Hosteltur

💡 Hotels in the Community of Valencia experienced an outage affecting the Iberian Peninsula with "normalcy and tranquility" due to their emergency generators and solar photovoltaic systems. The crisis protocol was activated by HOSBEC at 13:00 on Monday. Communication channels remained open, and HOSBEC coordinated with national, regional, and local administrations. By 17:00, the situation was stable. Hotels were advised to prepare for 6-10 hours without power, prioritizing safety and food preservation.

🏖️ Europa welcomed 747 million international tourists in 2024, with 328 million visiting Southern Europe and 94 million to Spain specifically. The Canary and Balearic Islands accounted for 30.5 million visitors, one-third of Spain's total. From 2019 to 2024, hotel investment in these archipelagos hit €6.7 billion. Canarias saw hotel growth rates of 2.1% (hotels) and 1% (beds) and recorded 72.9 million overnight stays, €22.9 billion in tourist spending, and an average occupancy rate of 84.3%. In 2024 alone, 4,762 hotel rooms were transacted for €664 million. Baleares had 1,372 hotels offering 378,000 rooms, with a growth rate of 0.5% (hotels) and 0.9% (beds). They logged 63.1 million overnight stays and €20.1 billion in spending, with an 83.6% occupancy rate. Notably, the Six Senses Ibiza was purchased for €200 million, setting a record at €1.7 million per room.

💾 R2 Hoteles has been embracing digital transformation and sustainability for over five years. They were among the first to introduce online check-in, enhancing guest experience and allowing reception staff to provide more personalized service. The digitalization efforts have optimized hotel operations, reducing paper use and operational costs. Between 2023 and 2024, R2 Hotels reduced electricity consumption per guest by 7.3%, GLP consumption by 22.8%, increased cardboard recycling by 74%, container recycling by 20%, and managed over 5,700 kg of used vegetable oils. They also actively participate in anti-child exploitation programs and maintain certifications like Travelife and SICTED to support ethical and environmental commitments.