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RIU Hotels & Resorts Reopens Riu Madeira Following Renovation
RIU Hotels & Resorts | May 11, 2022
RIU Hotels & Resorts has presented the complete refurbishment of its only hotel in Portugal, the Riu Madeira. The hotel, located on the seafront at Praia dos Reis Magos in Caniço de Baixo, opened on 29 April with a new image and new services. For the first time this summer season, the 4-star hotel will offer RIU’s popular 24-hour all-inclusive service so guests can enjoy food, drinks and entertainment options around the clock. Guests at the Riu Madeira can now enjoy a total of 327 completely renovated rooms boasting the modern design and clean lines that are characteristic of the hotel chain’s refurbishment projects. The ...
The Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square Opens Its Doors
RIU | February 14, 2022
RIU Hotels & Resorts has just opened the Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square, the Spanish hotel chain’s second establishment in New York City. Just like its predecessor, this hotel is a new build and has a highly desirable location in the heart of Manhattan, surrounded by the most famous theatres on Broadway and just a stone’s throw from Times Square. “When we opened our first hotel in New York, one of my lifelong dreams came true. Words can’t express how we all felt when we saw RIU’s name right in the heart of Manhattan. Today we’ve taken a very exciting step, once again overcoming the great challenge of ...
Riu Paraiso Lanzarote in the Canary Islands Unveils Renovation
RIU | December 23, 2021
RIU Hotels & Resorts is presenting the total refurbishment of the hotel Riu Paraiso Lanzarote, a family favourite on this island. With this refurbishment completed, all of RIU’s hotels in the Canary Islands are now open for the winter high season. The hotel, located on the promenade at Playa de los Pocillos, has a totally fresh look with more comfortable and modern spaces, and the facilities have been redecorated throughout. The hotel has become a firm favourite for families thanks to its courteous staff and 24-hour all-inclusive service. Guests will now be able to enjoy open, bright spaces that are at one with nature thanks to the...
RIU Hotels & Resorts to Develop Riu Plaza Close to Chicago’s Magnificent Mile
RiU | December 13, 2021
RIU Hotels & Resorts has taken a step forward in its expansion strategy for the line of Riu Plaza urban hotels by purchasing a plot of land in the heart of Chicago. The newly-built skyscraper will house a hotel with 28 floors and more than 350 rooms. Construction work will begin in spring 2022 and is expected to last for around two years. Chicago is the third largest city in the USA by population and is one of the most popular tourist destinations. The image of its skyline at the edge of Lake Michigan is recognised the world over and the Magnificent Mile shopping area, located right next to the future hotel, is the equivalent of New York...
Riu Palace Maspalomas Reopens in Gran Canaria Following Renovation
RIU | August 3, 2021
RIU Hotels & Resorts announces the reopening of the Riu Palace Maspalomas in Gran Canaria. Following an impressive 5-month refurbishment, the hotel has moved up into the 5-star category and is now an Adults Only establishment. Guests at the Riu Palace Maspalomas can now enjoy an exclusive holiday experience with the renowned RIU service at this elegant and modern establishment that has new restaurants, bars and services. With this reopening, all of RIU’s hotels in Spain are operative and all of those in Gran Canaria have been refurbished. The Riu Palace Maspalomas is a symbol of elegance for the hotel chain. It was the first hotel fr...
RIU Hotels & Resorts Reopens Riu Montego Bay Following Complete Renovation
RIU | December 14, 2020
With this renovation, the hotel is now Adults Only, which means RIU’s three hotels in the destination are only for over-18s. Following the overhaul, RIU now has a completely new or recently refurbished range of hotels in the country The hotel’s reopening coincides with the return to operation of Riu Palace Jamaica, also in Montego Bay Palma de Mallorca, December 14th, 2020 - RIU Hotels & Resorts has announced the reopening of Riu Montego Bay in Jamaica, following a complete renovation of its facilities and a change of concept in its service, as it is now Adults Only. What’s more, thanks to this renovation, RIU’s s...
RIU Opens the 800-Room Riu Dubai in the UAE
RIU | December 10, 2020
Palma de Mallorca, 10 December 2020 - The Riu Dubai hotel has just opened its doors, marking a new milestone in the RIU chain’s history and bringing a new concept to hospitality in Dubai, UAE. It is the Spanish chain’s first hotel in the Middle East, and it is the emirate’s first 4-star all-inclusive, beachfront family hotel. The project is the result of a partnership between RIU Hotels & Resorts and world-leading master developer Nakheel, creator of world-famous, innovative developments including The Palm Jumeirah and Dubai’s new coastal city, Deira Islands. In adding this new hotel to RIU’s portfolio, it also adds a n...
RIU Reopens Hotel Riu Buenavista in Tenerife Following Complete Refurbishment
Preverisk Group | October 8, 2020
Preverisk Group, the international consultant specialising in health and safety consulting, auditing and training for the tourist industry, has guaranteed the effectiveness of the health and hygiene protocols in place at the RIU chain of hotels by issuing 62 COVID-19 Hygiene Response certificates. This certification guarantees that the chain’s hotels audited by Preverisk have passed an intensive process of verification of the 17 protocols that were created by the RIU team in collaboration with the consultant and that served as a guide for operations as the hotels reopened post-COVID. In addition, this certification guarantees that all the m...
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