Marc Rahola Matutes

Glad to participate with my colleague Almudena Comin Fernández-Cuesta in the latest Real Estate Gazette issued by DLA Piper focused on Hotels&Leisure and share our thoughts on how the relationship between the property owner and the hotel brands on hotel management is evolving in Spain. Click on the link to access this article (along with more insights on the trends worldwide in the hotel sector): https://lnkd.in/etwgwkMu

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🌐 The Digital Transformation Driving Rising Hotel Rates in Spain 🌐 Digitalization is reshaping Spain's hospitality industry, fueling the surge in hotel rates. Advanced technologies are revolutionizing revenue management, operational efficiency, and guest personalization, empowering hotels to excel. 🚀 Key Points to Consider: 🔹 Dynamic Pricing: Data analytics drive real-time rate adjustments based on demand, seasonality, and market trends. 🔹 Operational Efficiency: Streamlined processes cut costs and enhance service delivery, boosting guest satisfaction. 🔹 Guest Personalization: Tailored experiences add value, prompting guests to pay premium prices. 🔹 Broader Reach: Digital marketing and online booking platforms attract a diverse global audience, increasing occupancy and revenue. 🏨 Share your insights and experiences in the comments below! 🌟 #Hospitality #DigitalTransformation #RevenueManagement #GuestExperience #HotelManagement #Innovation #Tourism #SpainHotels #HotelRates #DigitalStrategy #DynamicPricing #OperationalEfficiency #Personalization #TechInHotels #FutureOfHospitality #Saas #HotelTech #FutureHotel GBSB Global Business School #GBSB #PricingStrategy #HotelStrategy #HospitalityEcosystem

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🌊 Miches: Discover the New Gem of Dominican Tourism 🌿 Miches, located in the El Seibo province, is fast becoming the next tourism hotspot in the Dominican Republic, thanks to over $1.1 billion in investment from both public and private sectors. This ambitious development plan, driven by the Dominican government and tourism giants, is adding 4,500+ new hotel and residential rooms, with names like Hyatt and Wyndham, Four Seasons Tropicalia & Marriott International joining the mix alongside our own Zemí Miches, All Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton🌟 Hilton being the first to the Miches Market to introduce their new luxury all inclusive Zemi Miches, Curio Collection. What excites me the most is the impact on the local community. Beyond the luxury accommodations and pristine beaches, these projects are set to generate 14,000 jobs, directly boosting the region’s economy and infrastructure. As we welcome these new developments, Miches is on track to be one of the most sought-after destinations, offering a perfect blend of untouched nature and modern luxury. I had the chance to visit Miches last week, and it truly is a majestic, authentic & captivating destination. The drive from the nearest airport, PUJ, is about 90 minutes, and is far from your typical airport to hotel drive. It's an extremely scenic drive which introduces you to the real Dominican Republic, where your end destination features an impressive mountain range, and beaches that will leave you stunned. What are your thoughts on Miches becoming the next big player in Caribbean tourism? #DominicanRepublic #Tourism #Miches #SustainableTourism #LuxuryTravel #ZemiMiches #CurioCollection (source:https://lnkd.in/eS3iyqga)

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Did you know that today’s hospitality food system generates over 185 million tons of GHG emissions a year ? 🙋‍♀️👇 Learn more through this must-read report on "Decarbonising Hotel Food Systems" from #WorldSustainableHospitalityAlliance 🌍🍔 Food sourcing alone accounts for nearly 2/3 of these emissions, followed by food waste, plastic packaging for food, and energy used in kitchens. This is of course a challenge but can become our opportunity to pioneer and reshape food offerings in hotels tackling sourcing, menus, and food preparation. Let’s do it 💪 Sofitel MGallery Hotel Collection Emblems Collection Sophie Galharret Pauline Thouvenel Nigel Moore Anne-Cécile Degenne Maxence CONSTANT #sustainablehospitality #sustainablefoood #reducefoodwaste #circularfoodsystems #lowcarbonmenus

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Embrace failure as a stepping stone to success. True growth and innovation often stem from the lessons learned through setbacks. Don't fear failure; embrace it as a vital part of your journey toward becoming a better leader.

