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Russian Tourists Boost Spanish Tourism Again | tourism-review.com

Nearly a million Russian tourists visited Spain between January and November 2016, 1.8% more than in the previous year, a figure that is rebounding from the lows, although it is still far from the 1.5 million arrivals in 2013.

According to Alla Manilova, from Russia’s Deputy Minister of Culture, in the first eleven months of the year 953,000 Russian tourists visited Spain. This figure is in contrast to the 40% decline since 2014 and coincides with the instability of the Russian rouble at the time and "the worsening of political relations between Russia and Europe," he explained.

tourism-review.com

Spain

INVESTOUR 2017 gathers over 20 African Ministers of Tourism in Madrid

INVESTOUR, a unique platform for tourism businesses from Africa and Europe to meet has convened more than 20 African Ministers of Tourism at FITUR, the Spanish Tourism Fair. The initiative, now in its 8th edition, has taken place on 19 January in a joint initiative of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Casa Africa.

UN Tourism

Madrid, Spain

UNWTO Awards recognize the commitment of the tourism sector to sustainable approaches

Guanajuato's State Ministry of Tourism (Mexico), Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group (Belgium), Govardhan Ecovillage (India) and Dutch Travel Trade Association (Netherlands) were the winners of 13th Edition of the UNWTO Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Tourism. Nearly 150 initiatives from 55 countries applied for this edition.

UN Tourism

Madrid, Spain

FITUR 2017: UNWTO with a focus on sustainability and tourism in Africa and in the MENA region

The International Tourism Fair in Spain (FITUR), taking place on January 18-22 in Madrid, comprises a number of events organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Activities will have a special focus on sustainable tourism, including the official presentation of the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017 on January 18.

UN Tourism

Madrid, Spain

UNWTO presents the 3rd UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism

The World Tourism Organization Headquarters in Madrid, Spain, hosted today the presentation of the 3rdUNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism. The event will be held in Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain, on 8- 9 May 2017.

UN Tourism

San Sebastian, Spain

UNWTO announces the finalists of the UNWTO Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Tourism

UNWTO has announced the finalists of the 13th edition of the UNWTO Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Tourism. The 12 finalists were selected among 139 applicants from 55 countries. The winners will be announced on 18 January 2017 at the UNWTO Awards Ceremony, organized for the fourth consecutive year in collaboration with Madrid International Tourism Fair (FITUR / IFEMA).

UN Tourism

Madrid, Spain

Work Begins On The New Hotel And Shopping Mall In Calviá Beach in Spain.

Meliá Hotels International (MHI), Calviá City Hall and the Balearic Government celebrated the start of construction work today on the new hotel and shopping mall in Magaluf (Mallorca), the most relevant milestone within the reconversion project that has been promoted by MHI and will be the largest private investment made to date to renew the destination, improve its international positioning and enhance the profitability and sustainability of the local tourism industry.

Melia

Magaluf, Spain

NH Hotel Group opens two new five star hotels in Madrid and Barcelona

NH Hotel Group's most exclusive brand, NH Collection, continues to expand its presence in major cities around the world with the opening of two unique five-star hotels in the two most important cities in Spain: NH Collection Gran Hotel Calderón, in Barcelona, and NH Collection Suecia, in Madrid.

NH Hotel Group

Spain

Madrid: Tourism & Hotel Market Analysis - Horwath HTL

2016 is on track to be another record-beating year for Madrid hotel market as tourism continues to be a key driver of the recovery of the Spanish economy. Madrid's consolidation as a high quality, popular tourist destination for leisure and business continues its upward trend during this year, and is expected to follow the same path throughout 2017. This enables domestic and international demand to consolidate its increase, resulting in substantially improved hotel KPI's. All signs indicate strong momentum for Madrid's hotel market, with more growth ahead.In response to this situation, there has been a significant increase in the number of new hotel projects and transactions in the last year. Madrid's current hotel development pipeline is significant not only for the relatively large number of rooms but also for the nature of some of the planned properties, in particular international branded operators such as Mandarin Oriental, Four Seasons and W, which are expected to boost the city's RevPAR during the following years.

Horwath

Madrid, Spain

Room Mate Hotels to expand with new beachfront hotel destinations in 2017

Room Mate Hotels, the international boutique hotel chain founded and directed by Kike Sarasola, has announced the launch of a new line that will expand on the company's success as an urban-based hotelier: Room Mate Hotels in beach destinations. The new beach line is already taking shape, with projects under assessment that will add approximately 2,000 rooms in waterfront destinations to the chain's expanding portfolio.

Room Mate hotels

Spain

IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts Celebrates 60 Years!

