Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a new, luxurious hotel currently under development in Barcelona. The project provides the Group with a unique opportunity to expand its luxury brand in Europe and in particular, into one of Europe`s foremost travel destinations.
The hotel is being developed by the Reig Capital Group, a private Andorran investment company with projects in the tourism sector. Internationally renowned interior design firm Yabu Pushelburg has been appointed on the project.
"We are delighted to be bringing Mandarin Oriental`s renowned hospitality into Spain for the first time, and are excited at the prospect of creating such a luxurious hotel in Barcelona`s lively and sophisticated centre. The pre-eminence of the site and the vibrancy of the surrounding neighbourhood bode well for success." said Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group`s Chief Executive, Edouard Ettedgui.
"It is a pleasure to be working with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group on creating Barcelona`s most exclusive luxury hotel. We are particularly pleased as Mandarin Oriental`s philosophy mirrors our desire to achieve an extraordinary level of quality and a precise attention to detail in the creation of Barcelona`s most luxurious hotel," said Jose Caireta, Chief Executive Officer of Reig Capital Group.
By: N. Peter Kramer
