Pan-European operator, developer and investor, The Student Hotel (TSH), has secured €90 million in financing for the development of two new hotels in Madrid and Barcelona, as well as refinancing for its existing assets in Spain. The lending was provided by a syndicate of three banks.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of the fully renovated, 169-room Hyatt Regency Hesperia Madrid, marking the Hyatt Regency brand's entry into Spain.
A multicultural and dynamic individual, Jorge Manzur boasts 20 years of hospitality experience throughout his native Mexico and in Spain. He joins the team at Anantara Villa Padierna Palace, directly from Hotel Puente Romano in Marbella where he held the role of General Manager for six years.
Women-only hotel floors have been around for some time but in Spain they're taking the concept even further with the country's first hotel that caters exclusively to women.
RIU Hotels & Resorts has opened a new hotel in Madrid called Hotel Riu Plaza España.
Hard Rock International is excited to announce the appointment of Antonio Alvarez as general manager of Hard Rock Hotel Madrid, the next European opening in a series of Hard Rock Hotels set to open in the EMEA region as part of the brand's impressive expansion.Alvarez joins Hard Rock International from GTI Corp in Monaco. There, as a senior asset manager, he oversaw property management and the development of real estate around the world including Argentina, Monaco, Brazil and New Zealand.
Set to open 12th September, Nobu Hotel Barcelona proudly appoints Laurence Dubey as General Manager and Regional Director. Dubey will be responsible for directing all hotel operations whilst ensuring the Nobu Hotel 5* standard of service and guest experience is implemented and maintained throughout.
Meliá Hotels International signed an agreement today with the Palma Aquarium Foundation to help protect the endangered loggerhead turtle (Caretta Caretta), a further extension to the company's environmental commitments and focus on the conservation of biodiversity.
Meliá Hotels International, the leading hotel company in Spain and one of the 20 largest in the world, has achieved AENOR Criminal Compliance certification under the UNE 19601 Standard, the Spanish standard for best practices in management systems to prevent crime, reduce the risk of crime and promote an ethical business culture and compliance with the law. The UNE 19601 Standard is a benchmark for requirements for the implementation and operation of a Criminal Compliance Management System.
AMResorts® - an Apple Leisure Group Group® (ALG) brand and one of the industry's leading sales, marketing and brand managers — in partnership with Hesperia Resorts & Hotels, one of Spain's top hotel groups, celebrated last Thursday 11th, the official inauguration ofSecrets Mallorca Villamil Resort & Spa: the first AMResorts-branded property in Europe.
Aloft Hotels, Marriott International's hotel brand for music fans and tech-savvy travellers, brings a new beat to Spain this month with the opening of Aloft Madrid Gran Vía. Located in the vibrant heart of the capital, the new hotel is a stone's throw from hotspots including the iconic Plaza de España, the hip neighbourhood of Malasaña and Chueca overflowing with restaurants and bars, and the shopping district of Gran Via. Designed by world-class architecture firm the Rockwell Group, the property's tech-forward, future-proofed design is aimed at the next generation of travelers, juxtaposed against the rich history of Gran Vía.
Meliá Hotels International, Spain's largest hotel group, will introduce its new Calviá Beach hotel this summer, marking a new era for the INNSiDE by Meliá portfolio. INNSiDE Calviá Beach will spearhead the brand's evolution of its design-led lifestyle and resort hotels, allowing guests more freedom to relax and explore, whether they are travelling for work or leisure, while focusing on sustainability.
Hotel Investment Partners (HIP), the largest owner of hotel resorts in Spain, has signed an agreement with Room Mate Hotels, the chain owned by Kike Sarasola, to manage the new Pax Barracuda hotel in Palma de Mallorca. The agreement involves two hotels (Calviá Dreams and Barracuda), which HIP will convert into one by investing EUR23 million in a full-scale refurbishment and repositioning project. The opening of this new hotel will mark the renowned Spanish chain, Room Mate Hotels' debut in the world of hotel resort management.
Higueron Hotel Malaga, Curio Collection by Hilton opens following €22 million renovation.
Renovation of Steigenberger Hotel & Resort Camp de Mar after the summer season from November 2019 - luxury resort to reopen on 6 February 2020.
For World Environment Day on June 5, Meliá Hotels International (MHI) has announced a new energy efficiency partnership with the start-up Indoor Clima involving an investment by MHI of €4.5 million which aims to reduce its CO2 emissions by more than 66,000 tons, equivalent to planting 3.3 million trees.
Opening on Barcelona's Passeig de Gràcia, Sir Victor hotel stands as a striking homage to the unique physical and spiritual landscape of the Catalan capital. Behind its undulating façade, the hotel's core concept is shaped by the unique character of this vibrant, multicultural city and the region beyond—from an art collection that includes work by the likes of Antoni Muntadas, to a concept store that supports local, emerging designers. A myriad of inclusive social spaces is framed by an aesthetic that mirrors the diverse topography of the city, the result of a collaborative effort by renowned design studio Baranowitz + Kronenberg and Sir Hotel's in-house creative team. To top it all off, Sir Victor's sun-soaked rooftop cocktail bar and lounge is an urban oasis bedecked with playful textiles and lush greenery, making it the perfect perch from which to soak up the thrilling beat of the streets below.
Meliá Hotels International remains among the 20 companies with the best reputation in Spain and for the seventh consecutive year leads the Merco Empresas y Líderes ranking for the hotel industry. The company led by Gabriel Escarrer - ranked 26th out of 100 business leaders by reputation - is the only travel company included in the Ibex 35 and has once again demonstrated its brand strength and the recognition of its stakeholders.
Barcelona is one of the greatest cities in the world. Home to sublime and amazing architecture, vibrant nightlife, and is a truly wonderful coastal location. It has great accommodation options from budget to luxury hotels and Barcelona holiday apartments are plentiful.
AMResorts has opened its first Secrets-branded property in Europe: the Secrets Mallorca Villamil Resort & Spa in Spain. The property, which is in the town of Peguera on the island of Mallorca, is currently owned and operated by Spain-based hotel group Hesperia Hotels & Resorts, and it marks the first Secrets property in Europe and a milestone in AMResorts' ongoing European expansion.