This year, GRUPO IBEROSTAR, one of the most important Spanish companies in the world, is celebrating its 60 year anniversary. The anniversary falls on a milestone year for tourism in Spain, with a record number of tourists - 70 million – having visited the country so far this year.

Iberostar Hoteles

Spain

Melia Hotels International To Add A Hotel And Conference Center To Portfolio In Palma De Mallorca

Meliá Hotels International (MHI) will manage Palma de Mallorca's new conference center, Palacio de Congresos de Palma as well as connecting hotel, Meliá Palma Bay, located on the promenade of Palma de Mallorca. The new conference and events facility will help position the city as a leader in MICE tourism, increasing demand and profitability. It will also attract people to Palma year-round, a strategic objective for MHI.

Melia

Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Midmost Hotel Opens In Barcelona

The Majestic Hotel Group proudly announces the opening of Midmost Hotel Barcelona. Meaning, "in the exact center," Midmost is centrally positioned in the city's "Golden Triangle," between Plaza Catalunya and Plaza Universitat. Under five-minutes from Las Ramblas, the hotel's location speaks to Barcelona's modern culture with nearby health-conscious restaurants, art galleries, and contemporary museums. Embracing the values of the eclectic neighborhood, modern simplicity and vintage style go hand in hand to create a hotel with a distinctive personality, in tune with the guests who stay there. In addition to a terrace bar and rooftop pool, the boutique property comprises 56 rooms and suites with rates beginning at $189 USD per night.

Majestic Hotel Group

Barcelona, Spain

Curio – A Collection by Hilton makes its Spanish Debut

Curio - A Collection by Hilton announced today the opening of Gran Hotel Montesol Ibiza, Curio Collection by Hilton. The upscale, one-of-a-kind hotel is Hilton Worldwide's first property on the island of Ibiza. Gran Hotel Montesol Ibiza is part of Hilton Worldwide's (NYSE: HLT) Curio brand, a rapidly-expanding global collection of distinctive upscale and luxury hotels, Curio caters to passionate travelers seeking local discovery and authentic experiences.

Hilton

Ibiza, Spain

HNA Sends Letter to NH Hotel Shareholders

Dear Fellow Shareholder, Hesperia and Oceanwood, combined holders of at least 21% of the outstanding share capital of NH Hotel, have seized full control of the NH Hotel Board of Directors and management team, and are acting in concert to advance their own interests against those of NH Hotel's minority public shareholders. Accordingly, HNA believes Hesperia and Oceanwood have formed a cabal and should be required to launch a tender offer to acquire all NH Hotel shares at the price mandated by relevant regulations.

HNA

Spain

Nakar Hotel Opens in Palma de Mallorca

With its spectacular bays, lush, bougainvillea-strewn landscape, and luxurious villas hewn into the honey-colored rock, Mallorca has long been a favored European fling among the cognoscenti. Not just a pretty face, however, as the island's capital is a veritable cultural hub in its own right, studded with world-class galleries, museums, and shopping. Amid the buzz of the sundrenched streets, the newly openedNakar Hotel emerges as a serene retreat with light-soaked lounges, spa, and a spectacular rooftop infinity pool. The 57-room hotel is the brainchild of Toni Ramis, who commissioned a team of exclusively local architects and designers to realize his vision of an authentic, yet innovative Balearic guesthouse. The result is a harmonious blend of Mediterranean cool and cosmopolitan verve in the very heart of the Mallorcan metropolis. designhotels.com/nakar

Design Hotels

Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Virgin Limited Edition's Son Bunyola Estate Opens

Virgin Limited Edition, Sir Richard Branson's privately owned collection of award-winning luxury hotels and retreats is excited to share the first stunning images of the newly opened villas Sa Punta De S'Aguila and Sa Terra Rotja, situated on the Son Bunyola Estate.

Virgin Hotels

Mallorca, Spain

CaixaBank And Meliá Join Forces To Allow Mobile Payments In Hotels Operated By The Chain

CaixaBank and Meliá Hotels International have joined forces to allow mobile payment in hotels operated by the chain. The partnership will allow the hotel company to use the latest CaixaBank payment technology and allow its customers to enjoy all the benefits of mobile payment solutions.

Melia

Spain

Gran Meliá Palacio de Los Duques, the new luxury hotel in Madrid where art and history come to life, opens its doors

Right in the historical and artistic heart of Madrid, Gran Meliá Palacio de los Duques, next to the Palacio de Oriente and the Teatro Real, is opening its doors. A 5 star hotel under the luxury brand of Gran Meliá, which will become a unique and exclusive meeting point, for both travellers and locals alike.

Melia

Madrid, Spain