Aperturas de hoteles

🏨 Stelios Haji-Ioannou, founder of the Easy brand family, announced the acquisition of 100% of EasyHotel Ltd by European Property Investors Special Opportunities 6, a fund advised by Tristan Capital Partners. The deal, subject to shareholder approval, values EasyHotel at approximately €242 million, with Haji-Ioannou's family office holding a 17.38% share. EasyHotel operates in Spain with hotels in Barcelona, Málaga, and Madrid and is expanding with new openings in Barcelona on July 7, Valencia by the end of 2025, and Alicante in 2026, supported by a €29.2 million refinancing agreement with CaixaBank. The brand has 43 hotels across Europe with around 4900 rooms, including 32 owned and leased, and 17 franchised properties.

🏨 EasyHotel Barcelona La Sagrera, located less than 10 minutes from La Sagrera high-speed train station and 5 minutes from Navas metro station, adds to easyHotel Barcelona Fira with 75 functional rooms. HOSTELTUR reports an 11 million euros investment in this low-carbon design hotel, cutting CO₂ emissions by 21% over its lifecycle. CEO Karim Malak highlights Barcelona's second hotel launch, part of an expansion including Madrid, Valencia, and Alicante. The chain, with two hotels in Barcelona and Málaga, has a refinancing deal with CaixaBank for 29.2 million euros. Upcoming openings: Valencia (plot bought in 2022, opening late this year) and Alicante (planned for 2026).

🏨 OKU Andalusia, initially set to open in summer 2024, will start operating from July 1, 2023, with bookings now open. Located in La Línea de la Concepción, Cádiz, the former Aldiana hotel was upgraded from 4 to 5 stars. The luxury family resort spans 10 hectares, featuring gardens, several infinity pools, a beach club, 255 rooms and suites (down from 334), four restaurants serving Japanese, Asian, and South American cuisine, a 2,000 square meter spa, indoor pool, hammam, meditation patio, gym, tennis and padel courts, and a multisport area. New family offerings include a kids' club with local crafts and discovery workshops for children up to 12 years, a program for teens with water sports, and beach bonfires.

🏢 Ávoris plans to expand its premium store model with B travel & Catai, targeting major Spanish cities without a specific store count. Currently, Ávoris operates 17 agencies in cities including Bilbao, Granada (newly opened), Madrid, Barcelona, Málaga, Valencia, Valladolid, San Sebastián, Sevilla, and Zaragoza. Initiated in 2018 with a goal of 20-25 stores in three years, the project stalled after Gabriel Subías' departure and the pandemic. Meanwhile, W2M, led by Subías, has 19 premium Grand Azulmarino stores and plans to increase this number in the current year.

🏡 Vincci Hoteles reopened Madrid's Vincci Centrum near Gran Vía and Puerta del Sol after a €4 million investment focused on elevating guest experience through design and personalization, aiming to position it as a 4-star hotel with a 5-star spirit. The complete renovation of 84 rooms complements the 2016 transformation of common areas by Beatriz Silveira. Alejandra Pombo led the bedroom redesign, incorporating Art Deco-inspired architecture and original building details, while maintaining a relaxed luxury concept. The hotel offers boutique services, VIP attention in Junior Suites, express check-in/out, pillow menu, room service, laundry, and unique concierge experiences. Bellini Food & Bar serves local products with a sensory experience of cuisine, music, and cocktails.

🇯🇲 Jumbo Tours has announced a new branch in Montego Bay, Jamaica, as part of its international expansion and commitment to the Caribbean. This addition responds to the increased demand from European and American markets, solidifying Jumbo Tours' position as a Destination Management Company (DMC) for major international tour operators. The new Jamaica branch complements recent openings in Costa Rica and Colombia, enhancing the group's strategic presence in the Americas. Operations will cover the entire island, including both Montego Bay and Kingston international airports, and cater to key hotel zones such as Negril and Ocho Ríos. They will offer a wide range of tours and experiences, along with specialized products and services for the MICE segment. Managing Director Emilio Rivas sees Jamaica as a strategic growth opportunity in the Caribbean. Jumbo Tours now operates in 10 countries across the Americas, reinforcing its position as a leading DMC in the region.

🏖️ European tourism is turning to new destinations such as Laponia, Iceland, Greenland, Georgia, Armenia, and Jordan, with Morocco as a mature star and Senegal trying to break through. Cabo Verde is experiencing a 'boom' with hotel constructions led by Spanish companies and increasing air routes. Tui, TAP from Portugal, and recently Easyjet have launched flights to Cabo Verde's islands, with Easyjet announcing four routes to Sal. Neos connects Boa Vista with Milan, while Transavia will fly to Boa Vista and Sal from Nantes, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Lyon, and Marseille. Tui Fly promotes Cabo Verde in Belgium, Germany, and other European countries.

🏡 Bypillow Group expands with a 19th-century hotel in Begur, Empordà, featuring 12 individually decorated rooms, a library, and a terrace with local breakfast offerings. Marc Molas highlights the group's focus on year-round operational urban and traditional vacation destinations such as Costa Brava, Ibiza, Mallorca, and Costa del Sol. Bypillow Group aims for 1,500 rooms and 40 hotels by 2026, currently operating or renovating 33 hotels across 13 destinations in Spain and Italy, emphasizing quality, uniqueness, and non-seasonal services.

🏗️ The Loft House Group opened The Loft House Sevilla, their third premium hostel and first in Andalusia, located on Sierpes Street, Sevilla. With a capacity of 70 beds across 11 private, mixed, and female rooms, it features a specialty coffee bar, local pastries, coworking space with mute labs, and a fully equipped kitchen. The Sevilla hostel opened on April 7. The expansion plan includes new hostels in the Basque Country and the Valencian Community.

🏨 Hyatt's main brand The Standard, with the motto “We are anything but standard,” operates 13 properties in New York, Miami, Ibiza, London, Bangkok, Singapore, and Melbourne, focusing on vibrant cultural centers that celebrate local communities and culture. Bunkhouse Hotels, another Hyatt brand, has properties in Texas, Kentucky, California, and Mexico, emphasizing design, music, and local experiences. The StandardX, with hotels in Melbourne and Bangkok, offers industrial spaces and minimalist rooms with intuitive, uncomplicated hospitality. Lastly, The Manner in New York has joined The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, aiming to provide a discreet, refined, and intimate guest experience in a thoughtfully designed setting.