Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of the fully renovated 280-room Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower, a hotel in the gateway to Barcelona's new financial district. Connecting travelers between Barcelona's international airport and city center, the opening of the hotel marks the second Hyatt Regency branded property in Spain as Hyatt mindfully grows the Hyatt Regency brand footprint in markets where guests want to be.
Shiji Group, a global leader in providing secure and scalable technology stacks for the hospitality, food service, retail and entertainment industries, announced today that it has appointed Michael Kessler as the new CEO of ReviewPro, a subsidiary brand of Shiji Group.
The Steigenberger Hotel & Resort Camp de Mar, operated by the RIMC Hotels & Resorts Group in the southwest of the island, was closed during the past winter months and has been extensively modernized. Now it shines in the new look & feel of the Evolution Steigenberger from 6 February 2020.
On 1st May 2020, 7Pines Kempinski Ibiza, formerly 7Pines Resort Ibiza, will open for its third season. This will be the first time guests can experience the luxury lifestyle concept following the announcement in October 2019 of the strategic brand alliance between 12.18., 7Pines' owner company, and Kempinski Hotels, Europe's oldest luxury hotel group.
On behalf of the Principal Hotel Real Estate Fund II ( "Hotelfund II" ) PRINCIPAL REAL ESTATE EUROPE " PRINCIPAL", confirms the closing of the acquisition of the Ona Hotel Terra in Barcelona for € 40.50 million from a local real estate developer. The 3* hotel has 152 rooms, a restaurant, a bar, 2 meeting rooms as well as a rooftop terrace with swimming pool offering exceptional views over Plaza de España and Palace of Montjuic. As part of the transaction a long-term lease was entered into with Ona Hotels, a family owned Spanish hotel group based in Barcelona which operates 40 hotels in 4 countries (Spain, Andorra, Morocco and Tunisia) with ca. 5,500 rooms.
Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Palladium Hotel Group will continue to consolidate its expansion strategy with important openings in 2020.
Ramada® by Wyndham - one of the most recognised hotel brands in the world with around 870 hotels in over 60 countries - continues widening its European presence of more than 100 hotels with the opening of Ramada by Wyndham Madrid Getafe, the brand's first hotel in Spain, through collaboration with hotel management company Hotel Collection International.
After a seven-year reconceptualisation and meticulous restoration of a collection of seven historic buildings, the new Four Seasons Hotel Madrid is now confirming reservations for arrivals beginning May 15, 2020.
Accor's luxury, lifestyle brand SO/ Hotels & Resorts, together with Sotogrande SA, the renowned developer and creator of the namesake destination, have signed a management agreement to open the first SO/ property in Spain. SO/ Sotogrande Resort & Spa will reflect the brand's rebellious luxury in this idyllic setting within the Costa del Sol, blending exclusivity with the brand's commitment to dynamic gastronomy and upbeat vibrant well-being. Upon completion of an extensive renovation and repositioning program of the historical Almenara Hotel, SO/ Sotogrande is expected to open in Spring 2021. Sotogrande is a prestigious destination located on the southern tip of Spain that is known for its residential sports and leisure offerings. Nestled on the Mediterranean coast between Marbella and Gibraltar, SO/ Sotogrande will be the perfect starting point for visitors to explore Andalusia. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy Tarifa and its "boho" spirit, stroll through the wine region of Jerez, or enjoy authentic and picturesque villages like Ronda and its rich Moorish history.
The iconic Hotel Ritz, Madrid is set to open in Summer 2020 as Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid, following the most extensive restoration in its 110-year history.
Room Mate Hotels, the international hotel chain founded and led by Kike Sarasola, is launching its latest brand: Room Mate Beach Hotels. Next summer, it will open its first beachfront hotel - Room Mate Olivia - owned by HIP, in Calviá, Mallorca.
Zleep Hotels is set to make its debut in southern Europe. Deutsche Hospitality has signed an agreement for the first Zleep Hotel in Spain which will position the young economy brand outside Scandinavia for the very first time. In late 2021, the Zleep Hotel Madrid Airport will open close to the capital's international airport and the Principe Felipe Congress Centre. It will offer 280 rooms and will join the Steigenberger Hotel & Resort Camp de Mar on Mallorca to become the second Deutsche Hospitality hotel in Spain.
The nomination of Lluís Serra, managing director of EUHT StPOL, as a President of EUHOFA International has taken place at the General Assembly, held in Kathmandu (Nepal). For the first time in over 60 years of this association's career, the presidency falls to the representative of a Hotel-School in the Spanish State.
AMResorts, an Apple Leisure Group (ALG) company, and Hesperia Hotels & Resorts, a Spanish hotel group, announced the debut of the second Secrets Resorts & Spas property in Europe with Secrets Lanzarote Resort & Spa. The resort is in Lanzarote in Spain's Canary Islands, and it opened following an $11 million renovation on December 9 close to the airport and alongside the marina of Puerto Calero.
With balmy temperatures all year round and an array of festive offerings, this year guests may head to Marbella - Estepona for a Mediterranean Christmas, where Kempinski Hotel Bahia has partnered with celebrity designer Debbie Wingham to reveal a festive showstopper; the beachfront escape is housing the world's most extravagant Christmas Tree, worth a total of £11.9 million and nothing short of spectacular. Fashioned from high-value stones, the tree is peppered with pink, red, white and black diamonds, edible treats and traditional decorations.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Palacio de Arozteguia S.L. to open Hotel Palacio de Arozteguia Baztan, Curio Collection by Hilton, the first Curio Collection hotel in Northern Spain. A 14th-century palace of great architectural importance and a renovated historical landmark in the Navarra region, the 126-guest-room hotel is expected to open before the end of 2022.
Mike Robinson, a native of Washington, D.C. has been appointed General Manager of the first Kimpton property in Spain. Mike will oversee the opening of the 156-room hotel, including three restaurants and bar outlets.
Kimpton Vividora Hotel will be the first hotel in Spain for the boutique luxury brand Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, an IHG® brand. Located in the famous Gothic Quarter, with 156 beautifully appointed guest rooms and three distinct restaurants and bars, Kimpton Vividora Hotel is poised to be the most exciting hotel opening in Barcelona in 2020.
Madrid is more than ever capturing the interest of international hotel investors. The hotel supply pipeline - including many international Upper Upscale and Luxury hotel brands - will significantly change the city's landscape and tourism appeal. For some hotel groups, these projects will be their first hotel in Spain's capital city, a presence that is clearly of great importance in one of the largest cities in Europe. The capital's hotel market is in good shape and it looks like there will be room for further improvement.
Digitalisation provides development opportunities for the travel industry and drives the creation of new business models and new added-value products and services for customers while also strengthening travel companies. Meliá Hotels International has been a pioneer in applying a digital strategy to its entire organisation and has been named in the latest research by the Coordenadas Institute of Governance and Applied Economics as one of the top ten companies leading the digital transformation of the Spanish economy.