Riu Hotels & Resorts News
The Riu Plaza Chicago opens its doors
RIU Hotels & Resorts has reached yet another milestone in its international expansion with the opening of the Riu Plaza Chicago. The new four-star establishment with 390 rooms is strategically located in the heart of Chicago’s world-famous Magnificent Mile shopping district, and from September it will offer guests and visitors alike panoramic views of the city from the 27th floor of the building in the hotel’s bar, The Rooftop.
RIU teams up with Achilles to make its supply chain more sustainable
RIU Hotels & Resorts is the first major Spanish international hotel chain to sign a global agreement with Achilles, a world-renowned expert in supply chain risk management that is specialised in ESG (environmental, social and governance) criteria. This agreement represents a significant milestone in RIU’s business relationship with its suppliers and reflects its commitment to the Proudly Committed sustainability strategy, as RIU’s entire supply chain must be involved for the company to make significant progress in terms of sustainability and goods and service suppliers play a key role in this regard.
Elite Club by RIU lands in Jamaica
RIU Hotels & Resorts has launched the exclusive Elite Club service in Jamaica at the Riu Palace Jamaica hotel, located in Montego Bay. For the first time in this destination, hotel guests can access the wide range of Elite Club advantages and benefits such as access to exclusive areas of the hotel or premium food and drink options.
Riu Palace Pacifico in Nayarit, Mexico, Reopens as Adults-Only Luxury Retreat with Elite Club by RIU
Riu Hotels & Resorts has recently reopened the Riu Palace Pacifico, situated on Playa de Flamingos beach in Nayarit, Mexico, following an extensive refurbishment. The hotel has been transformed into an Adults-Only establishment while maintaining RIU’s renowned 24-hour all-inclusive service. The renovation focused on enhancing guest experiences, offering new dining options, and introducing the “Elite Club” by RIU, designed to elevate vacations.
TUI Group sells Riu Hotels & Resorts stake for €670m
The holiday giant had held 49 per cent of the company, but has sold its share for €670 million as it looks to reduce debts built up during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Riu Dubai welcomes first guests on Deira Islands
An 800-room joint venture between local developer Nakheel and RIU Hotels & Resorts of Spain, the property becomes the first four-star, 24-hour all-inclusive beachfront resort in the destination.
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Nakheel development taking shape on Deira Islands, Dubai
Developer Nakheel and Spain’s RIU Hotels & Resorts’ AED670 million, 800-room beachfront resort and water park is taking shape at Deira Islands, with all accommodation floors almost complete, and roofing work under way.
RIU Hotels & Resorts debuts in Asia
RIU Hotels & Resorts is making its debut in Sri Lanka. The newly-constructed, five star Riu Sri Lanka features three large pools and a children’s pool, sunbathing terraces, jacuzzi, gym and the Renova Spa wellness centre.
RIU introduces Wi-Fi internet in the rooms and communal areas
In its constant effort to improve the service for guests and modernise its facilities, RIU Hotels & Resorts has just announced the introduction of wireless internet in its hotels on the American continent. Guests at RIU’s resorts in Mexico, Punta Cana (Dominican Republic), Jamaica, the Bahamas, Aruba, Florida (United States) and Costa Rica can now enjoy a high quality internet connection in all the communal areas and rooms.
Riu Hotels in Caribbean expansion
Popular hotel chain Riu Hotels & Resorts is planning to open four new hotels in Mexico, Caribbean and Costa Rica and overhaul four more in the two years.
RIU to open 290-room all lnclusive resort
RIU Hotels & Resorts will open this summer 2011 the Riu Dolce Vita hotel, an elegant resort situated 20 kilometres from Varna, the third largest city in Bulgaria.