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.
Hard Rock International continues growing its European hotel portfolio, announcing the development of Hard Rock Hotel Barcelona. The brand is set to bring its signature musical flair to the shores of Barcelona in a €200 million new hotel to be developed on the last available seaside plot in metropolitan Barcelona. Construction of the 504-room hotel will begin in late 2019, set to open on the shores of Barcelona in early 2022.
Europe's hotel industry reported mostly positive results in the three key performance metrics during Q1 2019, according to data from STR.Euro constant currency, Q1 2019 vs. Q1 2018Europe
The countdown begins for the 5th World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism to be held on 2 and 3 May in Donostia-San Sebastián, organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Basque Culinary Center (BCC). International experts will analyse and discuss the influence and capacity of gastronomy tourism to create employment and promote entrepreneurship and how to increase its potential in the future. Registration to attend the forum is still open here.
Minor Hotels and NH Hotel Group are pleased to announce the signing of an agreement to operate the Villa Padierna Palace, a hotel located in Marbella in the south of Spain. The property is owned by the Villa Padierna group and will be managed with immediate effect under a variable lease agreement. Following Minor Hotels' acquisition of NH Hotel Group in October 2018, this agreement will see the first integration of the two companies' portfolio of brands, with Villa Padierna to be rebranded to Minor Hotels' core luxury brand Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas in the coming months.
In advance of the highly anticipated opening of the first Four Seasons hotel in Spain, Christoph Schmidinger has been appointed opening General Manager to oversee the new luxury hotel set to open in late 2019. Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Madrid will be located in the heart of the historical city centre, converting several spectacular heritage buildings into a 200-room hotel and 22 Private Residences.
El Llorenç Parc de la Mar is set in the heart of La Calatrava, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Palma, Mallorca. Scheduled to open this summer, the hotel offers 33 exclusive guest rooms, an infinity pool on the multi-terraced rooftop and a cocktail bar. Whether relaxing in Balinese style sunbeds, or stopping by for drinks, guests will enjoy sweeping views of Palma Bay, the Cathedral and charming rooftops of the old town. Wellness facilities will feature spa treatments from the luxury Spanish brand Natura Bissé and an indoor poo l. Dining options include DINS Santi Taura, a new destination restaurant from one of the island's most respected chefs, and restaurant TANNUR which will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner in a modern-day bistro setting.
InterContinental® Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has announced plans to open a new Hotel Indigo in the Spanish capital. The Hotel Indigo® Madrid - Princesa will be one of seven IHG boutique hotels opening in key cities across Southern Europe in the next three to five years.
This summer, Málaga's hotel sector will experience a revolution with the launch of the new Higuerón Hotel Málaga, Curio Collection by Hilton. Following a €22 million investment which will see the hotel undergo a full renovation, the hotel will re-open under the Curio Collection by Hilton brand later this year following a conversion from DoubleTree by Hilton.
Meliá Hotels International, one of the most influential Spanish hotel companies in social media, has announced the launch of a new marketing strategy based on User-Generated Content (UGC) to provide more authentic messages in its digital contacts with consumers. The company is a world leader in resort hotels and has chosen Flowics as its technology partner for the worldwide, multi-brand implementation of the project.