RIU Hotels & Resorts Opens New Hotel In Madrid
RIU Hotels & Resorts has opened a new hotel in Madrid called Hotel Riu Plaza España.
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Antonio Alvarez has been appointed as General Manager at Hard Rock Hotel Madrid
Hard Rock International is excited to announce the appointment of Antonio Alvarez as general manager of Hard Rock Hotel Madrid, the next European opening in a series of Hard Rock Hotels set to open in the EMEA region as part of the brand's impressive expansion.Alvarez joins Hard Rock International from GTI Corp in Monaco. There, as a senior asset manager, he oversaw property management and the development of real estate around the world including Argentina, Monaco, Brazil and New Zealand.
Aloft Makes a Splash in the Spanish Capital Madrid with New Rockwell-Designed Hotel
Aloft Hotels, Marriott International's hotel brand for music fans and tech-savvy travellers, brings a new beat to Spain this month with the opening of Aloft Madrid Gran Vía. Located in the vibrant heart of the capital, the new hotel is a stone's throw from hotspots including the iconic Plaza de España, the hip neighbourhood of Malasaña and Chueca overflowing with restaurants and bars, and the shopping district of Gran Via. Designed by world-class architecture firm the Rockwell Group, the property's tech-forward, future-proofed design is aimed at the next generation of travelers, juxtaposed against the rich history of Gran Vía.
Christoph Schmidinger has been appointed as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Madrid
In advance of the highly anticipated opening of the first Four Seasons hotel in Spain, Christoph Schmidinger has been appointed opening General Manager to oversee the new luxury hotel set to open in late 2019. Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Madrid will be located in the heart of the historical city centre, converting several spectacular heritage buildings into a 200-room hotel and 22 Private Residences.
IHG® grows boutique footprint across Spain and Southern Europe
InterContinental® Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has announced plans to open a new Hotel Indigo in the Spanish capital. The Hotel Indigo® Madrid - Princesa will be one of seven IHG boutique hotels opening in key cities across Southern Europe in the next three to five years.
Riccardo Galanti has been appointed as Senior Director Of Sales, EMEA at Runtriz
Runtriz™, a leading developer of innovative technology solutions for hotels, resorts, and casinos announced the addition of Riccardo Galanti as Senior Director Sales, EMEA. In his role, Riccardo will expand Runtriz' growth in the EMEA market. He will also work closely with the leadership team to position Runtriz as the leader in guest engagement services.
Stefan Ropers has been appointed as Strategic Growth Businesses Lead at Amadeus
Amadeus today announces the key strategic appointment of senior business and technology heavyweight Stefan Ropers to lead its Strategic Growth Businesses, effective February 1 2019.
Hard Rock Hotel coming to Madrid, Spain in 2019
With a presence spanning more than 74 countries, Hard Rock International announces the expansion of its hotel portfolio, with the opening of Hard Rock Hotel Madrid in 2019. Working in collaboration with European real estate specialists, ActivumSG Capital Management Ltd. (ASG) Hard Rock will bring its signature vibe to this historic metropolitan city with the development of the new 159-room music-centric hotel.
Maria Madrid has been appointed as Vice President, Strategic Sourcing, EMEA at Radisson Hotel Group
Maria is a senior-level global procurement, operations and supply chain executive with more than 15 years of hospitality experience. She brings a successful track record of providing transformational leadership, defining strategies and creating infrastructures that drive extensive change to dramatically reduce costs and strengthen a company's competitive market position.
Digital Transformation & Innovation Take Spotlight on World Tourism Day 2018
World Tourism Day 2018 was observed in Budapest, Hungary yesterday (27 September 2018) with the official celebration focusing on the digital transformation in tourism, a World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) priority. The event examined how investment in new technology provides the sector with opportunities for innovation.
Palladium Hotel Group launches BLESS Collection with December opening of BLESS Hotel Madrid
BLESS Hotel Madrid will be located in the heart of the city's Salamanca district, offering 111 guestrooms, a rooftop pool, bowling alley, spa and gym, restaurant, three bars as well as conference spaces.
Coming Soon: An Iconic MICE Hotel in the Heart of Madrid
If you're in Madrid and roaming around the Gran Via, you can't miss the iconic building of Edificio España. A perfect example of Spanish architecture, this building was acquired by the Spanish RIU Hotels chain, which plans to open Hotel Riu Plaza Espana in the summer of 2019.
Gerard Sintes has been appointed as GM & Area Vice President Operations at Hotel Ritz, Madrid
Gerard Sintes relocates from Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London back to Spain where he was General Manager of the award-winning Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona for four years. In his new role as General Manager of Hotel Ritz, Madrid, he will assume responsibility for the renovation and rebranding of one of the world's most beautiful hotels. As Area Vice President Operations Gerard will also oversee the Group's Barcelona property.
Madrid takes on Airbnb and overtourism | cnn.com
Madrid has become the latest city to confront overtourism, as the Spanish metropolis moves to drastically curb the Airbnb and homeshare listings available in the destination.Secretary for sustainable urban planning José Manuel Calvo announced the proposed regulations last week, aiming to tackle the issue of mass tourism head on.The new regulations are in response to locals fearful of being priced out of their own neighborhoods.Officials in other destinations in Spain including Valencia and Mallorca -- as well as in Venice, Italy -- have also introduced drastic measures to control overtourism and encourage responsible vacationing.
Pablo Alcacer has been appointed as Senior Director Hotel Development EMEA at WorldHotels
Alcacer joins the WorldHotels team as senior director of hotel development and will be based in Madrid, Spain. He will work closely with WorldHotels' entire development team to increase the brand's reach in key destinations including Europe, The Middle East and Africa.
Javier Tor has been appointed as Director for Marketing and Business Management at OD Hotels
Balearic boutique hotel group OD Hotels has appointed Javier Tor Nuevo as Director for Marketing and Business Management. Based in the company’s headquarters in Ibiza, Tor takes over management of the company’s branding activities and assumes responsibility for the marketing of the company’s five operating hotels, located in Ibiza, Mallorca and Barcelona. Additionally, Tor will lead the launch of the company’s leap into the international market with OD Côte d’Azur and OD Miami opening in 2019 and 2020 respectively. The appointment is effective immediately.
Horwath HTL Market Report: Madrid, Spain
2017 has ended as a year of consolidation for Madrid, improving on the results of 2016, which was itself an outstanding year in terms of tourism performance.
Hyatt Centric Gran Via Madrid is now open
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today the opening of Hyatt Centric Gran Via Madrid. The 159-room hotel is located in the heart of Madrid along the vibrant Gran Vía. As the first Hyatt Centric hotel in Spain, Hyatt Centric Gran Via Madrid boasts an unbeatable location designed to be a launch pad for sightseeing, tasting and experiencing everything the capital city has to offer. The hotel is just minutes from the famous El Retiro Park, Prado museum, Royal Palace and many boutique shops.
In Focus: Madrid, Spain
This market snapshot provides an overview of the recent performance of the lodging industry in Madrid, Spain, in terms of demand and supply and analyzes past and future tourism trends. In writing these articles we utilise the expertise of HVS for each market combining our in-house data and research together with published information and interviews with opinion leaders regarding each of the examined destinations.
By Ezio Poinelli and Filippo Brivio
105th UNWTO Executive Council meeting concludes in Madrid
Madrid, Spain, hosted the 105th meeting of the Executive Council of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) between 11 and 12 May. The Meeting focused on current trends and challenges facing the tourism sector and on the three priorities of the Organization - safe, secure and seamless travel; the impact of technology in the tourism sector and sustainability.