Proudly Committed: RIU Hotels increases its social investment by 62% in 2025 and achieves 100% sustainable certifications

As part of its Proudly Committed sustainability strategy, the hotel chain spearheaded 119 strategic initiatives focused on child protection, education, community health, and environmental conservation across the destinations where it operates.

To which projects did RIU Hotels & Resorts allocate its social investment during 2025?

Throughout the 2025 financial year, the hotel chain implemented 119 social and environmental projects in collaboration with 101 local and international partners. 56% of the total social investment was primarily focused on child health and education, directly benefiting 69,244 children and adolescents, as well as 57,871 indirect beneficiaries.

All of the company's social initiatives are developed under the RIU Method, a social impact methodology designed in partnership with the ESCP business school. The global implementation of this model now reaches 78% of the destinations and 70% of the countries where the chain operates.

What are the key achievements in biodiversity and environmental regeneration?

Regarding environmental sustainability, RIU increased its environmental initiatives by 40% compared to the previous year. A total of 23% of global actions in 2025 focused on biodiversity, encompassing 28 active projects dedicated to the protection of ecosystems and endangered species.

Key milestones in environmental conservation include:

• Marine wildlife protection: The release of 106,805 sea turtle hatchlings in critical nesting areas such as Cape Verde and Costa Rica.

• Coral ecosystem regeneration: The transplantation and implementation of 12,642 coral colonies as part of marine restoration projects located in the Maldives, Mauritius, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Spain.

How is the hotel chain progressing in terms of environmental certification and clean energy?

RIU Hotels & Resorts has achieved 100% Ecostars sustainability certification across its entire operational hotel portfolio, one year ahead of the scheduled deadline. The only exceptions are two recently opened establishments that have yet to complete the 12-month analytical period required for the assessment.

Furthermore, 90% of the electricity consumed throughout all its hotels is now sourced from renewable energy, consolidating the company's energy transition.

What extraordinary aid did RIU provide following climate emergencies?

The 2025 social investment budget included provisions for rapid response to climate-related contingencies. Following the passage of Hurricane Melissa through Jamaica, a destination where RIU operates 7 hotels, the company allocated nearly one million euros in extraordinary aid and reconstruction funds to support the affected communities.

Key data from the 2025 social and corporate balance sheet of RIU Hotels

• Total social investment: 5.13 million euros (+62% compared to 2024).

• Social projects and impact: 119 initiatives with 101 partners; 69,244 children and young people directly benefited.

• Environmental milestones: 106,805 sea turtles released and 12,642 coral colonies planted.

• Energy and environmental certification: 100% of the operating portfolio certified by Ecostars and 90% of electricity sourced from renewable origins.

• Territorial footprint: 101 hotels across 22 countries, comprising 54,412 rooms and 106,795 bed spaces.

• Operational indicators: 6.8 million guests hosted, 88% average global occupancy, and 4.188 billion euros in gross revenue (+2.6%).

• Human capital: Average workforce of 38,895 employees (surpassing 38,950 professionals by year-end).

Frequently asked questions regarding the sustainability strategy of RIU Hotels Hotels

1. How much did RIU Hotels invest in sustainability and social investment in 2025?

The social investment of RIU Hotels reached 5.13 million euros in 2025, representing a 62% increase compared to the previous year.

2. How many people benefited from RIU's social programmes?

Projects supporting childhood, education, and health directly benefited 69,244 children and adolescents, with an additional 57,871 indirect beneficiaries.

3. What percentage of the RIU hotel portfolio holds a sustainability certification?

100% of RIU's operational hotels now hold the Ecostars sustainability certification, having achieved this milestone one year ahead of schedule.

4. What is the renewable energy consumption recorded by RIU Hotels & Resorts?

90% of the electrical energy consumed by the hotel chain globally is sourced from renewable origins.

5. What does the RIU Social Investment Method entail?

It is a methodology developed in collaboration with the ESCP Business School, designed to evaluate and implement responsible development projects tailored to the genuine needs of each local community.

6. How many hotels and destinations did RIU manage during the 2025 financial year?

RIU reached a portfolio of 101 hotels across 22 countries, offering over 54,410 rooms to 6.8 million guests.