After half a century away from the hospitality scene, one of Spain's most storied hotels is welcoming guests once again. Gran Hotel Taoro, widely regarded as the region's first grand luxury hotel, has officially reopened in Puerto de la Cruz, in the north of Tenerife, following a meticulous three year restoration.
UMusic Hospitality president Jordi Solé explains how Universal Music Group's hotel brand uses curated music experiences to create emotional connections and differentiation.
Appetite amongst investors for Iberia’s hotel sector is surging, according to research from international real estate advisor Savills. The Savills Investor Sentiment Survey 2025 ranked Spain as the top destination for investors this year, with hotels emerging as a preferred asset class, up 21 percentage points compared to previous year.
Hotel Riu Palace Calypso, located on Jandía beach in the Canary Islands, has just opened its doors following a full refurbishment that has expanded its dining options, redesigned all its spaces, improved accessibility and enhanced sea views from all parts of hotel, including all the rooms. Through the renovation, the hotel has been upgraded to RIU Palace's top-of-the-line option and has been adapted to be part of RIU's Adults Only concept.
Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, is pleased to announce the signing of The Hoxton, Madrid, which is set to open in 2026. The hotel will be located in Madrid's bustling historic centre, on Plaza de Santa Ana, and comes as the brand's second destination in Spain, following the success of The Hoxton, Poblenou, which opened in Barcelona in 2022. The Hoxton, Madrid will be Ennismore's first property in the Spanish capital, adding to its growing network across Europe.
UN Tourism has renewed the UN Tourism QUEST certification for the Fundació Turisme Responsable de Mallorca (Spain), recognising the organisation's ongoing commitment to excellence in destination management and governance.
With the city at its feet and the Mediterranean on the horizon, the METT Barcelona hotel opened this month, offering a lively new sanctuary atop Tibidabo, Barcelona's tallest hill, a five-star experience that turns the beauty of celebrating life into art.
Meliá Hotels International and MiM Hotels, the boutique hospitality brand owned by global football legend Leo Messi, have announced a strategic partnership under which Meliá will assume management of the MiM Hotels portfolio, effective November 1. These distinctive properties will be incorporated into The Meliá Collection, the company’s curated selection of unique, character-rich hotels.
The hotel investment market in Spain showed remarkable momentum and consolidation during the first half of 2025. With a total investment volume of €2.1 billion, the sector not only recovered to pre-pandemic levels but also recorded the third-highest first semester in history. Driven by robust demand and high-performing assets, the leisure sector regained its leadership, boosted by the record-breaking €430 million acquisition of the Mare Nostrum Resort in Tenerife. Domestic investors led the transactions, accounting for 66% of the volume. With a strong pipeline for H2 2025, the sector is on track. to surpass 3 billion mark, reinforcing Spain’s appeal to both domestic and international capital.
KSL Capital Partners, LLC ("KSL"), a leading alternative investment firm, announced today the appointment of Sara Roure as Head of EMEA Capital Formation. In this role, Ms. Roure will lead KSL's capital formation strategy across Europe and the Middle East, supporting the continued expansion of KSL's institutional investor base and building on the firm's established presence and investment focus in the region.
EasyHotel has appointed Guillermo Burgers Díaz as its first Director of Operations in Spain, marking a significant step in the brand's growth strategy within the country. The creation of this role reflects Spain's growing importance to EasyHotel, which now represents 11% of the company's total revenue, following recent openings in Madrid and Barcelona.
Hilton announces the opening of Palacio de Godoy Cáceres, Curio Collection by Hilton, following the restoration of the 16th-century Palacio de Godoy, a monumental landmark built in 1563 as the residence of the famous Spanish conquistador Francisco Godoy. The hotel's narrative is inspired by the significant role played by Extremadura in the conquest of the Americas.
The sample of branded full-service hotels in Barcelona recorded an increase in profit during the 12-month period ending in May 2025. The GOP per available room (GOP PAR) rose by 8.6%, driven by a 5.6% revenue increase and despite rising expenses (+3.3%).
RIU Hotels & Resorts dedicated a total of €3,171,135 to social investment in 2024 as part of the first roll out of its Proudly Committed strategy. The company’s 104 actions with 88 strategic partners directly impacted 55,624 people and indirectly impacted 82,644 people. Childhood represented 71% of the investment, followed by Biodiversity (22%) and Local community (7%).
Helped by the ESC Congress, Madrid’s hotel industry posted its highest August performance levels on record, according to preliminary data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
Finca Banyols — the highly anticipated luxury estate hotel is set to debut in Q4 2025 amid Mallorca's historic olive groves and vineyard — appointed Björn Wild as General Manager.
Hilton today announced the signing of DoubleTree by Hilton Madrid Principe de Vergara following a franchise agreement with Key International. The property is expected to open in late 2026 and will be located in Madrid´s affluent Salamanca neighbourhood. The new hotel will be managed by Panoram Hotel Management, a leading multi-brand hotel management company in Spain.
Perched along the serene shores of Playa del Real de Zaragoza, one of Marbella's most tranquil beaches, Gran Marbella Resort & Beach Club is the latest addition to the Iconic Luxury Hotels collection. Epitomising the soul of Andalusia, where time-honoured traditions meet effortless glamour and joie de vivre, the 135-key Gran Marbella Resort introduces a quietly luxurious experience to the shores of Andalusia.
Tourism is big business, bringing millions of inbound visitors not just into entire countries each year, but sometimes tens of millions into just a single city. This brings pressure on local housing markets and services.
ActivumSG, one of Europe’s largest independent real estate investment managers, today announces the acquisition of the Fairmont La Hacienda, a five-star luxury hospitality asset located in the exclusive San Roque waterfront enclave along Spain’s Costa del Sol.