2017: MedPlaya celebrates 50th Anniversary
In 1967 the seeds of MedPlaya were planted with the first hotels of this new group opening in Benidorm. 50 years later, MedPlaya continue to have a strong presence in Benidorm plus the other popular Costa destinations of Mainland Spain. To kick off the 50 year celebrations, the biannual Managers Meeting was held in the MedPlaya Hotel Flamingo Oasis in Benidorm the first week of March. As well as celebrating “50 years of fun in the sun” , it was an opportunity for the MedPlaya Management team to meet up and discuss plans for the year ahead. In 50 years […]
The new Ferrari Land theme park, about to open
Surely all car enthusiasts already know the great news: Ferrari Land, an amusement park devoted to the famous car brand will open on April 7th. Automobile and speed addicts are in luck, as Ferrari Land, located near Salou, is closer than ever. The Ferrari Land project has generated a lot of expectation since its development began. Although there is a theme park dedicated to Ferrari in Abu Dhabi, this will be the first on the European continent. The large theme park, which will be over 70,000 square meters, will have eleven attractions, including a vertical accelerator as well as the […]
Nine MedPlaya Hotels earn a Travelife Gold Award
Travelife, one of the UK’s most reliable certification agencies and a subsidiary of the British Travel Agents Association (ABTA) has evaluated several MedPlaya hotels: Hotel Flamingo, Rio Park, Riudor, Regente, Santa Monica, Esmeraldas, Pez Espada, Riviera and Bali awarding each of them with a Travelife Gold Sustainability Award. This is a great achievement for MedPlaya, since a Travelife certification is difficult to obtain, as the evaluation criteria are strict; it takes into account the good management of the hotel, the commitment of the workers and the social and environmental impact. Only after years of experience, dedication, effort and investment it is […]
Mediterranean Lifestyle: Diet and leisure
The Mediterranean lifestyle is one of the most popular lifestyles today, due to the food and leisure, as well social relationships. We explain to you what the two pillars consist of. Food: Wisdom in food combination Abundance of fruits and vegetables: It is a fundamental part of the nutrition contribution of the meal for all populations on the shores of the Mediterranean. About 5 servings of fruit or vegetables a day is the most common. For example, an apple at mid-morning (1), for lunch a salad and some vegetables (2), on the snack time a piece fruit (1) and at […]
2017 International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development
Every year the United Nations (UN) chooses a theme of general interest to be the focal point of the year. For 2017, the UN has decided it will be the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development (# IY2017 on social media). This is in response to the need for companies and citizens to be aware of their influence on the environment whenever they travel. As UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on World Tourism Day in 2015: “With more than one billion international tourists now traveling the world each year, tourism has become a powerful and transformative force that is […]
MedPlaya Hotels award their employees for the innovative ideas
Innovation is part of the MedPlaya culture. Since 2007 we have held an internal competition to collect ideas for improvement among workers giving them voice and rewarding their ingenuity. This year the hotel Riviera awarded the following employees: Julie Taes (Receptionist), Mª Jesus Montero (Chambermaid) and Antonio Durán (Barman). The award ceremony was held during the Christmas dinner of employees held last Friday, December 16. The awards were given by the Director of the hotel (J.Miguel Bordera), accompanied by Juan Téllez (Head of Bars). At the Pez Espada the winners are Marlene Santos Sampaio, Juan Suarez and Mari Carmen Redondo. […]
Med Playa Hotels received the Aehcos Award 2015
Dear guest, friends and followers of the Med Playa Hotels, We are proud to announce that on the 9th of November the Association of Hoteliers of the Costa del Sol (Aehcos) gave for the eighth consecutive year its Aehcos awards in the categories of “Career Path in the Tourism Industry” and “Enterprise in the Tourism sector” to Med Playa Hotels and its president Mr Narcís Codina Surós. The award recognizes the achievements and performance in the sector in the region of the Costa del Sol throughout the years. The award Aehcos also received TUI Thomson UK for promoting destination of […]
Choose your Hotel Room with 3D Virtual Tour
Now you can choose your hotel and room by walking in to the hotel and decide whether you like to stay there or look further. That’s fantastic!! … we think. When considering which hotel to book for business or leisure, we always worry about the same issues: How nice is this hotel? What will my room, suite, pool look like? Will all my requirements and expectations be met? Anxieties such as these cause customers to hesitate right at the point of making a booking. A hotel virtual tour is the perfect remedy to such anxieties, providing potential or real customers […]
Medplaya Hotels receive Travelife Award & Booking.com Award
Sustainable development has been defined in many ways and in the last decade it has gained considerable importance. Do we really know what does sustainable development mean? Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This is as well an important part of tourism industry and its progress. We all know that recently has been paid a lot of attention to sustainability in hotels and tourism in general as the renewable sources play an important role in this industry. Let’s speak about Sustainability in Tourism, especially taking a […]
A Day in the Life of the Front Desk Manager at MedPlaya Hotel Riviera
A workday in the life of the front desk manager and his team at the MedPlaya Hotel Riviera, one of the best hotels on Costa del Sol. Dear friends, customers, fans of hospitality, today we bring you an interesting interview, this time the protagonist is the Department of Reception at the MedPlaya Hotel Riviera. We will reveal some interesting details from a daily work life and work responsibilities of the Front Desk Manager at the MedPlaya Hotel Riviera, Mr. Fernando Cava. Fernando, tell us, when did you start working in MedPlaya Hotels and specially the Hotel Riviera and what it […]