Hilton is rapidly expanding its resort portfolio in Europe, with 10 hotels opening in time for summer across its Curio Collection by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton and DoubleTree by Hilton brands.

“Guest demand for high quality resorts in both longstanding international hotspots and up and coming leisure destinations is growing, leading to increased interest from owners in developing resorts under Hilton brands,” said Patrick Fitzgibbon, senior vice-president, Development, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Hilton. “Last year alone, more than a fifth of our openings in Europe, Middle East and Africa were resort hotels and, working with a wide range of owners, we are looking forward to continued growth across this market segment, particularly in Mediterranean island destinations. With 10 European resort hotels due to open in time for the summer season, we’re introducing outstanding properties to popular destinations including Ibiza, the Algarve and Crete, expanding our range of resorts across the region under different brands.”

Ahead of this year’s International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF), Hilton announced it had signed franchise agreements for four hotels:

• Hilton Alvor, a newly-developed property in Portugal’s Algarve region expected to open in 2026, which will offer 363 guestrooms, five restaurants, three bars, six swimming pools, more than 12,000 square feet of meeting and event space, and a spa (franchise agreement with Mercan Group);
• Cala San Miguel Hotel Ibiza, Curio Collection by Hilton, a 196-key property with three restaurants, two bars, two swimming pool, and beach and sea access, opening this summer in the northern region of the Spanish island (franchise agreement with Hotel Investment Partners);
• The Club Cala San Miguel Hotel Ibiza, Curio Collection by Hilton, an adults-recommended hotel with 96 guestrooms, two restaurants, two bars, pool and fitness center, also opening this summer and located moments away from Cala San Miguel Hotel Ibiza (franchise agreement with Hotel Investment Partners);
• and (shown top of post) Numo Ierapetra Beach Resort Crete, Curio Collection by Hilton (franchise agreement with NUMO Hospitality), an exclusive beachfront property opening this summer in the southeastern corner of Crete, with 132 guestrooms and suites, two swimming pools, an indoor and outdoor gym, tennis court, and boutique spa.

The resort portfolio expansion also includes thesel planned openings across the Mediterranean in summer 2024: Isla Brown Chania Crete Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton; Isla Brown Corinthia Resort & Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton; Mangia’s Santa Teresa Sardinia, Curio Collection by Hilton; DoubleTree by Hilton Malta; and Keight Hotel Opatija, Curio Collection by Hilton.