Horwath HTL Market Report: Madrid, Spain
2017 has ended as a year of consolidation for Madrid, improving on the results of 2016, which was itself an outstanding year in terms of tourism performance.
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Spanish hotel market: SiteMinder analysis finds online hotel bookings have doubled in five years
A country analysis by the global hotel industry's leading cloud platform, SiteMinder, has revealed online hotel bookings in Spain have virtually doubled over the past five years. The finding is based on data from Euromonitor International, which reports that hotels in the world's most tourist-ready economy earned €7.3 billion from bookings made through the Internet in 2017 – or, 98 percent more than the €3.7 billion registered from Internet-based hotel bookings in 2012.
La Cala Spa predicts 'man' as a rising trend for treatments and relaxation in 2018
Today, women are still leading the market demand for relaxation treatments and body care. However, the market anticipates new trends according to which men will be the emerging and most profitable customer of 2018. La Cala Spa is aware of this trend, and understands that the male audience do enjoy the many advantages of spas. With that in mind, in just six months, it has increased its health and beauty customers by 25%, a rise that makes it one of the leading facilities in Spain. The Spa center is located on the Costa del Sol, within a golf resort. It is the sixth best in Spain, accordin g to Leading Courses, and is among the 60 most valued golf resort in the world.The approach taken by the new La Cala Spa director, Pablo Sotoca, has been to change all the treatment protocols so that "the treatments look gender neutral, rather than specific and depending on whether you are a man or a woman". He stresses that "our customers must feel safe, leaving the details to the professionals".
Hotel Mamá: Grupo Cappuccino Opens Its First Hotel In Palma
HOTEL MAMÁ, the first hotel from Grupo Cappuccino, is set to open this spring 2018 at the heart of Palma"s historic quarter, Plaza De Cort.
Catalonia: Why technology is more important than ever in times of political upheaval
Let's talk politics. Better, let's talk about the influence politics can have on an industry as important as tourism in a country like Spain.
By Mateus Coelho, Regional Manager - Iberia and Brazil, SiteMinder
Antonio Huguet Morera has been appointed as General Manager at OD Barcelona
Antonio Huguet Morera is General Manager of OD Barcelona, the fifth hotel from Balearic boutique hotel group OD Hotels. OD Barcelona opened August 15, 2017 with 98 rooms including five suites, restaurant with terrace and garden, lobby bar and rooftop Sky Bar with sun-deck and swimming pool.
Hyatt Centric Gran Via Madrid is now open
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today the opening of Hyatt Centric Gran Via Madrid. The 159-room hotel is located in the heart of Madrid along the vibrant Gran Vía. As the first Hyatt Centric hotel in Spain, Hyatt Centric Gran Via Madrid boasts an unbeatable location designed to be a launch pad for sightseeing, tasting and experiencing everything the capital city has to offer. The hotel is just minutes from the famous El Retiro Park, Prado museum, Royal Palace and many boutique shops.
Palladium Hotel Group Implements Duetto to Drive Revenue Strategy in Spain
Duetto, hospitality's only Revenue Strategy Platform, has partnered with Palladium Hotel Group in Ibiza, Spain, and implemented its GameChanger application to eight Palladium properties on the island, including its Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza and Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel, as well as the Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Palladium properties are now also using Duetto's BlockBuster application for optimizing contracted and group business.
Kempinski Hotel Bahia announces redesign plans
The five star Kempinski Hotel Bahia in Estepona, Marbella is delighted to announce that the redesign of their lobby and culinary venues will begin at the end of this year, as part of an extensive investment in the hotel. The Management Team and Architects, Akos Bara, have ambitious plans to create modern, elegant and opulent public spaces, embracing the very essence of Kempinski Hotels, Europe"s oldest luxury Hotel Collection, synonymous with luxury travel worldwide.
4,841 professionals attended the seventh edition of InteriHOTEL
On Friday 27th October, the seventh edition of InteriHOTEL came to a close. Over the course of three days, a total of 4,841 professionals had the opportunity to browse around the exhibition area in which 173 brands showcased the latest trends in hotel interior design. The event included a full program of conferences with 44 speakers and an international mission, with 10 top-level purchasing managers, generating 1,170 business opportunities between the attendees, in the form of hotel projects.
In Focus: Madrid, Spain
This market snapshot provides an overview of the recent performance of the lodging industry in Madrid, Spain, in terms of demand and supply and analyzes past and future tourism trends. In writing these articles we utilise the expertise of HVS for each market combining our in-house data and research together with published information and interviews with opinion leaders regarding each of the examined destinations.
