The InterContinental Lisbon, a luxury hotel with 40 years of experience, joined the IHG Group in October 2014. The hotel provides service for both leisure and business travellers and employs 200 team members.
Casa Rural Rosalia is an accessible, automated rural accommodation designed to host individuals with severe mobility challenges. This initiative is led by a micro-enterprise dedicated to sustainability and inclusion, emphasising environmental stewardship and ensuring accessibility without physical or social barriers. The accommodation currently holds 2 environmental management labels, including the Andalusian Natural Park Brand since March 2009 and the Certificate of Accession to the European Charter for Sustainable Tourism in May 2010.
Founded in 2004, InOut Hostel was founded as a special employment centre by the non-profit organisation Icària Iniciatives Socials. The establishment provides 250 private and shared dormitories for tourists.
The Samuel Hotel was established in 2022 as a property of the Dalata Hotel Group, the largest hotel company in Ireland. The hotel provides accommodation services to both business and leisure travellers.
MarSenses is a hospitality brand that operates in the Balearic Island with 4 hotels in Mallorca and 2 in Menorca, with a total of 450 employees. The company aims to create memorable Mediterranean experiences.
Albergo Etico Roma is a socially responsible, non-profit hotel located in Rome. The hotel is part of the Albergo Etico network and the second of its kind in Italy, focusing on promoting social inclusion and accessibility. The hotel employs 20 individuals of which 12 have a disability.
Trigon Hotels employs 300 employees to run three properties in Cork, Ireland, and has been in business since 2009. Their services include accommodation, dining and conference facilities for both leisure and corporate guests.
Electra Hotels and Resorts has been in the hospitality industry for over 60 years with six properties throughout Greece. The organisation is committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences while positively contributing to local communities. Thirty years ago, Margarita Guarantee introduced Greece’s first job-matching platform specifically designed for individuals with intellectual disabilities, helping them secure employment by connecting them with potential employers.
The Hotel Principe di Savoia, known more simply as Principe, is a historic Milanese hotel. When the hotel first opened as ‘Principe e Savoia’ in 1927, its chosen square was on the outskirts of the ‘heart’ of Milan, but the location near to Stazione Centrale made it perfectly positioned for burgeoning business tycoons of the era. The hotel’s central location is within easy walking distance of the newly built Porta Nuova district, with its breathtaking architecture, and the art-loving Brera district’s bustling galleries and art studios. In 2003 the hotel was acquired by the Dorchester Collection, a London-based company wholly owned by the Brunei Investment Agency.
In today’s rapidly evolving tourism industry, developing a strategic approach on skills development within organisations is crucial for a futureproof sector and workforce to remain competitive and responsive to changing market demands. In this series of best practices we highlight key areas of skills development necessary for the digital and sustainable transformation and inclusive tourism growth. We discuss best practices that have been carefully selected in the PANTOUR project countries to get inspired. In this blog, we zoom in to Spain for the best practice HOSBEC.