Located in Costa Teguise and offering vast views of the Atlantic Ocean, Radisson Blu Resort, Lanzarote has opened its doors. The resort is the first Radisson Hotel Group property to arrive on the island, and the third in the Canary Islands, joining two Radisson Blu resorts in Gran Canaria. The hotel is focused on sustainability, with solar panels producing 100% of the hotel's daytime energy consumption.
Madrid artist Rayden just released his new single “Multiverso” and chose the digital twin of the Riu Plaza España’s 360º terrace on AltSpace to do so. He thus became the first Spanish artist to release a single in this unique RIU-branded space on the metaverse with spectacular views of the centre of Madrid. For RIU, this was the first big event held in this environment, which was unveiled last June. It is a bold commitment to offering his fans an innovative and unique experience made possible thanks to RIU’s collaboration with Warner Music Spain.
Mondrian Ibiza and Hyde Ibiza will open on Ibiza's beachfront in June 2023 and will be Ennismore's first hotels on the Spanish island.
Madrid Airport is the location of the economic brand of Deutsche Hospitality.
INTELITY®, provider of hospitality’s leading guest experience and staff management platform, announced today a new deal with La Casa del Camino. The historic property will implement INTELITY’s smart-room tablets and guest messaging as well as GEMS®, INTELITY’s Guest Experience Management System, which includes a suite of rich staff-facing tools for streamlined service and engagement between the hotel and guests.
UMusic Hotels announced that bookings are now available at the brand's first property to open worldwide, UMusic Hotel Madrid. Located within the bustling Centro district of Madrid and inspired by the city's thriving culture, UMusic Hotel Madrid has transformed the building that houses the historic Albéniz Theater, serving as a creative hub in the community. By utilizing a renowned and recognized property within the epicenter of Madrid's music and entertainment scene, UMusic Hotels continues their commitment to provide a property to the local community that is skilfully designed to complement Madrid's landscape and authentically incorporate elements of the local music scene.
Set in the center of Madrid's cultural, artistic and culinary scene, Radisson Hotel Group opens its first Radisson RED in Spain, welcoming the vibrant lifestyle brand to the country. Located on Calle de Atocha, one of the main bustling avenues in Madrid and in the heart of the Golden Triangle of Art, Radisson RED Madrid is steps away from some of the world's most renowned art museums, galleries and UNESCO heritage sites. The hotel is a culinary destination in its own right, featuring three offerings from 5-star Michelin chef Eneko Atxa, one of which is situated on the rooftop providing unrivaled city views. The opening of the first Radisson RED in Spain is part of the Group's ambitious growth plan to open 20 new hotels within the next five years, following the recent successful openings of Radisson Collection Hotel, Magdalena Plaza Sevilla, Radisson Collection Hotel Gran Vía Bilbao, and Radisson Blu 1882 Hotel, Barcelona Sagrada Familia.
The hotel in Tenerife joins the Affiliated by Meliá network, which now consists of 73 independent hotels that retain their own identity while benefitting from Meliá's market-leading sales capacity.
Madrid's iconic Rosewood Villa Magna has appointed Friedrich von Schönburg as the Managing Director of the newly remodeled luxury hotel. In this role, von Schönburg will oversee all aspects of the property - including daily operations, guest experiences, continued growth strategies across the hotel, and the acclaimed food and beverage program as well as the property's Sense, A Rosewood Spa. With nearly 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, von Schönburg returns to the Rosewood Hotel & Resorts family after the opening of Rosewood London in 2016, the brand's first European property.
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' Luxury & Lifestyle Collection, has officially opened the doors to its first resort hotel in Europe. Located in Mallorca, Kimpton Aysla Mallorca emulates a sanctuary of luxury and wellness and represents an important step in the European expansion of Kimpton. Open all year round, the resort has a strong and exclusive commitment to active leisure and local contemporary art and will give guests the chance to fully unwind and recharge.
NH Hotel Group will operate this five-star hotel in Costa Adeje, owned by European Hospitality Opportunities, a joint venture between funds managed by Santander Asset Management and Signal Capital Partners Limited, under a management agreement The property has 284 rooms and is undergoing a renovation before joining the Tivoli brand in spring 2023 Tivoli Hotels & Resorts announces its expansion in Europe with the brand's upcoming debut in Spain. The luxury La Caleta Resort, located in Tenerife's Costa Adeje and which previously operated under the Sheraton brand, is scheduled to relaunch as Tivoli La Caleta Resort in spring next year.
Málaga is the main coastal city in Andalusia with tourism as one of the most important pillars of its economy. Prior to the pandemic, in 2019, the city welcomed a total of 1.4 million overnight visitors, making it the fourth most visited destination in Spain. To strengthen the city’s ability to guide the sector towards greater sustainability, the creation of a Sustainable Tourism Observatory was agreed and linked to the tourism strategy of Malaga for 2021-24. The observatory will provide regular data and timely analysis across economic, environmental and social areas for evidence-based decision making and to ensure that tourism in Málaga is developing in a sustainable and responsible manner.
One of the Canary Islands, Tenerife is one of Europe’s most popular destinations, welcoming 2.7 million tourists in 2021 alone. The destination has significant touristic potential, and it is aiming to develop its sector in line with the values and priorities of UNWTO.
The luxury hideaway in Costa del Sol has transformed from a historic hotel of the 80s and 90s into a relaxed, bohemian retreat.
In his new role at Hotel Arts Barcelona, The Ritz-Carlton veteran will handle all the aspects of running the landmark property including, but not limited to, the day-to-day management of its award-winning restaurants, bars, spa, and the rooms division.
H10 Hotels continues its expansion, following the opening of its second property in Jamaica in November 2021, with the inauguration of its first ever hotel in Malaga.
The opening of the first Thompson Hotels branded property in Spain marks a significant milestone for Hyatt as it continues to grow its luxury and lifestyle portfolio.
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has joined the European Historic Thermal Towns Association (EHTTA) and the Spanish region of Galicia in the north of the country (Axencia Turismo Galicia) to announce plans for this year’s "International Congress on Thermal Tourism”, which kicks off on World Tourism Day (27-29 September in Ourense, Galicia).
Villa Le Blanc, a 5-star luxury resort operated by Gran Meliá, has officially opened one of Melia Hotels International's most environmentally responsible hotels. The hotel has opened as a member of Leading Hotels of the World, the only hotel on the island to be part of this prestigious collection. Located on Santo Tomás Beach, the stunning 5-star property is an ideal location for discovering the cultural and natural attractions of the island of Menorca. The energy-efficient carbon neutral hotel was built with a strong focus on environmental responsibility to the island, declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1993.
Kempinski Hotels has appointed Lars Pursche as the new general manager at Kempinski Hotel Bahía, Estepona. Joining the five-star international luxury hotel in Southern Spain from his latest position as General Manager of Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay in Egypt, Lars Pursche brings with him in-depth experience in the global hotel industry. The German native started with the luxury hotel brand in 2011 as Director of Sales & Marketing and was appointed General Manager of Kempinski Hotel Huizhou, China, in 2015. Since 2017, he successfully managed Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay on the shores of the Red Sea, where he led the team in delivering strong operational results and navigating the pandemic. The team at Kempinski Hotel Bahía is pleased to welcome Lars as he continues to build on the hotel's legacy of 23 years in Spain.