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Sobre la evolución en las preferencias del turista que se corona como el de mayor gasto a nivel mundial. Interesante artículo "....The hospitality and tourism market is undergoing a transformation, propelled by government initiatives emphasizing enhanced hotel service quality and the integration of cultural and tourism experiences. As Chinese travelers seek cultural attractions, hotel spaces are modernizing and creating more vibrant social spaces to provide consumers with differentiated stays. This shift is evident in the emergence of themed hotels, which leverage various cultural and experiential elements to satisfy today’s travelers. .." #chinamarketing #outboundtourism #luxurytravel https://lnkd.in/ekU-KyUM

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I find interesting to analyze these videos on the evolution of brands! Today I saw this one about the growth of the top 20 Spanish hotel chains in the last 10 years #hospitality

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Grupo Hotusa | 2024 First Six Months a Historical Record The Grupo Hotusa, well known international Spanish company integrated by various divisions linked in different areas of the tourism industry founded in 1977 and with its headquarter in Barcelona, has just concluded the best first half of its 47-year history with an Ebitda in the period January - June that yielded €102 million, exceeding by 34% its record to date which corresponded to the first half of 2023 in which with a growth of 66% compared to the previous year reached € 76 million. These remarkable results translate into a 10% increase in revenues in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period of the previous year, reaching a turnover of € 703 million, significant figures that are linked to the improvement in all its operating and business areas. In the financial year corresponding to the 2023, the company had a turnover of € 637 million, which had exceeded those of 2022 by 37%, and this further growth has as its key to success the growing demand in the tourism industry and a good internal management of the group throughout its structure. President of the Hotusa Group Amancio Lopez Seijas declared to be deeply proud for the excellent work done and the very good performance of the sector combined with a more than efficient management that led to excellent results in the first half of 2024 enunciating that the achievements of these excellent results constantly on the rise are due to three essential points. 1)    A targeted policy of sustained and consolidated expansion that has made it possible to increase the portfolio of hotels both in the hotel area corresponding to Eurostars Hotel Company and in the network of Keytel associates which, with its work, has been elevating and consolidating itself as the main alliance of independent hotels worldwide. 2)    The trend in demand during the year has benefited and has determined an evolution of all tourism segments and markets, consolidating in this case Retel as a leading booking center in the sector. 3) The third point is based on good management with a precise and exhaustive cost control which has consequently made it possible to improve margins very significantly. The Chairman of Hotusa Group then added that in light of the current trend, the group faces the second half of the year with cautious optimism with the awareness that the company's growth model must be based on the commitment to technological development, digitization, the attraction and training of talents, the constant improvement of products and a challenge launched to maintain sustained growth in which international expansion always plays a fundamental role in the development of the company.  Link https://lnkd.in/eDHdGGrE

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2024 European Hotel Investor Intentions Survey. La mayoría de los encuestados planea mantener o reforzar sus inversiones en inmuebles hoteleros durante 2024. La actual encuesta revela que España ha asumido una posición dominante por encima del Reino Unido. De hecho, en España los activos hoteleros coparon la inversión inmoliaria en 2023. El creciente interés en España también se refleja a nivel de ciudades. Mientras que Londres conserva su liderazgo, Madrid ha superado a París en la segunda posición entre los encuestados. En el dinámico mercado europeo, los inversores ven oportunidades de profesionalización en todo el espectro, como branding, distribución, gestión de activos y otras áreas. Por esta razón prevalecen las estrategias de inversión Value Added. #inversión #hoteles #activos #rentabilidad #realestatestrategies #hospitality #investmentDestinations #InvestorSentiment #assetclasses

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B-MICE in US 🇺🇸🇺🇸. Topic: Hands on US MICE strategies with skyrocketing forecast for next years. No secrets but visibility, Product & Excelent Service. Here to go for a bigger piece of that cake.!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Top Team with Juan Pérez Sosa & Francisco Gonzalez, CIS, CCM . #UPorOUT.

