Spain’s hoteliers call for more regulation of Airbnb type tourist rentals but praise Barcelona for leading the way
ON FRIDAY representatives of hotel associations from 36 countries met to demand more regulation of tourist flat rentals such as AirBnb.
Didac García, a representative...
FOCUS: From almost bust to boom – How Spain’s hotel sector is bouncing back in the wake of the...
Spain’s hotel sector comes back harder, better, faster, stronger post-pandemic, discovers Sorrel Downer.
ROCKING IN: Former President Barack Obama heads for Spanish hotel where Guns N’Roses, Peter Andre and Gareth Bale normally...
HE is easily the hippest of ex-presidents, so it’s no surprise to learn he’s staying at a hotel normally frequented by rock and football...
Grand Hyatt will open its first hotel in Spain this spring in Mar Menor area
The Grand Hyatt group will open its first hotel in Spain following a franchise agreement with the La Manga Club and Resort in the...
Two tables: Review of Deessa, Quique Dacosta’s new Michelin starred restaurant at Madrid’s Ritz Hotel and buzzing La Burlona...
IT must be easily the most elegant restaurant in the capital.
A true sense of grandeur awaits the lucky diners who get to try out...
TOP SPOT: Hotels in Madrid and Ibiza lead the way in a global luxury travel brand ranking
WHEN it comes to the world’s best luxury hotels, Spain ticks many boxes.
Now, a new hot list puts an exciting launch and two long-awaited...
Benidorm area hotel wins ‘Best Hotel in Spain’ accolade at the World Travel Awards
THE Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa on Spain's Costa Blanca has walked away with a major honour at the World Travel Awards.
The south-east...
Ocean Drive Port Portals: the perfect hotel for your holidays in Mallorca
GIVEN OD Hotels’ commitment to being present in fabulous spots, there was only one suitable place for Ocean Drive Port Portals: the most exclusive...
Travel Spain: How the pandemic saw Madrid transform into a luxury tourism destination
As travel reawakens in the post-lockdown world, Spain’s capital has repositioned itself to attract the big spenders
ESCAPE: Are These New Hotels Luxurious Enough for You?
WHEN it comes to the world’s best luxury hotels, Spain ticks many boxes.And the accommodation on offer just keeps getting better, particularly when it...
A luxury hotel in Mallorca has been named one of the best new hotels of 2021
THE hotel Can Ferrereta de Santanyí, located in the historic centre of Santanyí, has been listed as the best boutique hotel for its "exquisite...
REVIEW: Style and substance after stunning overhaul of Madrid hotel Rosewood Villa Magna
Big team effort behind five-star relaunch in Madrid's upmarket Barrio Salamanca, writes Jon Clarke
Fed up hoteliers in Spain’s Mallorca get police training for staff in a bid to tackle sozzled Brits and...
HOTELIERS in Mallorca have decided to take the law into their own hands as they struggle to deal with unruly alcohol-fuelled holidaymakers.
They are pleading...
Travelodge budget hotel chain plans major expansion across Spain
UK low-cost hotel chain Travelodge says it wants to expand its portfolio in Spain after announcing an acquisition in Madrid.
Travelodge has 570 outlets in...
Benidorm hotels on Spain’s Costa Blanca welcomed over two million people in 2022
BENIDORM got over two million hotel bookings last year according to the city-based Hosbec hoteliers association.
The Hosbec Monitor report for 2022 says bookings were...
Airbnb names Malaga as top trending travel destination for 2023
Malaga is the number one trending tourist destination for 2023, according to a popular international travel company.
Leading into 2023 Airbnb released a list of...
Popular Benidorm tourist hotels reopen this spring after €11 million revamp on Spain’s Costa Blanca
TWO major hotels will reopen in Benidorm this spring after spending €11 million on extensive refurbishments.
The Azora European Hotel and Leisure group(AEHL) has finished...
REVIEW: the Standard Hotel in Ibiza Town gives you a whole new experience
THERE is nothing standard about The Standard hotel in Ibiza Town.
You can tell this place is different from the upside down nameplate on the...
UNDERGROUND COOL: As Spain’s temperatures rise, opt for a cave house
EXTREME athlete, Beatriz Flamini, recently caught Spain’s attention by spending 500 days in a cave in Los Gauchos, near Motril. Her idea was to...
MALAGA CAMPSITE among the best in Andalucia
MALAGA's popular campsites range from quiet glamping sites to festive motorhome parks, so which one has just been voted among the best in Andalucia?
Andalucia hotels with the mostest
The Olive Press asked seasoned travel writer Guy Hunter Watts to pick out his eight favourite hotels in Andalucia.... one for each province
Lift off for Richard Branson’s new exclusive Son Bunyola Estate hotel in Mallorca
New photos have revealed the stunning inside of a British billionaire’s new swanky hotel in Mallorca.
Richard Branson’s new hotel at a UNESCO world heritage...
WHERE TO STAY: The best rural retreats in Spain’s Guadalhorce Valley
Guadalhorce valley has some great rural retreats, writes Jon Clarke
Have a Rocking Time: Dine like a rockstar, relax in luxury and enjoy a unique musical experience at Hard...
IT has been a year since Hard Rock Hotel Marbella opened its doors to guests after extensive renovations, and its reputation for fun and...
REVIEW: Is El Jardin at five star hotel Finca Cortesin on the Costa del Sol worth the money?
One experienced German chef is proving that you can eschew modern cooking styles and still be exciting, discovers Jon Clarke
Winter stays: 10 great Spanish hotels with a fireplace in the bedroom
It’s not hard to find casa rurales and mountain hotels in Spain where you can sink into a deep sofa in front of a...
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Spain sees hottest start to October since 1950 with highs of 38.2C: Summer temperatures to continue this week
SPAIN’S National Weather Agency (Aemet) has recorded October’s highest ever temperatures with many areas of Southern Spain reaching over 37C over the weekend.
Cordoba took...
