Alda Hotels | Opening of its Second Property in Pontevedra - Spain

 

Alda Hotels, Galician hospitality group in notable expansion with accommodations carefully designed inviting guests to live in the moment and connect with what is essential, characterized by personalized, friendly, flexible attention adapted to the specific characteristics of each client has just opened the Alda Centro Hotel Pontevedra, a functional and comfortable hotel in Pontevedra,  important city in the autonomous community of Galicia in northwestern Spain, capital of both the Province and the Comarca of Pontevedra.

This is the chain's 23rd opening so far this 2024, bringing the group's total to 12 establishments in the Galician province elevating itself as one of the fastest growing hospitality groups in Spain.

Alda Centro Hotel Potevedra is the firm's second property in Pontevedra after the opening in 2017 of the Alda Estación Pontevedra.

The hotel formerly known as Hotel Comercio features 26 comfortable, functional rooms is situated along Rúa Augusto Gonzalez Besada between the squares Praza de Galicia and Praza de San José, a two minut walk from the City Hall not far from the Ponte dos Tirantes and the Real Basilica de Santa Maria a Maior with a very easy access to all the major attractions of the city both to the beaches and other important cities and towns of Galicia such as Santiago de Compostela, Sanxenxo and Vigo among others.

2024 has been a relevant year for Alda Hotels with the opening of 23 new establishments in different communities, 14 of which in Galicia which allows it to continue consolidating its leadership in the region.

Alda Hotels also added 4 accommodations in Castilla - La Mancha, expanding its presence in Central Spain with in addition two accommodations in Castilla y León and one in each of the communities of Aragon, Cantabria and Navarra developing a network of 95 accommodations of which 87 are already in operation.

The group after a period of accelerate growth is focusing on continuous improvement at the heart of its strategy for 2025.

The hotel company will be committed in other relevant operations as the implementation of advanced technological solutions that allow it to automate repetitive tasks and improve operational efficiency in its accommodations, while optimizing the guest experience.

Link - https://www.expreso.info/noticias/hoteles/103727_alda_hotels_abre_un_segundo_hotel_en_la_ciudad_de_pontevedra

Novotel Abidjan Marcory | New Hotel Gem of Accor in West Africa

 

Novotel, French midscale hotel brand created in 1967 and owned by Accor Group since 1983 remaining a pillar brand of the company' strategy based in Issy - Les - Moulineaux has recently unveiled its latest addition ito its vast portfolio : Novotel Abidjan Marcory, a new hotel gem located in the lively capital of Côte d' Ivoire, West African country highlighted by long, stunning beaches on the Atlantic Ocean, large rainforests and a French - colonial legacy visible in its architecture and urbanization plans.

This five - star hotel is situated in Marcory district, a large suburb of Abidjan, a very lively mix of commercial and residential streets, well known for its trendy nightlife scene and gastromonic offer along Boulevard Valéry Giscard d' Estaing,  close to the bustling Rue Thomas Edison and the lively Rue Angeline Nadie, just 10 minutes away from Féliz Houphouët - Boigny International airport and close to the Plateau business center.

This 17 - story accomodation is designed to cater to the needs of professionals, tourists and families offering a superb blend of leisure and work facilities housing 201 rooms, including 10 suites.

The structure of Novotel Abidjan Marcory is the result of Claude Missir's architectural vision known for his clean symmetries and focused emphasis on the purity of spatial volume, while Pera Duvoncelle designed the dining areas with marked, refined lines, enhancing the guest experience with stylish culinary spaces.

The Sundukovy Sisters design studio, renowned group specialized in interiors and brand concepts for hospitality projects and focus in the upscale luxury, lifestyle, and boutique segments with offices in Dubai, London, Paris, Berlin, New York, Limassol and Moscow, developed the interior with design features co – living spaces that foster social interaction.

Novotel Abidjan Marcory fully reflects the true Novotel's philosophy in its style, soul and spirit offering balanced spaces that energize professionals, tourists also fostering family bonding.

The "Your Time, Your Way" deep concept allows guests to live at 360 degrees their experience in an environment which provide leisure, amenities for rejuvenation and spaces for work.

The hotel provides a 24 - hour fitness center, an outdoor pool, three adaptable meeting rooms, including the Sirocco room which can accommodate up to 300 people and LIVA, a superb restaurant located on the 11^th floor that serve dishes inspired to cntemporary Mediterranean cuisine offering spectacular, panoramic city views and other facilities such as a LIVA pool, pool bar area for relaxation and L' Escale, an elegant cigar lounge.

The Novotel Abidjan Marcory Director,Jérôme Rotrou, affirmed that the hotel's opening aims to provide quality accommodation and a balance between work and relaxation for guests in West – Africa – Abidjan' rapidly growing economic hub.

The Director of Operations for Accor in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa Paul Stevens mentioned that the opening of this hotel marks an essential milestone for Accor in Sub – Saharan Africa.

The Director emphasized their dedication to community development and skill – building by welcoming over 200 Ivorian talents to their team.

The opening of this hotel comes as Ivory Coast is gaining recognition as a top West African destination and the Government "Sublime Côte d' Ivoire" programme, which aims to increase tourism's GDP contribution to 10% by 2025 supports that, with the new Novotel hotel which is expected to play a signicant key role in this progressive growth.

Link - https://all.accor.com/hotel/B1I4/index.en.shtml

Itxapa - Zihuatanejo – Mexico | Guerrero Culinario Festival - Gastronomic Festival - From 6th to 8th December 2024

Itxapa, famous beach resort along the Pacific coast in the Mexican state of Guerrero, well known for its long El Palmar Beach lined with lively restaurants, bars and high - rise hotels, its bustling marina close by a golf course, relevant scuba diving and water sports destination and its sister Zihuatanejo, seaside resort northwest of the iconic Acapulco, famed destination known for the stunning beach Playa La Ropa backed by palm trees and its excellent seafood restaurants will bring together from 6^th to 8^th december traditional cooks, mezcal producers, up to eight flavours and a destination to celebrate Guerrero Festival Culinario.

This traditional Food Festival of 8 regions of the State of Guerrero is the place where people can enjoy the most authentic and delicious dishes this Mexican territory offers.

Guerrero Culinario is not just a simple gastronomic festival but it is the power of identity, a great value possessed by the regions with their, traditional, talented and creative cooks, whose technique, flavours and texture of their gastronomic offer is positioned without filters as protagonist of the event creating superb, regional food.

In Itxapa – Zihuatanejo apart the authentic Mexican food a further highlight will be also the traditional mezcal, name originates from the Aztec language, a spirit made from agave or maguey plants native of Mexico, that is often smoky and complex in flavour, derived from the heart of the agave plant which is known as the piña.

This beverage will also be part of this lineup of gastronomic culture since Guerrero state boasts an excellent mezcal offer,with masters and producers who will highlight with their presence the festival.

Link

https://www.expreso.info/noticias/gastronomia/103378_en_diciembre_el_festival_guerrero_culinario_zihuatanejo_2024