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Ready to make the big leap? 🌍 Can you imagine acquiring properties in another country effortlessly? Twolander, founded by the visionary Annali Ruiz, makes it possible. With her own migration experience in tow, Annali understands the challenges you face and offers real and effective solutions. If you're thinking about relocating and don't know where to start, discover how Annali's vision and effort can transform your moving experience. 🚀 Now is the time to explore new horizons with confidence! Follow us on social media to stay updated and learn more about our services. Twolander #InternationalRelocation #RealEstate #Citizensoftheworld #MigrationExperience

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📊 Market Insights: Personal Chef Services for High-End Tourists in Marbella & Beyond 🌍 The demand for personal chefs in Marbella's luxury villa market is booming, driven by affluent tourists seeking bespoke culinary experiences. With the right strategy, chefs can tap into the growing market of health-conscious, high-net-worth travelers. 🚀 Key Trends in Marbella: 🔹 High demand for personalized, wellness-focused meals 🔹 Seasonality with peak periods from spring to fall 🔹 Growing interest in experiential dining (e.g., cooking classes) 🌟 This business model is thriving in other luxury destinations like: Ibiza, Spain – Summer season + wellness tourism St. Tropez, France – Michelin-level gourmet demands Mykonos, Greece – Mediterranean cuisine for villa renters Amalfi Coast, Italy – Farm-to-table culinary experiences Phuket, Thailand – Year-round demand for private events Whether in Marbella or other hotspots, luxury travelers increasingly value personalized services. For chefs, it’s an opportunity to grow by specializing in tailored, high-end dining experiences. #LuxuryTravel #PersonalChef #CulinaryExperiences #Marbella #WellnessTourism #GlobalGastronomy #BusinessOpportunities

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⛪ The more humanity develops, the more religious tourism is organized. Today, the tourism industry identifies several important geographic regions for pilgrimage or tourist trips: 📌 Europe, North America, Latin America, dominated by Christian history and relics. 📌 Africa, Central, Western and Southeast Asia: predominance of Islam and zealous observance of religious norms and traditions. 📌 South and East Asia: predominance of Hinduism and Buddhism, and Jainism, Sikhism and Lamaism in all regions of Asia. In each region there are cult objects of religious value and adoration to which a large number of tourists and pilgrims come every year. Tourist trips can coincide with an important religious event or holiday, or they can simply be an individual desire to visit a place where the spiritual values ​​of a particular religion are concentrated. On these trips, people are mainly guided by a thirst for knowledge and historical and cultural curiosity. The main type of leisure is visiting temples, monasteries, museums, monuments or festivals related to religious themes. Cancun will be a tourist attraction point  with the beginning of a new cathedral to strengthen religious and spiritual tourism. The economic impact of religious tourism impact worldwide of more than 20 billion dollars.  “The UNWTO estimates that around 20 percent of global tourism has Religious and Spiritual Tourism as the reason for travel,” he said. #tourism #economic #religious #industry #CANCUN #REGENERA #construction #UNWTO https://lnkd.in/gFMhzF97 https://lnkd.in/gWfKENNN

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My new guide is ready! Link in the first comment of this post.

This newsletter is such a great resource. One point that caught my eye in the Autumn 2024 update... "In June, the U.S. became the second-largest hotel market in Malaga, with 8,073 visitors and 17,667 overnight stays. The U.K. remained the top market, followed by Italy, Germany, and France." This is reflective of a broader trend of increasing U.S. interest in Spain. That's driven by a conflux of factors including, in my view, demographic shifts in the U.S., changes in the political environment (this is fun to talk about but probably overstated), and obvious economic considerations. And the expansion of the United Airlines direct Málaga-Newark route doesn't hurt.

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