A new study by SiteMinder, the global hotel industry's leading guest acquisition platform, highlights the commitment of Spanish locals to the country's tourism sector beyond COVID-19. SiteMinder's latest Changing Traveller Report, based on the survey responses of 570 Spaniards, has found that over 90 percent plan to travel before the end of 2021, with almost 50 percent hitting the road in the next three months.
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.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the signing of an agreement to open the Conrad Costa del Sol - a 194 room luxury resort set to bring a new level of contemporary luxury to the Andalusian coast. The property - owned by Markway Inversiones S.L., a company of the Platinum Estates Group, will be managed by Hilton and is set to open at the beginning of 2022. It will be Hilton's first Conrad property in Spain.
The INNSiDE by Meliá Fuerteventura (formerly Sol Beach House Fuerteventura) is located in Jandía Natural Park alongside Sotavento Beach, nine kilometres of golden sand and a stunning lagoon that have become the most iconic symbol of this practically virgin island. The beach is also famous for hosting the Windsurfing and Kiteboarding World Cup, and the largest Windsurfing and Kitesurfing school in the world, René Egli.
With an unbeatable location facing the spectacular San Antonio Bay, the INNSiDE by Meliá Ibiza Hotel (formerly Sol House Ibiza) opens its doors this summer to bring a new lifestyle concept to the island.
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been selected by RLH Properties, a company listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange and owner of Hotel Villa Magna in Madrid, Spain, to manage the iconic property following a thoughtful enhancement that will be undertaken by RLH Properties. This will be the brand's first hotel in Spain and fourth operation in Europe, where Rosewood is also expanding into other prime locations. Situated in the heart of Madrid, on the revered Paseo de la Castellana, a grand boulevard lined with renowned and architecturally impressive restaurants, shops and attractions, the beloved property will debut as Rosewood Villa Magna following a refurbishment, during which the property will remain open, that will incorporate a contemporary design, displaying an inspired interpretation of Spain's capital city. The hotel is centrally located, immediately neighboring the prestigious Serrano shopping district, and other well-known nearby landmarks such as the Golden Triangle of Art, home to the Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza and Reina Sofía Museums. Villa Magna is currently closed as a precautionary measure due to COVID-19 and will reopen on September 1, 2020 operating independently until Rosewood assumes management once the refurbishment works have come to an end towards late 2021.
Ramada by Wyndham Madrid Tres Cantos is still under development and is scheduled to open in September, 2020. The hotel is located in a corporate location North of Madrid with convenient access to the Euronova Business Park, as well as a nearby train connection to the city centre, making it suitable for those travelling either for business or pleasure. Surrounded by restaurants and conveniently close to the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, this 61-room contemporary hotel offers guests a fitness centre, an all-day snack bar and three versatile meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 70 guests or 60 banquet guests.
Ramada by Wyndham Valencia Almussafes will open its doors on July 1, 2020, completely renovated with all the Ministry of Health of Spain's required protocols implemented, as well as Wyndham Hotels & Resorts' Count on Us health and safety measures. The hotel is located minutes from the Rey Juan Carlos Business Park and offers accessibility to the City of Arts & Sciences opera house, science museum, aquarium and much more. Ideal for business and leisure guests, the 133-room hotel features a 24-hour, fully-equipped private gym, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool with a beautiful garden and landscaped sundeck, as well as an on-site restaurant and bar. Three meeting rooms complete with audio-visual capabilities are also available on-site and can accommodate up to 120 conference guests.
It's breakfast time, which means I need to get my temperature checked, put on my face mask, smother my hands in alcohol disinfectant and wear a pair of plastic gloves.
Meliá Hotels International, the leading hotel company in Spain, will start opening some of its hotels in Spain in June and eventually have almost 60 hotels open throughout the country in July. This number will increase if there is sufficient demand, with the company fully committed to getting as many people as possible back to work and helping to stimulate the economy.
Following the news that Spain aims to open up to overseas holidaymakers by late June;Ben Cordwell, Travel & Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on the current situation:
The internationally recognized holistic well-being clinic, SHA Wellness is once again demonstrating its leadership in the health and wellness industry by adopting innovative measures to protect guests and staff against COVID-19 upon reopening to the public. These measures will include testing for COVID-19 multiple times before stepping foot on property, UV ray and ozone treatments for disinfection, the implementation of thermographic cameras, elimination of all paper elements and more.
Meliá Hotels International is preparing to launch "the biggest solidarity campaign in the company's history, inspired by the most exceptional circumstances we have ever experienced," in which it will offer healthcare workers 10,000 free two-night hotel stays.
Half of all global tourism arrivals historically come to Europe; and, within Europe, Spain enjoys a disproportionate share of this visitation, with more than 80 million visiting the country yearly. Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic ravages Europe and takes a particularly heavy toll in Spain, it is important to evaluate how the reliance of this country on international visitation might shape the recovery of its two main urban markets once the pandemic subsides.
The Spanish government on Thursday ordered the closure of all the country's hotels and promised to implement special measures in nursing homes after a surge in the country's coronavirus cases and deaths. The government decreed all hotels and other tourist accommodation be shut within seven days to "guarantee the containment of the pandemic," a further hit to the country's already ailing tourism sector.
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread across the world, former Man United star Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly made a generous move to help in the fight against the disease.
IHG®, one of the world's leading hotel companies, today announces the opening of Hotel Indigo® Madrid Princesa. Within walking distance of one of Madrid's main shopping districts, Calle de la Princesa and located next to one of the local's favourite city parks, Parque del Oeste, the hotel is the perfect choice for those looking to visit the capital.
The region has diverse hospitality products, recently expanded to include more international brands, strong destination marketing support and the local business community has invested heavily in infrastructure. These combined efforts mean that Galacia is now a significant destination within Spain.
Today marks the debut of Kimpton® Vividora Hotel, the first opening in Spain for Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants, IHG®'s boutique luxury brand. Located in the heart of the Ciutat Vella district (the old city), Barcelona's Gothic Quarter is the city's cultural and historical epicentre.
Business on the books has dropped roughly 25% in select Barcelona hotels since the announced cancellation of the Mobile World Congress, according to preliminary data from Forward STAR, STR's future demand benchmarking solution.