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Madrid Market Pulse 2024 – Smashing the Rate Ceiling

As the capital of Spain, Madrid holds a prominent position as a cultural, economic and political hub in Europe. Its rich history, vibrant arts scene, world-renowned culinary offerings as well as its many corporate head offices and financial institutions attract a diverse range of visitors, including both leisure travellers and business professionals. Additionally, Madrid's strategic location within Spain and its well-connected transportation infrastructure, including its international airport and high-speed rail services, facilitate easy access for both domestic and international travellers. The city's tourism sector, which was heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, experienced a gradual recovery from the latter half of 2021, buoyed by successful vaccination campaigns and the easing of travel restrictions both domestically and internationally.

Alexandra DumoulinCassandre Pene
By Alexandra Dumoulin and Cassandre Pene
Madrid, Spain
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Iñigo Sánchez-Crespo has been appointed as General Manager at UMusic Hotel Madrid

UMusic Hotels announced the appointment of Iñigo Sánchez-Crespo as General Manager of UMusic Hotel Madrid. Sánchez-Crespo will be instrumental in reinforcing the company's culture, strengthening core values, and enhancing leadership development and team cohesion across all levels of the organization. Other duties will include consolidating the unique value proposition UMusic Hotel Madrid brings to the city, enhancing customer satisfaction, and continuously improving the Hotel's culinary offerings. Under his leadership, UMusic Hotel Madrid will continue to provide unparalleled service and exceptional experiences to guests and visitors.

UMusic
Madrid, Spain
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Ennismore Announces 33-Unit SLS Branded Residences in Madrid, Spain

Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, is delighted to announce SLS Madrid Infantas Residences, Ennismore and the brand's first standalone residence in Spain. The building, which will undergo careful refurbishment beginning in early 2024, is steeped in history, designed by Spanish architect Eduardo Sanchez Eznarriaga in the 1920s and home to writer Enrique Jardiel Poncela.

SLS
Madrid, Spain
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Alejandro Bernabé has been appointed as General Manager and Regional Vice President at Four Seasons Hotel Madrid

Four Seasons Hotel Madrid announces the appointment of Alejandro Bernabé as its General Manager and Regional Vice President after more than five years as the General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, making it his second hotel with the company. After eighteen years outside of Spain, having worked for AVANI Hotels and Kempinski Hotels & Resorts in Geneva, Bangkok, Dubai, among others.

Four Seasons
Madrid, Spain
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David Boveda has joined Global Asset Solutions as Hotel Asset Manager

With more than 10 years in the hospitality industry, he holds a bachelor’s degree in hospitality business management from Centro Superior de Hosteleria de Galicia as well as a Degree in Finance and Business Administration. He continued his studies with a master’s degree in International Financial Markets and another one in Data Science and Business Intelligence.

Global Asset Solutions
Madrid, Spain
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Javier de Villanueva Baygual has been appointed as Business Development Director for Europe at Banyan Tree Group

The Group is also thrilled to welcome Javier de Villanueva Baygual to its European expansion team. With over 12 years of exceptional performance in Europe's hotel industry, Javier possesses an Executive MBA from IESE Business School, honing his strategic and managerial expertise. His consultancy background and extensive network with European hotel investors have led to advising significant transactions in Spain and Portugal, and his recent accomplishments include securing ten properties for IHG Hotels. Javier's comprehensive understanding of the industry and his proficiency in finance and consulting positions him as a valuable asset for Banyan Tree Group's growth plans in the European market.

Banyan Group
Madrid, Spain
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Umusic Hotels Announces Umusic Hotel Teatro Reina Victoria, Madrid

UMusic Hotels has announced a new project in Madrid's Plaza de Canalejas, one of the most prestigious areas of the capital. The hotel group has signed an agreement with the company Pescaderías Coruñesas, to manage the complex that will occupy about 10,000 square meters and will include the restoration of three historic buildings, the Reina Victoria Theater, the Meneses Building and the Casa Allende, as part of its commitment to recover historic buildings and return them to the city. UMusic Hotel Teatro Reina Victoria will combine high-level accommodations with entertainment, offering customers a unique and transformative experience in a space designed for fostering creativity and the local culture, while contributing to the development of the community.

UMusic
Madrid, Spain