UN Tourism has renewed the UN Tourism QUEST certification for the Fundació Turisme Responsable de Mallorca (Spain), recognising the organisation's ongoing commitment to excellence in destination management and governance.
After years of working and traveling around the world, Estreya Gosalbez has returned to her home country to lead the team that will reintroduce a beloved landmark hotel as Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor next year.
Gerard Arazo Riera joined Kimpton Aysla Mallorca on 16 August to lead the hotel's commercial area and consolidate sales and marketing strategies. With an extensive professional background, he has developed his career at the Carlton Cannes, part of the IHG group, preceded by his extensive global experience at the Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I in Barcelona and his professional launch at MCI Group & Ovation, among others.
Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, announces the appointment of Cristina Sancenon as the new General Manager of Jumeirah Port Sóller Hotel & Spa in Mallorca, Spain.
Jumeirah Group opened the doors to its exquisite Mallorcan clifftop retreat, Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa on 10 June 2021, and is inviting guests to make up for months of missed vacation opportunities with a sun-soaked Mediterranean summer to remember.
Jumeirah Group will open the doors to its exquisite Mallorcan clifftop retreat, Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa from 10 June 2021, inviting guests to make up for months of missed vacation opportunities with a sun-soaked Mediterranean summer to remember.
Mallorca, one of Europe’s top destinations for more than 70 years, welcoming millions of visitors every year, becomes the latest member of UNWTO’s global INSTO network. The Mallorca Sustainable Tourism Observatory (STO) is a key new element of the island’s strategy to preserve the destination and assess how the sector affects the natural environment, economy, and residents.
Belmond also appoints Thomas Moons as the General Manager of La Residencia. Having previously served as General Manager of Miraflores Park, A Belmond Hotel, Lima since 2018, Moons began his new role in Mallorca in January 2021. With over 15 years of international hospitality experience, Moons worked at renowned hotels in Belgium, The Netherlands and Dubai. In 2012, Moons joined Belmond as Rooms Division Manager at Governor's Residence, a jewel of Yangon situated in the Embassy District, before moving to take up his role as Resident Manager at La Residence d'Angkor, Cambodia in 2014. Moons then progressed to General Manager at La Residence Phou Vao, Laos in 2015, followed by Hotel Manager at Miraflores Park, Peru in 2016, where he progressed to become General Manager in 2018. At Miraflores Park, he demonstrated his ability to elevate his team's commitment, service and culture. A testament to his leadership, the hotel received recognition as South America's Most Romantic Resort, Peru's Leading Hotel Suite and Peru's Leading Business Hotel, in 2020 by World Travel Awards.
Britta Beringer knows the hotel extremely well after having spent many years as Director of Sales & Marketing and as Deputy General Manager. She has displayed a sure instinct and tireless commitment over the past few months and has provided excellent guidance to her team throughout the phase of closure and reopening.
Meliá Hotels International and Audi are working together to promote the benefits of sustainable mobility and to allow some company hotels in Mallorca to offer guests a chance to enjoy driving the new 100% electric Audi e-tron.
The importance of social media in corporate reputation and business performance in the hotel industry is beyond dispute. Well aware of this, Meliá Hotels International (MHI) has implemented an extensive social media communication strategy through all its corporate and hotel brand profiles.
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) announced several changes to the European Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) after the second HITEC Europe in 2018 failed to meet HFTP's high quality standards. After completing surveys, interviews and conducting additional industry research, changes to the program and exhibition have been made, including the re-location of HITEC Europe 2019. Originally announced for Amsterdam, and the location of the first-two years of HITEC Europe, in 2019 it will be located at the Palau de Congressos in Palma (Mallorca) Spain, scheduled for 10-11 April.
Over the last couple of years, the hotel industry is considered as one of the most vulnerable to data threats. It was reported that the hotel industry accounts for one of the highest numbers of breaches in any sector.
Smartvel, a technology Startup and content solutions supplier for Smart Cities, Tourism enterprises and Connected cars, has won the AgoraNext's 2017 Touristech Award to the Best StartUp.
Virgin Limited Edition is excited to share the first images of its newly-opened villa, Son Balagueret, situated on the Son Bunyola Estate.
Virgin Limited Edition, Sir Richard Branson's privately owned collection of award-winning luxury hotels and retreats is excited to share the first stunning images of the newly opened villas Sa Punta De S'Aguila and Sa Terra Rotja, situated on the Son Bunyola Estate.
