Aperturas de hoteles

🏨 En 2009, Aloe Hotels, una cadena canaria, se expandió internacionalmente con el Hotel Aloe Emira Nuakchott en Mauritania, África. Este nuevo hotel de 4 estrellas en Nuakchott tiene 32 habitaciones, un restaurante, heladería, y salas para eventos. Aloe Hotels, ubicada en Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, también opera el Hotel Aloe Canteras en Gran Canaria. La cadena planea añadir un rooftop y crear un Hotel Escuela para formación del personal.

🏨 ME Madrid cerró en agosto 2023 tras más de 20 años en Plaza de Santa Ana. Adquirido por el fondo soberano de Abu Dabi, será renovado por 25 millones de euros y reabrirá como The Hoxton bajo Accor en 2024. Se liquidará el mobiliario del 5 al 7 de septiembre. Meliá lanzará Zel Madrid en 2026 y mantiene hoteles como Palacio de los Duques y INNSiDE Gran Vía, reafirmando su compromiso con Madrid.

📍 The Hoxton will launch in Madrid, taking over the iconic ME Reina Victoria hotel, which ceased operations on August 15, 2023. Located in Plaza de Santa Ana, this will be The Hoxton’s second hotel in Spain, following their Barcelona opening in 2022. The transformation will involve several months of renovation. The hotel is part of a 17-hotel portfolio acquired by ADIA from Equity Inmuebles, with Accor aiming to boost its lifestyle segment in the capital.

🎪 Palladium Hotel Group is investing €90 million in three luxury projects in Ibiza: The Unexpected Ibiza Hotel, Ibiza Gallery, and The Site Hotel Ibiza. The Site Hotel, opening in summer 2026, will feature 461 rooms, including suites, three pools, and a beach club. Ibiza Gallery, a 4,800 m² space, opened this summer with a €15 million investment, featuring 20 high-end boutiques and the Cardi Gallery for art exhibitions. These projects aim to boost Playa d'en Bossa's luxury tourism.

🏨 Meliá Hotels International ends its operation of ME Madrid in Plaza Santa Ana this August, concluding over 20 years with ME by Meliá. ME Madrid was the first in Spain, expanding later to 10 locations, including recent openings in Malta and Lisbon. Six new hotels are planned for Spain, Mexico, China, and Albania. ME by Meliá aims to return to Madrid soon. Meanwhile, Zel Madrid, a venture with Rafa Nadal, will open on Gran Vía next year.

🏨 Clipper de Lloret de Mar, acquired by Fergus Group in 2024, will undergo a transformation from a 2-star to a 4-star hotel by 2026, with an investment of over €13 million by the Gallart family. The renovation will reduce its 367 rooms, add a swimming pool, solarium, and international dining options. The project aims to attract diverse guests and enhance Lloret de Mar's tourism, echoing Fergus Group's strategy of quality over quantity for sustainable tourism development.

🏖 W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy, opened its first all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, in collaboration with Mac Hotels and Grupo Puntacana. The W Punta Cana features 340 rooms, including 46 swim-up suites, 12 restaurants and bars, and an AWAY Spa. With a 400-meter beach and 80-meter infinity pool, it marks W Hotels' expansion into all-inclusive adult resorts. New openings are planned in Mexico for 2028 and 2029.

🏨 Zenit Hoteles is investing €18 million in significant renovations at two of its properties. The flagship Hotel Zenit Don Yo in Zaragoza will undergo a €12 million overhaul, set to reopen by late 2026. Meanwhile, Zenit Borrell in Barcelona has reopened following a €6 million investment, featuring a rooftop, pool, and revamped rooms. Both hotels are enhancing their sustainability and guest experience with energy-efficient designs and modern amenities, including new dining options and leisure facilities.

📍 Costa Brava, Málaga-Cádiz, Madrid, and Oporto are evolving into luxury tourism destinations, focusing on high-end hotels, cultural integration, and sustainability. In Costa Brava, projects include Hotel Eetu Begur (€15M investment), and Finca Victoria (€12M). Málaga-Cádiz is developing a luxury and wellness corridor, while Madrid expands beyond its historical center with new urban nodes. Oporto balances heritage with new hotels like Hotel One Shot Palácio Cedofeita. These developments aim at international travelers seeking exclusivity and well-being.

🏨 Meliá Hotels International inaugurated ME Marbella in mid-summer, investing over €20 million. Located in Marbella, it features 200 rooms, including 24 suites with views of the Mediterranean and Sierra Blanca. The design by Adriana and Álvaro Sans emphasizes Mediterranean style with open spaces. Dining options include La Terraza Del Med, Solana by Juvia Group, and Barlume, led by Chef Roberto Yupanqui. The hotel offers cultural programs, music sessions, and wellness rituals.