NOW OPEN: Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Madrid Introduces Four Seasons Service and Style to Spain for the First Time
After eight years of anticipation, Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Madrid is now open.
After eight years of anticipation, Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Madrid is now open.
DoubleTree by Hilton A Coruña today opens its doors to guests in the heart of the historic city. The upscale hotel - which offers DoubleTree by Hilton's signature warm hospitality, spacious guest rooms and exciting dining options - joins four DoubleTree by Hilton properties already open in Spain.
Hotel Fariones, a new luxury five-star hotel in Lanzarote, officially opened its doors on 1st September following a significant refurbishment by PY Hotels & Resorts who also owns the acclaimed Princesa Yaiza Suite Hotel Resort. Located in the centre of Puerto del Carmen on the southeast coast of the island, the hotel boasts an enviable beachfront location surrounded by palm trees with direct access to an idyllic sandy cove and the extensive Playa Grande beach. Well suited for couples or groups of friends, the luxury hotel offers 213 rooms, many with views across the Atlantic Ocean, an impressive infinity pool with two heated Jacuzzis, a buzzing rooftop pool and terrace, and multiple restaurants and bars. Featuring 213 contemporary rooms, guests can choose from a range of categories, all with outdoor terraces and many with panoramic views over the Atlantic Ocean. There are a range of spacious suites accommodating up to four adults, including the impressive 150m² Royal Suite Fariones with an expansive outdoor terrace and private Jacuzzi.
Four Seasons veteran Adrian Messerli has been named Regional Vice President and General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Madrid, scheduled to open on September 25, 2020. The company's first hotel in Spain opens following a seven-year restoration of seven historic buildings in the heart of the capital, debuting a new open-air rooftop restaurant by celebrated Spanish Chef Dani Garcia, as well a spectacular four-level spa retreat.
With the aim of contributing to the recovery of the sector in the current context, Fira de Barcelona will organize on September 28 and 29 the FHG Forum (Food & Hospitality, Tourism and Gastronomy Forum), a congress with a hybrid, virtual and face-to-face format, where prominent speakers and companies will address crucial aspects of the sectors represented in salons such as Alimentaria, Hostelco and Fòrum Gastronòmic Barcelona.
Newly-released data from SiteMinder, the global hotel industry's leading guest acquisition platform, today reveals that hotel bookings throughout Spain rose more than 1000 percent over the two months leading into the summer, after dropping to 5.03 percent of 2019 levels on 27 April - their lowest level since COVID-19 paralysed the country's travel sector in March.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with a wholly owned subsidiary of Intriva Capital European Principal Investment Fund I LP ("Intriva"), a European private equity fund, to see the former iconic Byblos Hotel in Mijas redeveloped into a luxury 200-bedroom resort. The property, which has been closed since 2010, will be managed by Marugal Hotel Management and will mark the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Southern Spain.
Barcelona is well-known for its quality of life. Creativity, cosmopolitanism and innovation are values that are associated with the city and make it very attractive to live, work or visit. In Catalonia in 2019, there were 20,737,029 travellers and 58,222,342 overnight stays, of which 8,517,891 travellers and 21,371,417 overnight stays were in Barcelona city, 41% of the tourists visiting Catalonia are going to Barcelona city.
Hostelco, the Spanish leading exhibition of equipment for the restaurant, hotel, and catering industries as well as one of the pioneers in this speciality in Europe, will be held from 17 to 20 May, 2021, together with Alimentaria, strengthening the commitment to one of the largest international platforms for the food, catering, restaurant and hotel equipment industry. The exhibition, which is organized by Fira de Barcelona in collaboration with the Spanish Federation of Associations of Equipment Manufacturers for the Hospitality and Related Industries (FELAC), will be held on a date agreed by people in the industry to respond to the request of major companies and associations with the aim of holding the best possible edition that contributes to the recovery of this industry.
The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has paid an official visit to the Canary Islands to recognize the reopening of the destination and the steps the local authorities have taken to keep both visitors and tourism workers safe as the sector restarts.
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.