Spanish flavors with José Canals, Barceló Hotel Group’s MD Middle East, Mediterranean and Asia

Spanish flavors with José Canals, Barceló Hotel Group’s MD Middle East, Mediterranean and Asia

José Canals has been with Barceló Hotel Group for over a decade and is credited with leading expansion plans in North Africa and the Mediterranean. We find out more about the largest Spanish hotel group in the MENA region from the dynamic managing director for the Middle East, Mediterranean and Asia.

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Occidental Sharjah Grand Hotel appoints new general manager

Occidental Sharjah Grand Hotel appoints new general manager

Occidental Sharjah Grand Hotel’s new GM Asier Baquero began his career 22 years ago and served across several resorts and city-based hotels.

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“Forward Hoteligence” with Raúl González, CEO EMEA of Barceló Hotel Group

“Forward Hoteligence” with Raúl González, CEO EMEA of Barceló Hotel Group

Barceló Hotel Group, the 29th largest hotel chain in the world, operates more than 260 four- and five-star leisure and city hotels, with over 60,000 rooms in 22 countries worldwide. The hotels are marketed under four brands: Royal Hideaway Luxury Hotels & Resorts, Barceló Hotels & Resorts, Occidental Hotels & Resorts and Allegro Hotels. HN sat with hotelier Raúl González, CEO EMEA, to discuss Barceló’s expansion strategies and catering to new market conditions.

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OMRAN Group appointed Barceló Hotel Group to operate Al Mussanah Resort

OMRAN Group appointed Barceló Hotel Group to operate Al Mussanah Resort

OMRAN aims to reposition this resort, established 10 years ago, as a locally, regionally, and internationally attractive holiday destination.

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José Canals appointed as MD for the Middle East and Asia at Barceló Hotel Group

José Canals appointed as MD for the Middle East and Asia at Barceló Hotel Group

The appointment confirms Barceló’s growth strategy to expand the company footprint across the region over the next years.

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Spanish Barceló Hotel Group to manage DUKES Dubai

Spanish Barceló Hotel Group to manage DUKES Dubai

It will become the first property in the region under the Royal Hideaway Luxury Hotels & Resorts.

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Barceló Hotel Group’s Sharjah Grand Hotel is under renovation

Barceló Hotel Group’s Sharjah Grand Hotel is under renovation

The lobby, the retail space, as well as the restaurants will be all renovated.

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Spanish Barcelò Hotel Group to launch its third property in the UAE

Spanish Barcelò Hotel Group to launch its third property in the UAE

The new property is just one of eight new ventures the group announced were in the pipeline for the Emirates.

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