Catalonia Hotels & Resorts acquires two establishments in Ronda: a firm step in its growth strategy

October 2023 | Catalonia Hotels & Resorts, a firm with 40 years of experience in the hotel industry, acquires two outstanding establishments in the Malaga town of Ronda, The Catalonia Reina Victoria and the Catalonia Ronda. Both establishments were incorporated in 2012 and 2017, respectively, to the chain's rental offer.

In 2012, the chain took over the management of the Catalonia Reina Victoria, an emblematic hotel in the town of Malaga with magnificent views over the Tajo de Ronda. Prior to the opening, Catalonia undertook a comprehensive refurbishment of the building, maintaining the building's classic Victorian façades dating back to the early 19th century. After its reopening, the hotel became an icon of the city and a reference establishment for the most important events in Ronda. The hotel, an elegant 4-star establishment with 95 rooms, is composed of convention rooms, swimming pool, spa, gym and an excellent gastronomic offer.

In a clear commitment to the strength of Ronda as a destination, Catalonia Hotels & Resorts expanded its presence in the city by signing a new rental contract. This building, located in the historic centre and with a modernist-style façade protected by its unique beauty, is located opposite the iconic Plaza de Toros. The meticulous transformation resulted in 2017 in the Catalonia Ronda, a modern 4-star hotel with 80 rooms, swimming pool, spa, gym and a great gastronomic offer, which has enriched the city's hotel offer.

Today, Catalonia Hotels & Resorts has successfully completed the acquisition of these two treasures in Ronda that it previously managed on a leasehold basis, thus reinforcing Catalonia's position as a company committed to prudent and sustainable development in the hotel industry.

Growth plans

The chain's outstanding results in 2022 have strengthened its position to continue to pursue its expansion plans. The chain is committed to continue growing through various strategies to enrich its portfolio of hotels.

Catalonia is a chain that is very focused on the purchase of assets and more than 90% of its offer is made up of owned establishments. In recent years it has also strengthened its leasing and management contracts. This has been possible thanks to its strong operational capacity, the centralisation of the brand, its integration capacity, the implementation of the chain's rigorous quality standards, as well as the integration into its commercial network. Federico Holzmann, Director of Global Assets of the chain states that "we have a solid track record and we are one of the chains with the highest profitability in the Spanish market. Our management model has demonstrated considerable cost reductions and has allowed us to export the success of the brand to new establishments and destinations.

In terms of market, Catalonia continues to focus on tourist and urban destinations in Spain, where it already enjoys a strong presence. In addition, it is exploring opportunities in European destinations of interest for both urban and holiday tourism, as well as in other continents to further diversify its offer.

About Catalonia Hotels & Resorts:

Catalonia Hotels & Resorts is a family-run hotel chain with 40 years of experience, dedicated to providing exceptional experiences in its establishments. Our aim is for guests to enjoy the best experience in its hotels, all located in exceptional locations. We offer a high level of service and excellent value for money, also in terms of gastronomy, with innovative proposals. In addition, the chain maintains its commitment to sustainability in its facilities in order to contribute to the conservation of the environment.