By Ezio Poinelli and Filippo Brivio
Francisco Sa Teixeira has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Kempinski Hotel Bahia
The Kempinski Hotel Bahia Estepona has announced the appointment of Francisco Sa Teixeira as the new Director of Sales & Marketing. Coming from the Kempinski Doha in the Middle East to the Beach Resort in Spain, Sa Teixeira takes the helm for the day-to-day operations of the Sales and Marketing departments, as well as focusing on achieving the company’s strategic goals. He is committed to building on the hotel’s strong performance record and tapping into new markets to stimulate demand and enhance revenue.
STR: Catalan Independence Referendum disrupts strong hotel performance in Barcelona
LONDON -- Preliminary data from STR shows that hotels in Barcelona, Spain, experienced substantial performance declines following the 1 October Catalan Independence Referendum.Revenue per available room (RevPAR) in the market dropped considerably during the first five days after the referendum, with the sharpest year-over-year decline (-27.5%) on 4 October. Prior to October, the market's hotel performance was strong despite the 18 August terror attack and ongoing protests leading up to the referendum. Barcelona posted its highest ever RevPAR level for both the month of August (EUR146.11) and September (EUR140.75), experiencing double-digit increases compared with the same two months in 2016. Occupancy levels dropped for six of the seven days after the 18 August attack, but quickly recovered beginning on 26 August. STR analysts noted that August hotel performance was lifted substantially by the ESC Congress (26-30 August), the world's largest cardiovascular congress, which typically hosts around 30,000 attendees. The Sants-Montjuic submarket, which houses many hotels near the host exhibition center, posted a 17.6% increase in ADR during the 1 August to 16 October period, and was the only submarket in Barcelona to record an increase in occupancy (+0.4%) for that date range.
The City of Seville Partners with L.E. Hotels to Market Tourism Destination in the U.S.
Spain's fourth largest city, Seville, and Turismo de Sevilla have partnered with L.E. Hotels. The global hospitality brand that represents a "limited edition" collection of destinations and independently owned and operated properties will use its extensive variety of valuable marketing services to position the city of Seville as a top destination for U.S. travelers.
In Focus: Ibiza, Spain
Ibiza is an island in the Mediterranean sea off the east coast of Spain and is the third largest island of the Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Minorca, Ibiza and Formentera), an autonomous community of Spain. The island comprises five municipalities: Ibiza or Eivissa (Ibiza town), Santa Eulària del Rio, Sant Antoni, San José and San Juan Bautista while it covers an area of 572 km² and has 210 kilometres of coastline. Its population is 141,000 , of which around 76% are Spaniards while 24% are foreign residents. The island's major cities are Ibiza Town (the capital), Santa Eulalia del Rio and Sant Antoni de Portmany. Ιbiza is often referred as either the "White Island" because of its white buildings and typical smooth domed architecture or as the "Pine Island" because of its abundance in pine trees. The island became a major tourism destination during the 1960's famous for its 'hippie-culture' and its vivid nightlife which continues up to date. Today Ibiza is a world famous destination offering a mild climate, exotic beaches, traditional Mediterranean lifestyle, beautiful scenery and a famous party scene. The cultural richness and biodiversity of Ibiza was declared a World Heritage Site in 1999. Due to its geographical location, Ibiza and Formentera have always been a key strategic point on transport routes from east to west Mediterranean.
By Ezio Poinelli, Senior Director Southern Europe, HVS
Mediterranean Resort & Hotel Real Estate Forum (MR&H) Launch Top Mediterranean Resort Award
The Mediterranean Resort & Hotel Real Estate Forum (MR&H) today announced the launch of the inaugural Top Mediterranean Resort Awards created to recognize outstanding mixed-use resorts and developments across the region.
Nobu Hospitality Announces The Nobu Hotel And Restaurant in Barcelona
Globally established luxury lifestyle brand Nobu Hospitality, founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, and Selenta Group, a Spanish real estate and hotel group owned by Jordi Mestre, is delighted to announce their continued European expansion into Barcelona, Spain.
First consequences on the accommodation sector of Barcelona caused by the august 17th terrorist attack
Following the unfortunate attacks in Catalonia (Spain) last week, several clients have approached BRIC Consulting to hear our opinion on the expected repercussions in the accommodation sector, especially in the city of Barcelona. We have decided to make our estimates public as a sign of confidence in the future, both for the professionals of the sector as well as for their guests and clients.
STR: Europe hotel performance for July 2017
Europe's hotel industry reported positive results in the three key performance metrics during July 2017, according to data from STR.Euro constant currency, July 2017 vs. July 2016Europe
Golden Tulip Barcelona recently opened
The four-star Golden Tulip is located in 22 @ Barcelona, the business district of the city. The two hotels fit perfectly with the rollout of the new brand strategy of Golden Tulip.