Starwood continues expansion of Le Meridien brand in Spain with the signing of Le Meridien Ra in Cataluna
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Starwood continues expansion of Le Meridien brand in Spain with the signing of Le Meridien Ra in Cataluna
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Category: Europe
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2006-11-24
Dynamic Global Growth Continues for Le Méridien under Starwood
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced today it has entered into a long term agreement with the Groupo Reyna, a Catalan real estate development company, to manage the newly named Hotel Le Méridien RA in the Cataluña region. Formerly the Hotel RA Beach Thalasso-Spa, it will undergo an extensive renovation and is schedule to open 1st January 2007.
This is the latest addition to the Le Méridien portfolio since Starwood Hotels & Resorts acquired the brand in November 2005 and represents the second Le Méridien property in Spain, complementing its sister property Le Méridien Barcelona.
“As Le Méridien continues to grow its global footprint, our focus is on international destinations that bring the brand’s passion points – art, architecture, design, cuisine and fashion – to life. With Cataluña’s rich culinary traditions, history and cultural offerings it is an ideal location for Le Méridien,” stated Eva Zeigler, Senior Vice President Le Méridien Brand.
Enric Reyna, President Grupo Reyna added “We are pleased to partner with Starwood because Le Méridien is the perfect brand for the Hotel Ra Beach Thalasso Spa. This development has the potential to become one of the best in Spain, and with Starwood already having a presence in Spain and a proven track record with the success of the Le Meridien Barcelona, they make an ideal hotel management partner for us”.
The Le Méridien RA is a beach front resort conversion from a landmark building inaugurated by King Alfonso XIII in 1929, located in the Costa Dorada, 30 kilometres northeast of Tarragona and approximately 50 kilometres southwest of Barcelona.
The 143-room resort will feature a selection of dining outlets including an all day-dinning restaurant, a fine-dining restaurant, café, piano-bar, and during the summer months a grill restaurant by the pool and a beach club with sports facilities and a 200 metre private-beach. In addition guests will be able to enjoy the RA Wellness, one of the largest in the Spanish Mediterranean, with 63 treatment rooms, a Thalassotherapy centre, outdoor and indoor swimming pools and fitness centre.
The hotel also boasts extensive meetings and banquets facilities covering an area of approx. 14,300 square feet as well as business centre and private parking.
“We are excited about this opportunity to expand the Le Méridien brand into Europe, The Le Méridien Ra is a further sign of Starwood’s commitment to develop all its brands in a fabulous destination like Spain” said Roeland Vos, president of the Europe Africa and Middle East Division of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. “We are delighted to be working with the Amrey Group on this new project and we hope this development is the beginning of a long term partnership with them. I am sure this new hotel in our European portfolio will quickly establish itself as a premier beach and spa resort in this beautiful part of Spain”.
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