Events pushed Barcelona’s April occupancy to 9-year high
RevPAR jumped 10.7% year-over-year to EUR164.93, with occupancy peaking at 95.5% during Bridal Fashion Week and FCE/SeaFood festival.
RevPAR jumped 10.7% year-over-year to EUR164.93, with occupancy peaking at 95.5% during Bridal Fashion Week and FCE/SeaFood festival.
Spain ranks third globally with $130.1B in visitor spending and $1,344 average spend per traveller, outperforming Europe's $1,068 average.
UN Tourism partners with Fundación Mahou San Miguel to offer 2,000 free training places for Spanish hospitality professionals via WhatsApp messaging.
Following a €10 million comprehensive renovation, the iconic hotel unveils a new bleisure concept that blends Meliá’s resort DNA with the vibrant energy of the Spanish capital.
Spain recorded over €4 billion in hotel investment last year, 50% higher than 2024, ranking second in Europe behind the UK.
FERGUS Group, the Spanish company specialising in hotel repositioning, continues to strengthen its presence in Mallorca with the addition of Hotel Eolo, located in the iconic Puerto Pollença. The 50-room property will join tent Hotels, the Group’s most innovative concept, which now reaches 10 properties across Spain. This latest addition reflects FERGUS Group’s successful repositioning model, transforming high-potential assets into distinctive hospitality concepts aligned with evolving travel trends. The hotel will operate throughout 2026 under the Affiliated by FERGUS model, before reopening in spring 2027 as tent Eolo, following a full repositioning to bring it in line with the tent signature concept and standards.
Thompson Madrid today announces a significant expansion with the completion of the surrounding plaza and the opening of three new restaurants. Since its debut, Thompson Madrid has set a standard for design-forward hospitality in the capital. Now, following a transformative evolution of both its city surroundings and its culinary program, the property is reintroducing itself as a destination for travelers who appreciate classics delivered with refined sensibility, distinctive style, and a deep connection to the culture of the city.
The comprehensive annual performance analysis shows strong profit growth driven by room revenue gains, despite rising labor costs and new hotel supply additions.
Palladium Hotel Group's new and ambitious hotel project at The Site Ibiza will be developed under BLESS Collection Hotels brand. With the addition of this brand to a destination already emerging as an aspirational benchmark of the European summer, the hotel group introduces a refined and sophisticated proposal within a versatile and innovative environment. Ibiza has become an increasingly sought-after destination for U.S. travelers as the island evolves beyond its nightlife reputation into a hub for luxury hospitality, gastronomy, and cultural experiences. As American visitation to Spain continues to grow, brands like BLESS Collection Hotels are helping redefine Ibiza as a sophisticated Mediterranean destination for high-end, experience-driven travel.
Mandarin Oriental is delighted to announce the upcoming opening of Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra, Mallorca on 1 June 2026. Located in Calvià near the elegant Puerto Portals, the resort offers captivating Mediterranean views, framed by Aleppo pines and the dramatic coastline. The stunning new property features 131 stylishly appointed rooms and suites, an array of innovative restaurants and bars, a signature wellness sanctuary, extensive leisure facilities and curated guest experiences.
Four Seasons Hotel Madrid announces the appointment of Patrick Pollak as its new Regional Vice-President and General Manager. About to celebrate 30 years at Four Seasons, Patrick brings extensive international experience in luxury hospitality after leading several iconic Four Seasons properties in North America, Asia and Mexico.
Precise Resort Tenerife has just opened in Puerto de la Cruz following a two-year, €10 million renovation. Set on a cliff above the Atlantic and surrounded by 40,000 m² of botanical gardens, the 4-star resort is a refined and accessible oceanfront retreat on the island’s unspoiled northern coast. This arrival marks the latest addition to Precise Hotels & Resorts by founder Ron Ben Haim.
Brookfield transformed the 414-key Barcelona property with a €28 million renovation and Moxy rebrand, significantly increasing asset value over four years.
The Hotel Riu Palace Nautilus, located in Torremolinos, Andalusia, has just reopened following a complete renovation. The hotel has been upgraded to the premium category of the chain, RIU Palace, and represents the arrival of the first RIU establishment of this superior standard on the peninsula. Following the extensive renovation, the hotel features a new restaurant, improved sea views, and an elegant and bright design throughout all its areas.
HVS analysis reveals Formentera captures Spain-leading hotel rates through scarcity-driven positioning, with RevPAR reaching €218 despite minimal supply growth.
Don Carlos Marbella proudly announces the appointment of Jorge Manzur as its new General Manager, following the hotel’s highly anticipated summer 2025 reopening after a transformative €45 million renovation led by Selenta Group. Manzur, who assumed the role at the end of 2025, now leads the property into its next chapter. A respected figure in international hospitality, Manzur brings more than two decades of leadership experience across globally recognized luxury brands, including Le Méridien, InterContinental Hotels Group, Westin Hotels & Resorts, and notable General Manager roles at Puente Romano Marbella and Anantara Villa Padierna.
NH Collection Hotels & Resorts, the premium brand of Minor Hotels, begins a new chapter in the Caliphal city with the debut of NH Collection Palacio de Córdoba. Following a complete restoration, the 18th century palace has been reborn as a five-star hotel, renewing its identity through a refined contemporary aesthetic and sophisticated design, while preserving its local authenticity and hallmark exclusive service.
Paradores integrates heritage authenticity with data-driven guest experience management, achieving an NPS near 65 while investing €300 million in modernization.
In the year Meliá Hotels International celebrates its 70th anniversary, the company marks a significant milestone in the evolution of its brand portfolio with the relaunch of SOL by Meliá – its first major holiday brand and one of the most iconic in its history. The new chapter begins with the reopening of SOL Arona Tenerife, the first hotel fully redesigned under the new brand concept and the forerunner of a new generation of SOL properties created to deliver elevated holiday experiences.
OneJourney's SwiftPay platform enables hotels to earn income from supplier payments through a digital wallet system, with Muralto Madrid as first European customer.