Aperturas de hoteles

🏨 Meliá will open a new five-star hotel, Meliá Sentul Resort & Convention Center, in Sentul, West Java, Indonesia. The hotel will feature a 1,160 m² convention hall and 15 meeting rooms totaling 1,640 m². This marks Meliá's seventh property in Indonesia, reflecting its expansion strategy. Collaboration with Saraswanti Group continues, strengthening their long-term partnership. Ignacio Martín, Meliá's Asia-Pacific managing director, highlights Sentul's development potential.

📍 Hilton plans to open the Palacio Bellas Artes San Sebastián, Curio Collection by Hilton, in the second quarter of 2026. Located in San Sebastián, Spain, this boutique hotel will feature 81 rooms across six floors and include a restaurant, lobby bar, and gym. The historic building was originally constructed in 1914 and closed in 1982. The IXO Group will manage its culinary services, with a concept designed by chef Andoni Luis Aduriz.

🏨 Riu Hotels & Resorts opens its second hotel in London, the Riu Plaza London The Westminster, with 464 rooms near Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. Built in 2003 and renovated in 2021, it joins the RIU Plaza urban line, offering a buffet breakfast, a café-bar, meeting rooms, and a 24-hour gym. The hotel’s design nods to nearby MI5 and MI6. Riu continues expanding in major capitals, planning a third hotel in New York.

🏨 Fergus Group, led by Pep Cañellas, announced the addition of the Beach Club Font de Sa Cala hotel in Capdepera, Mallorca, in January 2026. This marks its 20th hotel on the island and 36th in Spain. The family-friendly resort features 364 rooms across three-story buildings on a 65,000 m² site, maintaining Mallorcan architectural style. This new addition strengthens Fergus's family vacation offerings in eastern Mallorca.

🏖 Fergus Group adds the 4-star Beach Club Font de Sa Cala in Capdepera to Fergus Hotels' portfolio, making it the sixth club in the group and increasing their Mallorca hotels to 20. Located by the sea, the hotel has 364 rooms. Facilities include two pools, 11 tennis courts, and a water park. Fergus now manages 36 hotels across Spain. The resort offers all-inclusive dining with buffet and themed restaurants, plus various sports and family activities.

🏨 Carolina y Juan Antonio Quetglas buscan expandir su negocio hotelero en Mallorca y Málaga mediante modelos como el management o alquiler, tras poseer 14 hoteles. En diciembre, se aliaron con Summum Hotel Group, donde Carolina es presidenta y Javier Vich vicepresidente. BQ Hoteles adquirió el Bahía Cala Ratjada en febrero de 2025. La cartera incluye 13 hoteles de 4 estrellas y uno de 3 estrellas. Se consideran oportunidades en Madrid, pese a su competitivo mercado.

🏖 Meliá Hotels International will integrate Holiday World Resort in Benalmádena, Málaga, by March 2026. The resort comprises three hotels and premium apartments with 864 rooms, owned by Grupo Peñarroya. It features a 29,000 m² Beach Club with nine pools and 11 jacuzzis. Meliá expands to 22 hotels in Málaga. CEO Gabriel Escarrer emphasizes Costa del Sol's strategic importance, while Holiday World President Pepa Peñarroya sees this as a growth milestone.

🏨 En marzo, Meliá Hotels International integrará el Holiday World Resort, del Grupo Peñarroya, a su cartera en la Costa del Sol. El complejo, con 864 habitaciones, operará bajo la marca Affiliated by Meliá. Meliá tendrá 22 establecimientos en Málaga. El complejo incluye tres hoteles: Holiday World Polynesia (328 habitaciones), Holiday World Village (360 habitaciones) y Holiday World Riwo (148 habitaciones), además de 28 apartamentos premium. Instalaciones deportivas de 3,600 m² incluirán cuatro pistas de pickleball en 2026.

🏠 Hyatt Hotels Corporation, 2025, sold its real estate portfolio from Playa Hotels & Resorts to Tortuga Resorts for $2 billion. Hyatt retains a $200 million preferred equity in Tortuga and could gain additional $143 million in dividends. The original portfolio had 15 properties in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica. Management contracts for 50 years were signed for 13 hotels. BDT & MSD Partners, Berkadia, Latham & Watkins LLP, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP advised the transaction.

📈 Meliá Hotels International, led by Gabriel Escarrer, anticipates a successful 2026, marking its 70th anniversary. In 2025, the company achieved a net profit of €88.5 million in the first half, a 72.4% increase from the previous year, driven by strong tourism demand. With 23 new openings in 12 countries planned for 2026, Meliá focuses on premium and luxury segments. Expansion continues in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and new markets like Roatán, Cusco, and Seychelles.