Hyatt has announced that Michael Schmid has been appointed as the new General Manager of Park Hyatt Mallorca, Spain. The Park Hyatt brand’s first resort in Europe opened on 1st June 2016 and marks the re-entry of Hyatt into Spain.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) today announced the opening of Park Hyatt Mallorca in Spain, the first Park Hyatt resort in Europe. Located on the undiscovered Northeast Coast, the hotel will also mark the first Hyatt hotel in Mallorca. Set in the exclusive Cap Vermell Estate, and designed in the style of an authentic Mallorquín village, the secluded setting offers guests a unique and tranquil environment. The new destination offers 142 luxurious guest rooms including 16 exquisitely designed suites. Rooms are complete with private terraces that feature stunning views of the verdant Canyamel Valley or Balearic Sea. "The opening of our first Park Hyatt European resort marks a significant milestone for Hyatt and underlines our commitment to meaningful and strategic growth in this region where we know our guests are traveling," said Peter Fulton, group president for Europe, Middle East and Africa, as well as Southwest Asia for Hyatt. "Park Hyatt hotels are internationally renowned for their understated luxury and sophistication, and we are pleased to bring this experience to the Balaeric Islands." Guests are able to enjoy world-class dining options centered around a Mallorquín village square, Plaza de la Torre. The authentic cuisine offered at Park Hyatt Mallorca includes locally inspired dishes at the Balearic Restaurant. Additionally, the resort features an Asian restaurant located in a private villa with views over the Canyamel Valley, an all-day Bistro, Café sa Placa, and a stunning tapas bar. Luxury facilities at Park Hyatt Mallorca include a landscaped poolside terrace featuring three swimming pools, two of which are heated, and a separate children's splash pool. The resort's Serenitas Spa offers seven treatment rooms, including two couples' treatment rooms, each with their own terrace. There is a selection of signature treatments using locally inspired therapies and the spa is complete with a Himalayan salt sauna, steam rooms, and an outdoor Jacuzzi. Guests can also enjoy access to the superb facilities at Cap Vermell, including a beach club just a 10-minute walk away. The estate's country club, scheduled for completion in July 2016, boasts paddle ball courts, two tennis courts, an indoor heated swimming pool and outdoor pool. Within 15 minutes of the hotel, guests will have a choice of four superb golf courses, including a full 18-hole course adjacent to the resort. Park Hyatt Mallorca is home to the Residence, housing a selection of elegant meeting rooms and a purpose built show kitchen that opens onto a beautiful Mallorquín courtyard. The Residence is styled with fine furniture and artistic flair to create a visually impressive, yet functional meeting space. A stunning 2,400 square foot ballroom offers an extensive terrace and access to a landscaped garden with a gazebo overlooking the valley. "Park Hyatt Mallorca provides guests an unrivaled resort experience different than anything else offered on the island," said Philippe Rouxdessarps, vice president of global brands, Park Hyatt. "We look forward to welcoming guests to Park Hyatt Mallorca on this previously undiscovered corner of the island and showing them the rare and intimate experiences that the Park Hyatt brand delivers." For more information or to make a reservation at Park Hyatt Mallorca, please visit the hotel's website.
Social networks have become extremely popular in Sol Hotels, with the brand in tune with the pulse of a new generation of holidaymakers to reinvent the vacation experience. First came the transformation of the Sol Wave House Hotel (Magaluf, Mallorca) into the world's first Tweet Experience Hotel in 2013, revolutionizing the way guests could create relationships within a hotel. After the success of the Tweet Experience, the new Sol House brand continues to promote the use of social networks to improve guest experience and help them create new ways to interact and make the most of their holiday. Using the new Flirtie app, the Sol Wave House and Sol House Trinidad hotels in Mallorca now guarantee even more fun, friendships and experiences, and more surprises in a virtual community.
The 164-room property is considered to be one of the best five-star hotels on Mallorca and is located directly on the 18-hole Andratx Golf Course. It offers three restaurants, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a conference room and a health and beauty spa and gym facility that extends over an area of 1,400 m2. Although the hotel is already of a good standard, extensive modernisation works will be carried out in the winter months to bring it up to the Steigenberger level. Puneet Chhatwal, CEO of Steigenberger Hotels AG, proudly commented: "We are delighted to gain such a prominent presence on Mallorca as part of our internal expansion programme. Our partner RIMC provides the necessary expertise to help us with the successful property of our brand on the Balearic Islands."