Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid to Open in Summer 2020
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.
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Room Mate Hotels To Launch Beach Resort Brand
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.
Deutsche Hospitality expands Zleep Hotels into Spain
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.
Lluís Serra, managing director of EUHT StPOL, elected President of EUHOFA International, the first international association of hospitality schools
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.
Now Open: Secrets Lanzarote Resort & Spa
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.
Kempinski Hotel Bahia Estepona, Spain, houses 2019’s Most Decadent Christmas Tree
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.
Northern Spain to Welcome Its First Curio Collection by Hilton Hotel
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 has been appointed as General Manager at Kimpton Vividora Hotel
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, New Boutique Luxury Hotel To Open In Barcelona’s Historic Gothic Quarter In Early 2020
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.
Horwath HTL Industry Report: Madrid, Spain - Tourism & Hotel Market Analysis
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.
Meliá Hotels International Among The 10 Leading Companies In Spain For Digital Transformation
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.
Meliá Hotels International Offers A Sustainable Driving Experience For Guests Together With Audi
Meliá Hotels International and Audi are working together to promote the benefits of sustainable mobility and to allow some company hotels in Mallorca to offer guests a chance to enjoy driving the new 100% electric Audi e-tron.
Atocha Hotel Madrid, Tapestry Collection by Hilton to open in Madrid, Spain
Atocha Hotel Madrid, Tapestry Collection by Hilton joins a portfolio of hotels that offer guests unique style and an authentic connection to their destination. Brought to market by hotel operator Panoram Hotel Management, the 46-room hotel on Calle Atocha is just metres from Madrid Atocha railway station, the busiest in Spain, and is within walking distance of popular tourist attractions, including the Museo Reina Sofia, Prado Museum and the El Reitro Park. The first Tapestry Collection hotel to open in Spain and the brand's first outside the Americas, Atocha Hotel Madrid will introduce the Tapestry Collection experience to Madrid locals and visitors alike. Amongst the amenities available, guests can select to stay in one of four Five Feet to Fitness rooms, a revolutionary in-room wellness concept created by Hilton allowing guests to work out in their guest room, with more than 11 pieces of fitness equipment and accessory options to choose from. The hotel is anticipated to open in the first quarter of 2020.
El Metropol Madrid, Curio Collection by Hilton to open in Madrid, Spain
Joining a global portfolio of more than 70 one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts and located at the corner of Calle de la Montera and Gran Via, El Metropol Madrid, Curio Collection by Hilton is in the heart of Madrid's historical town centre and close to the lively Puerta del Sol neighbourhood. With many rooms facing Gran Via, one of the city's bustling streets with theatres, cinemas, shopping, restaurants and bars, guests can enjoy a stunning view of Madrid city life. Guests at the 93-room upper-upscale hotel will enjoy a range of facilities and amenities, including a rooftop bar with unbeatable city views. Its central location means many tourist attractions are within walking distance with easy access to Madrid's metro network and connections to its business district. In partnership with owning company Montera 47, El Metropol Madrid is slated to make its debut in January 2021, joining existing Curio Collection hotels in Barcelona, Alicante, Malaga and Ibiza.
Canopy by Hilton Madrid Castellana to open in Madrid, Spain
In partnership with Hotel Investment Partners (HIP), Hilton introduces its upper-upscale lifestyle brand, Canopy by Hilton, to Spain. HIP, Blackstone's hotel investment platform, own the property and intend to invest €34 million in the hotel's transformation, which will offer 311 guest rooms and multiple dining outlets, including a terrace restaurant overlooking Carlos Trias Bertran Square and a signature lobby café, Canopy Central. Expected to open in 2021, Canopy by Hilton Madrid Castellana is a perfect venue for guests looking to explore the capital. Situated close to the Paseo de la Castellana, one of the longest and widest avenues of Madrid, the hotel is near vibrant neighbourhood bars and restaurants, commercial buildings and international company headquarters, as well as Madrid's world-famous Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, home of Real Madrid Football Club.
Luis Miguel Martín has been appointed as Managing Director at ActivumSG Spain
ActivumSG Appoints Head of Spanish Hotels Strategy to Grow €500 Million Portfolio.. His 35 years of hotel industry experience will be invaluable as we look to fill the gaps in the millennial-style, select service and luxury full-service segments of the Spanish market.
Fernando Cuesta has been appointed as Senior Vice President, Commercial, Europe, Hospitality at Amadeus Hospitality in Madrid, Spain
Amadeus has appointed Fernando Cuesta as Senior Vice President, Commercial, Europe, Hospitality. Based in Madrid, Cuesta will oversee all European countries as well as French-speaking countries in North Africa.
A New Boutique Hotel In Palma De Mallorca
El Llorenç Parc de la Mar is set in the heart of La Calatrava, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Palma, Mallorca. Now open, the hotel offers 33 exclusive guest rooms and an infinity pool on the multi-terraced rooftop with a cocktail bar. Whether relaxing in Balinese style sunbeds, or stopping by for drinks, guests can enjoy sweeping views of Palma Bay, the Cathedral and charming rooftops of the old town. Wellness facilities feature spa treatments from the luxury Spanish brand Natura Bissé and an indoor pool. Dining options include DINS Santi Taura, a new destination restaurant from one of the island's most respected chefs, and TANNUR which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a modern-day bistro setting.
Spain ‘to suffer 500 hotel closures’ due to Thomas Cook failure
As many as 1.3 million holidaymakers will be unable to fly into Spanish destinations this autumn and winter due to the Thomas Cook collapse.
David Kelly has been appointed as Senior VP Operations for Continental Europe at Hilton
Hilton has appointed David Kelly to the role of Senior Vice President, Operations, Continental Europe. Joining Hilton's Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region from his current position overseeing Greater China and Mongolia, Kelly will oversee the operations of 57 hotels across 26 European countries. Kelly takes on his new role following the transfer of Jochem-Jan Sleiffer to become Hilton's Area President of Middle East, Africa & Turkey. Kelly joined Hilton in 1995, based in the USA, before heading to Australia to work in various operations and commercial roles for the company. Moving to China in 2012, at a critically important time for the company in Asia, he spearheaded the multi-brand growth of the China portfolio from 34 to over 210 hotels. In his current role since 2017, he has also led on various initiatives including strategic planning for China, setting out Hilton's vision for business growth in the region and by helping create a new localized version of the Hilton Garden Inn brand for the Chinese market. Kelly has championed diversity throughout his career, supporting the development of female leaders and increasing the number of women in General Manager positions. Kelly will assume his new position on 1 January 2020 and be based in Hilton’s regional office in Barcelona. He will relocate to the region with his wife Carol and son, Jayden.