Aperturas de hoteles

🏡 In Toledo, the 16th-century Casón de los López building is set to be transformed into a boutique hotel. Local media report that the Toledo City Council has approved the rehabilitation of this historic structure, once frequented by the writer Miguel de Cervantes. The renovation project includes the creation of a 13-room hotel facility.

🏨 Alda Hoteles, a budget accommodation chain, expanded its portfolio in 2021 by adding three new establishments in Cantabria, Castilla-La Mancha, and Galicia, reaching 21 opened lodgings. With the latest 85-room addition, the total count of units offered is now 475 across 94 accommodations, 86 of which are operational. The Alda Puerto Calderón in Oreña, a 2-star hotel with 40 rooms; Alda Nueva Castilla in Sigüenza, also a 2-star with 18 rooms; and Alda Narón in Narón, a 1-star hotel with 27 rooms, were the recent openings. The company outdid its 2022 and 2023 record by opening 10 more hotels in the January-July period.

🏨 In Kröv, southwest Germany, a hotel collapse resulted in at least one death, with eight others trapped under the debris. The incident occurred at 23:00 on Tuesday, with 14 people in the building at the time; five escaped unharmed. Rescue efforts have been complicated by the unstable structure of the building. The cause of the collapse is unknown, occurring roughly 100 kilometers west of Frankfurt.

🏨 A former car dealership has been transformed into an urban hotel in Madrid's Lavapiés district, located on Ronda de Valencia Street. The hotel's design preserves the original structure and façade to maintain the area's urban style, featuring avant-garde architectural solutions. As of now, the hotel does not have a managing chain. Further details may be found in the full article [here](https://desarrollohotelero.com/inversores/madrid-convierten-un-antiguo-concesionario-de-coches-en-un-hotel-urbano/).

🏨 TM Grupo Inmobiliario's division, The Fives Hotels & Residences, opened an adults-only boutique hotel, The Beachfront, in Xcalacoco, Riviera Maya, 15 minutes from Playa del Carmen center. The hotel features 43 suites, a pool, spa services, a private beach club, international and local cuisine restaurants, a cocktail bar, and event spaces. Guests can also access the nearby The Fives Beach Hotel & Residences. In the previous year, the hotel division in Mexico generated €53.7 million, representing 17% of the group's total revenue.

🏥 Viajes El Corte Inglés expanded its agency network by 9% in Spain after the pandemic, totaling 540 by the end of 2023, up from 494 in 2019, and grew globally to 721 agencies, a 13% increase from 637. Despite a dip in Portugal from 22 to 19 agencies, the group saw a rise in other countries from 121 to 162. The expansion contributed to a record business volume of €3.305,9 million and a net profit of €49.6 million in 2023, quadrupling from €12.2 million in 2022.

🏅 France has invested €7.5 billion in organizing the post-pandemic Olympic Games. A week before the event, Paris faces challenges as hotel bookings are only at 81% capacity, with moderate prices due to lower than expected crowds. Air France predicts a loss of up to €180 million due to falling bookings. Officials remain hopeful despite indications that the anticipated tourism boom has not materialized, and both the SNCF railway and businesses report sluggish sales.

🌊 Kim Jong-un visited Wonsan Kalma, North Korea's east coast, for luxury hotel construction, aiming for a tourist resort targeting international clients. Project delayed due to construction material shortages and the pandemic, but nears completion for May 2025 opening. The resort, described as a "paradise" by Kim, will potentially attract Chinese tourists, the pre-pandemic leaders in North Korea visitation, despite current travel constraints that require a guide and limited reopened borders.

🏠 El renovado Hotel Madrid Atocha ha sido rediseñado por Adriana y Alvaro Sans, homenajeando a Miguel de Cervantes y las siete bellas artes. El Casa de las Artes Meliá Collection dispone de 137 habitaciones, un patio ajardinado con techo acristalado, piscina termal, centro de fitness, salas de reuniones, sala de cine al estilo de los años 50, y el restaurante Maché. Se encuentra entre la calle Atocha y calle Moratín, constituyendo el cuarto hotel de lujo de Meliá en Madrid.

🏨 Alda Hotels announced four new openings in 2024, bringing their total to 17 in Pontevedra, A Coruña, Lugo, Zaragoza, Toledo, Segovia, and Navarra. This expansion included 11 new locations, with Alda El Espinar in Segovia being a highlight. The 3-star hotel in El Espinar features 66 rooms. Avila remains the only province without an Alda property in the Castilla y León community.