We promote measures to reduce the use of plastics in our hotels
From Med Playa we do everything in our power to be more and more respectful of the environment. For this reason, we have been integrating the reduction of plastic used in our hotels into our strategy for more than 10 years. From the purchase of products that generate less packaging waste, to the replacement of classic personal hygiene amenities for individual use by wall dispensers, we have been able to greatly reduce our dependence on plastic. At the same time, we have well-established energy efficiency programmes in hotels that help us to be more environmentally friendly. Thanks to the measures […]
Med Playa receives an energy efficiency award
On Thursday 26th April, the Med Playa group was awarded the Energy Sustainability and Efficiency Prize by Endesa after the process of replacing traditional fuel with natural gas at the Med Playa Calypso Hotel in Salou. This measure has meant an economic saving of 4,975.50 €/year and a 19% reduction in CO2 emissions. The award recognizes the Med Playa Group’s commitment to the future as a responsible company committed to the environment and innovation. The efficient use of facilities and equipment is the cornerstone of the Med Playa hotel group. Through the active participation of the staff and the collaboration […]
This 2018 MedPlaya comes full of new features
How many times have you been scared of a change? At MedPlaya we are not afraid of changes and for this reason in 2018 some of our hotels will have important news that we are sure you will love! New rooms with new designs, new areas in the hotels… Do you want to discover some of these news? Keep reading! Hotel Calypso launches new refurbished rooms With a modern decor and extra comfort, our new Superior , Family, and Family Superior rooms in Calypso II are available from May 2018! All rooms have a balcony, full bathroom with a walk […]
MedPlaya hotels receive Travelife certification: sustainability in tourism
At MedPlaya we have always been aware of the importance of having a sustainability plan in order not to unnecessarily compromise the planet’s resources and the possibilities of future generations. The Association of British Travel Agents created Travelife in 2007, a system to measure the social and environmental impacts of companies related to the tourism world. Travelife allows hotels to control their state of sustainability, as well as subjecting the hotel to an external audit through which a Bronze, Silver or Gold seal can be obtained. MedPlaya hotels are currently renewing their Travelife certifications, which they already hold under the […]
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. […]