada, Castellón de La Plana, Valencia, Alicante, Huesca, Saragossa, Barcelona, Figueres, León and recently inaugurated Ourense. Intercity buses are usually comfortable and inexpensive. Under Spanish law, American licenses are not valid, so international driving permits are required for non-EU drivers planning to drive in Spain.

For additional general information about road safety, including links to foreign government sites, please see the Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs home page .

While an increasing number of businesspeople speak English, having product literature, correspondence, and negotiations in Spanish provides a distinct advantage over competitors who use only English. Certain regions in Spain have second official languages: Catalan in Catalonia and the Balearic Islands; Valencian in Valencia; Galician in Galicia; and Basque in the Basque Country.

Good medical care in Spain is available, though U.S. medical insurance is not usually valid outside the United States. Travelers have found supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas coverage to be useful since doctors in Spain expect up-front payment.

The hotline for the Center for Disease Control for international travelers can provide further information on health matters: (404) 332-4559.

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Local time, business hours, and holidays

Spain follows Central European Time (CET).  The time difference between Madrid and the U.S. east coast is typically six hours, except during transitions to/from daylight savings time because Europe and the United States have different start dates.

Work Week and Business Hours

Workdays on either side of a Spanish holiday are not good times to schedule business meetings, nor is the month of August or the vacation periods around Christmas and Easter.

Business hours in Spain are generally 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. To ensure availability, appointments are recommended. Generally, banking hours are 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Department stores are generally open 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Many small shops and businesses close at lunchtime, generally from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. but stay open until 8:00 p.m. Larger chains open in Madrid on Sunday, this is not the case throughout the country, although large stores in some cities with high seasonal tourism may also open during the July-September period.

Spaniards are receptive to breakfast invitations starting not earlier than 8:00 a.m. (although 9:30 a.m. or even 10:00 a.m. are common).  A Spanish breakfast typically consists of juice, rolls, and coffee. Lunch normally starts at 2:00 p.m. Spanish business lunches can last over two hours. Dinner starts late, i.e., around 9:00 p.m. and may last until midnight.

Spanish National Holidays

The Government of Spain publishes a list of official holidays every year. The holidays authorized for 2022 are:

January 1                            New Year

January 6                            Epiphany (Wise Kings’ Day)

April 15                               Easter Friday

August 15                           Assumption of Virgin Mary

October 12                          National Holiday

November 1                        All Saints’ Day

December 6                        Constitution Day

December 8                        Day of the Immaculate Conception

In addition to these national holidays, other local holidays vary by region and city.

April 14                               Easter Thursday

May 2                                  Regional Holiday-Madrid

May 16                                St. Isidro - Patron of Madrid

July 25                                Apostle Santiago

November 9                        Our Lady of Almudena

December 26                      Christmas Day

In Barcelona:

April 18                               Easter Monday

June 6                                  Whit Monday                    

June 24                               St John’s Day

September 24                      La Merce – Patron of Barcelona

September 26                     Local Holiday

The Embassy and Consulates also observe official U.S. holidays:

January 1                             New Year’s Day

January 17                          Martin Luther King’s Birthday

February 21                        Presidents’ Day

May 30                                Memorial Day

June 20                                Juneteenth

July 4                                   Independence Day

September 5                       Labor Day

October 10                          Columbus Day

November 11                      Veterans Day

November 24                      Thanksgiving Day

December 31                      New Year’s Day

Please check the Embassy website for a full listing of official holidays observed by the Embassy.

Temporary Entry of Materials and Personal Belongings:

Laptop computers for personal/business use do not require any special documentation. Occasionally, the Customs service at Madrid’s Barajas airport [tel. +34 91.757.5725] decides shipping a laptop constitutes as a temporary importation requiring the presentation of a warrant: a cash deposit or a statement from a Spanish bank stating an import tax will be paid if the equipment is sold in Spain. Before leaving Spain, the equipment and necessary forms should be taken to the Customs Office at Barajas airport for reimbursement of the deposit.

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When is Eid al-Fitr 2024 and how is it celebrated?

The three-day festival celebrates the completion of the fasting month of Ramadan by Muslims across the world.

As a new moon was not sighted on Monday evening after Maghrib prayers, Muslims in Saudi Arabia and neighbouring countries will fast one more day, completing 30 days of Ramadan. The first day of Eid will then be celebrated on Wednesday, April 10.

The first day of Eid al-Fitr is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon marking the start of the month of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar.

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Lunar months last between 29 and 30 days so Muslims usually have to wait until the night before Eid to verify its date.

Other countries follow independent sightings.

When the sighting has been verified, Eid is declared on television, radio stations and at mosques.

How do Muslims celebrate Eid?

Traditionally, Eid is celebrated for three days as an official holiday in Muslim-majority countries. However, the number of holiday days varies by country.

Muslims begin Eid day celebrations by partaking in a prayer service that takes place shortly after dawn, followed by a short sermon.

On their way to the prayer, which is traditionally held in an open area, Muslims recite takbeerat, praising God by saying “Allahu Akbar”, meaning “God is great”.

It is customary to eat something sweet before the prayer, such as date -filled biscuits known as maamoul in the Middle East. This particular festival is known as the “sweet” Eid – and the distribution of sweets is common across the Muslim world.

Muslims usually spend the day visiting relatives and neighbours and accepting sweets as they move around from house to house.

Each country has traditional desserts and sweets that are prepared before Eid or on the morning of the first day.

Children, dressed in new clothes, are offered gifts and money to celebrate the joyous occasion.

Girls and women in many countries decorate their hands with henna. The celebration for Eid begins the night before as women gather in neighbourhoods and large family gatherings for the application of henna.

In some countries, families visit graveyards to offer their respects to departed family members right after the morning prayers.

It is common for Muslim-majority countries to decorate their cities with lights and hold festivities to commemorate the end of the fasting month.

Eid amid the onslaught in Gaza

For some 2.3 million Palestinians in Gaza this Eid, this will be the first Muslim religious holiday after more than 33,000 people have been killed in Israeli attacks. With little food aid, and very limited water, Gaza’s Eid al-Fitr will be mired in destruction amid the continuing attacks.

What are common Eid greetings?

The most popular greeting is “Eid Mubarak” (Blessed Eid) or “Eid sa’id” (Happy Eid). Eid greetings also vary depending on the country and language.

The video below shows how people say Eid Mubarak in different languages around the world.