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.
Nobu Hospitality is delighted to announce the launch of Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Sevilla. Set in the heart of the Andalusian capital at Plaza de San Francisco, the brand's latest opening occupies two early 20th century residential buildings, lovingly restored to enhance their traditional architecture. Facing the plateresque façade of the City Hall, Nobu Hotel Sevilla features 25 stylish guest rooms and suites, and an expansive rooftop terrace complete with a swimming pool and dining area which boasts spectacular views of the Cathedral and Giralda. The heart of the project, the Nobu restaurant is perfectly positioned to marvel at the Roman wall built by Julius Caesar, which was discovered during the renovation.
Stoneweg Hospitality (‘Stoneweg’), the hotel investment arm of global real estate company Stoneweg, has acquired two hotels in Spain from Globalia Business Corporation, the Spanish tourism group, for €83 million. The investments have been made through a variety of Stoneweg’s discretionary funds and increase the Company’s hospitality exposure by 25%, from 1,281 to 1,691 keys, as well as its weighting to the Balearic and Canary Islands to 62%, a region where record visitor numbers are forecasted in 2023.
Madrid and Barcelona are in an intense competition to attract travelers to their hotels. Madrid, the landlocked Spanish capital, is a popular business and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) destination, while Barcelona is a coastal city known for its beaches and is the capital of Catalonia. Before the pandemic, Barcelona suffered from overtourism, while Madrid is trying to attract more tourists.
In 2022, the hotel transaction activity in Spain reached €3Bn; a level only exceeded in 2017 and 2018 (record years). The total volume was 21% above 2021, despite the economic and political concerns. The rising popularity of resorts within hotel investments, as well as the continued attractiveness of major gateway cities with a strong leisure appeal, contributed to this significant growth.
Meliá Hotels International continues to introduce new lifestyle hotels and brands in Barcelona. After the ME by Meliá hotel opened in 2021 to become a new avant-garde icon in the city's luxury hotel segment, now it is the turn of INNSiDE by Meliá, an affordable lifestyle brand which has seen rapid growth worldwide, designed for independent travellers with creative and curious minds and a shared lifestyle.
JW Marriott's Entry into Spain Offers a Serene Destination to Reflect and Recharge in the Heart of the City with Captivating Design and Exceptional Service.
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.
Located on the picturesque Plaza del Santo Cristo in the heart of Marbella´s Old Town, La Fonda Heritage Hotel is officially opening its doors on 1st April 2023 as the first Relais & Châteaux property in Andalusia.
On Friday 24th March 2023, the luxury Paradisus by Meliá brand makes its debut in Spain with the opening of Paradisus Gran Canaria. Located on the idyllic island of Gran Canaria, it provides 297 rooms and suites, avant-garde wellness facilities with the latest technology, and nine dining areas that offer global cuisine and traditional local flavours.
Ibiza Gran Hotel is pleased to announce its seasonal reopening on the 3rd of April, with new and exclusive experiences, including a series of Michelin-Starred Four Hands Dinners hosted at La Gaia by Óscar Molina, one of the finest dining destinations in Ibiza.
The World Travel and Tourism Council ( WTTC ) has released new information on the climate footprint of the Travel and Tourism sector in Spain.
Aligned with historical trends for the market, Madrid’s hotel industry reported higher performance from the month prior, according to preliminary February 2023 data from STR.
The Balearic Island's free-spirited, five-star haven, Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay is back earlier than ever for 2023, inviting guests into a playground of discovery, taste and self-love on the south of the island. On 31 March, the long-awaited season kicks off with the much-anticipated opening night of the Nobu Lounge and a series of unique workshops, tastings, events and Eivissan Easter celebrations, followed by a summer filled with new and authentic Ibizan experiences.
Nobu Hospitality, the luxury lifestyle brand founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, in collaboration with Millenium Hospitality Real Estate SOCIMI ("MHRE"), is pleased to announce the development of Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Sevilla. Set to open spring 2023, the property marks the brand's sixth Spanish hotel and third project between Nobu Hotels and MHRE, following the announcements of Nobu Hotel Madrid and Nobu Hotel San Sebastián.
Banyan Tree Group, one of the world's leading multi-branded independent hospitality groups, has signed an MOU with La Quinta Real Estate Group to open Angsana Real de la Quinta Benahavis Marbella resort and residences in 2026. Located in the charming Mediterranean town of Benahavis near Marbella, the development will include a hotel, branded residences, apartments and commercial spaces. The property will mark the Group's debut in Spain.
Meliá Hotels International is considered one of the leading companies in terms of sustainability in the MERCO ESG Responsibility ranking, in which it is both one of the top 100 most responsible Spanish companies and leader in the ranking for companies in Hospitality and Tourism.
Quartz Inn Hotels has announced the addition of the bubble hotel Miluna Open Nature Rooms to its portfolio of independent and sustainable hotels, thus expanding its presence in Spain with a total of 9 hotels.
Calatrava has just reopened after an extensive renovation to the whole property. The nineteenth century building that houses the hotel is located in the heart of Palma looking out over Palma Bay. The reasoning behind the renovation was to respect the original architectural features whilst renewing the furniture and décor and reinforcing the concept of the Mediterranean house.
Pere Taberner, Vice-President for Western Europe and Africa of the Welbilt group, world leader in the manufacture and sale of equipment for the foodservice sector, is the new president of Hostelco, the international trade fair organised by Fira de Barcelona that showcases equipment and services for restaurants, hotels and catering. The institution's Board of Directors made the above appointment after thanking Rafael Olmos for his work at the helm of the trade fair's Organising Committee over the last 5 years.