In the heart of Barcelona’s bustling financial district, the slick Hotel Rey Juan Carlos I offers excellent business facilities alongside luscious garden leisure

Business in Barcelona? End each day with gin and live music at this bright hotel

The London 2012 Olympic Games are not only a world-class global event, but a springboard for renovation, investment and development – provided the city is equipped to seize the opportunity. Rita Lobo reports on the rewards and pitfalls in the road to becoming an Olympic Capital