Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay to Open in June
The Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay is poised to make its debut as the Balearic Island"s latest 5-Star luxury resort late next month along the banks of Talamanca Bay.
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Questex launch 3rd Annual Mediterranean Resort & Hotel Real Estate Forum
Questex Hospitality Group is proud to announce that the third annual Mediterranean Resort & Hotel Real Estate Forum (MR&H) will be held 16-18 October, 2017 at the PortAventura Convention Centre in Tarragona, Spain. Part of the International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) series, MR&H offers a more intimate meeting place for the industry to network, share ideas and to build partnerships for mixed-use developments, hotel transactions and tourism projects.
Barcelona In Need Of A New Tourism Model | tourism-review.com
The tourism sector in Barcelona continues to break records. In 2016, the number of visitors reached an all-time high – topping the previous year's record numbers – with 18.5 million nights spent. This performance places Barcelona far ahead of other European cities such as Milan, Geneva, Munich and Vienna. However, mass tourism has caused many troubles to the locals and a new tourism model is necessary to develop.
The perception of Barcelona's residents has been changing. While the great majority still considers tourism to be a beneficial activity for the city, an increasing number of people is of the opinion that tourism has reached its maximum potential, as per the results of the Tourism Perception Survey for the City of Barcelona.
105th UNWTO Executive Council meeting concludes in Madrid
Madrid, Spain, hosted the 105th meeting of the Executive Council of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) between 11 and 12 May. The Meeting focused on current trends and challenges facing the tourism sector and on the three priorities of the Organization - safe, secure and seamless travel; the impact of technology in the tourism sector and sustainability.
The UNWTO High Level Task Force Meeting on Tourism and Security convenes in Madrid
The integration of national security with tourism security, crisis communication and travel advisories were some of the key issues discussed at the 1st Meeting of the High Level Task Force on Tourism and Security, organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) today in Madrid. The event took place ahead of the 105th UNWTO Executive Council meeting to be held in Madrid, home of the UNWTO Headquarters, on 11 and 12 May.
KKR, Dunas Capital and Alua Hotels & Resorts Partner to Acquire 4 Hotels in the Balearic
KKR, a leading global investment firm, the asset manager Dunas Capital and the hotel group Alua Hotels & Resorts today announced an agreement to acquire and manage the Intertur Hotels group.
Eight reasons why tourism professionals should strive for sustainability - Horwath HTL
In a world where mass tourism has begun to have a seriously negative impact on holiday destinations, businesses need to turn their attention to making operations more sustainable in order to keep in line with increasing demands on our planet. A new report written by María Arribas of Horwath HTL Spain details eight reasons why tourism professionals should strive for sustainability.
Opening of Virgin Limited Edition's Son Balagueret
Virgin Limited Edition is excited to share the first images of its newly-opened villa, Son Balagueret, situated on the Son Bunyola Estate.
Country Profile: Spain
In July of 2016, the famed global hospitality brand Leonardo Hotels announced that it would be expanding its presence in Spain's capital city, Madrid, with a pair of new luxury hotels: the Leonardo Boutique Hotel, which has 75 rooms, and the Leandro City Center hotel, which brings the brand 180 new rooms. Meanwhile, elsewhere in the city, the Grand Atlanta hotel, which is located near the Santiago Bernabeu stadium just north of the city center, is set to join Leonardo's portfolio.
What's Happening in the World of Spanish Hotels
The past two decades have seen a major explosion of hotels in Spain, fueled by a real estate bubble that reduced many of the most significant barriers to owning and operating hotels in the country.
Nobu Hotel and Restaurant opening in Marbella
Puente Romano Beach Resort & Spa and Nobu Hospitality are today unveiling exciting plans to launch the Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Marbella at the five-star resort's exceptional location in southern Spain.
W Marbella to Debut on Spain’s Sizzling South Coast
W Hotels Worldwide, now part of Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR), today announced the signing of W Marbella and The Residences at W Marbella. Scheduled to open in 2021 and developed in partnership with Sunrise Inversiones 2015 S.L (an affiliate of Platinum Estates Limited), W Marbella will be located on the pristine golden sands of Playa Real de Zaragoza, just a short drive from the energetic nightlife scene of downtown Marbella.
Countdown to the opening of Meliá Palma Bay and Palau de Congressos Palma
Meliá Hotels International has set the date for the opening of the new Palau de Congressos de Palma (Convention Centre) and its adjoining hotel, the Meliá Palma Bay. On Saturday, 1 April, the company will open the doors on what its Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Gabriel Escarrer, expects to be the best Convention Centre in the Mediterranean, with the potential to earn Palma a place among the top 50 destinations for international congresses and conventions.
Countdown to the opening of Meliá Palma Bay and Palau de Congressos Palma
Meliá Hotels International has set the date for the opening of the new Palau de Congressos de Palma (Convention Centre) and its adjoining hotel, the Meliá Palma Bay. On Saturday, 1 April, the company will open the doors on what its Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Gabriel Escarrer, expects to be the best Convention Centre in the Mediterranean, with the potential to earn Palma a place among the top 50 destinations for international congresses and conventions.
Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay Opens
The Balearic Island's most exciting new luxury five-star resort, Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay, a member of the globally recognised Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH), is set to open on 30th June 2017. Located on the shores of Talamanca Bay, the sophisticated yet fun loving beach retreat will be like nowhere else in Ibiza.
Hyatt Announces Plans For Hyatt Centric Gran Via Madrid
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Exacorp One, S.L. for a 159-room Hyatt Centric hotel in Madrid that is expected to open by Q4 2017. The Hyatt Centric Gran Via Madrid marks the first Hyatt Centric hotel in Spain.
Innovation, technology and sustainability - pillars of Smart Destinations
Over three days (15-17 February) more than 100 speakers from 20 countries convened in Murcia, Spain to present solutions and experiences for 'smart destinations'. The 1st UNWTO World Conference on Smart Destinations was organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in cooperation with the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and the Digital Agenda of Spain and the Region of Murcia.
Murcia to host the 1st UNWTO World Conference on Smart Destinations
To advance and shape a tourism model for the 21st century based on innovation, technology, sustainability and accessibility – these are the aims of the World Conference on Smart Destinations to be held in Murcia on 15-17 February, organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Ministry of Energy, Tourism and Digital Agenda of Spain, and the Region of Murcia.
Working Group progresses on the Convention on the Protection of Tourists
The continuous growth of the tourism sector and its current trends and challenges, including those related to safety and security and the expansion of new businesses models, require an adaptation of the global legal framework. In this regard, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has been working since 2011 on the development of an international convention to protect tourists and ensure confidence in the tourism sector, an initiative now in its final phase.
Spain Has The Most Overnight Hotel Stays In EU | tourism-review.com
Last year, Spain was the country in the EU that registered the most overnight stays in hotel establishments, with 454 million nights, 7.8% more than in the previous year. These figures were published by the EU statistical office, Eurostat.
It is the second consecutive year that Spain has been the leader in this statistic, which includes overnight hotel stays for leisure and work.