Who is IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts?
Where are IBEROSTAR hotels located?
What is the difference between IBEROSTAR, IBEROSERVICE and IBEROSTATE?
What kind of activities does IBEROSTAR offer to guests?
How does IBEROSTAR compare to other all-inclusives?
Does IBEROSTAR have space for conventions and meetings?
Where are visitors from that travel to the Caribbean properties?
Who is IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts?
IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts is a division of GRUPO IBEROSTAR, a Spanish hospitality company. IBEROSTAR was founded by the Fluxá family in 1930 when they purchased several travel agencies, and today the fourth generation of the Fluxá family has immersed itself in the company, following the family's more than 75 years experience in the travel industry. GRUPO IBEROSTAR operates in 16 countries with a staff of more than 20,000.
The Grand Collection is defining a new category of luxury, adults-only, resorts and hotels, based on a concept of upscale vacationing that is stylish, and relaxed.
The Grand Collection includes:
- Luxurious hotels offering breathtaking views at spectacular locations
- Comprehensive amenities and comforts designed to fill guests' every whim
- Concierge and butler service, including 24-hour room service
- Spacious, elegant suites
- Ample bathrooms with marble flooring and counters, premium toiletries and amenities. The Caribbean Grand Hotels feature Gilchrist & Soames shampoos, soaps and lotions.
- First class entertainment
- Professional spa services
- World-class golf in many locations
- Magnificent swimming pools
- All Caribbean properties are all-inclusive
Where are IBEROSTAR hotels located?
We have more than 100 hotels in 16 countries around the world.- Spain: Majorca, Andalusia, Canary Islands
- Mediterranean and North Africa: Italy (Sardinia), Croatia, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, Tunisia, Morocco and Cape Verde.
- Caribbean: Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Cuba and Mexico.
- Latin America: Brazil and Grand Amazon luxury cruise ship.
What is the difference between IBEROSTAR, IBEROSERVICE and IBEROSTATE?
- IBEROSTAR is the hotels and resorts division of GRUPO IBEROSTAR.
- IBEROSERVICE provides ground services to approximately 4.5 million travelers each year and manages all aspects related to the reception of inbound tourists, including contracting hotels and coordinating local excursions in its destinations including Spain, Portugal, Venezuela, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Costa Rica and Brazil.
- IBEROSTATE is the international real estate division, which specializes in residential developments (golf villas and condos) within resort complexes. In the next five years, IBEROSTATE will invest in four residential projects that will include golf courses, restaurants and shopping centers in the Dominican Republic, Brazil, Mexico, and Morocco.
What kind of activities does IBEROSTAR offer to guests?
- Dining. IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts offers an all-inclusive dining experience, incorporating regional culinary offerings in its variety of upscale dining choices to ensure guests can indulge their palates with a taste of authentic destination cuisine. Iberostar's hotels offer a wide variety of food, from gourmet buffets with local and traditional cuisine to a la carte and themed restaurants. Specialty restaurants include: Mexican, Italian, Gourmet, Japanese, Steakhouse, French, Mediterranean, etc.
- Golf. IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts have some of the world's best golf courses designed by prolific golf architects including P.B. Dye. The 18-hole IBEROSTAR Playa Paraíso Golf Club (Mexico) is part of the Playa Paraiso Resort and ranks as the 13th best course in Mexico. Dye has designed courses at the new Iberostar Bahía (Brazil), the IBEROSTAR Bavaro (Dominican Republic) and the IBEROSTAR resort in Marrakesh.
- Spas. IBEROSTAR designs innovative spas and treatment facilities to meet the latest trends in relaxation and personal wellness. IBEROSTAR spa facilities include treatment rooms, thalassotherapy and steam baths. Treatments range from relaxing massages on the beach to holistic therapies that soother the mind, body and soul.
- Kid's Activities. IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts properties offer spacious playgrounds and children's pools, where families can safely enjoy the water. Lucy's Mini-Clubs, for children ages 4-12, offer fully-supervised, age-appropriate activities, such as painting, swimming, sandcastle building contests, movies and Olympic Games. IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts also provides a babysitting service for moms and dads looking for a quiet evening.
- Fitness. The 'Fit & Fun' program offers up to 19 different activities (Pilates, aqua gym, aqua fit, stretching, aerobics, Nordic Walking) allowing guests to enjoy the outdoors and their vacation destination while staying fit. The program offers specific courses, professional instructors, routes, itineraries and everything necessary for a healthy vacation.
- Entertainment. The Starfriends, a multinational and multilingual team, are in charge of entertaining Iberostar guests. Every morning and afternoon Starfriends lead a variety of outdoor activities including volleyball, darts, archery, soccer, horseshoes, air gun, stretching, aqua gym, water basketball, etc. For those guests that prefer activities away from the water, IBEROSTAR also offers bike tours, Spanish lessons, meringue lessons, salsa lessons, Ibero Dance, tennis, ping pong, etc.
- In the evenings, Starfriends perform shows at the theaters located on each property. Shows include: Miss Iberostar, Ideal Couple and Iberogrammy (which include guest participation), or Las Vegas, Musical Highlights, Boogie Nights, Star World, Hollywood, Pirates, Magic, Tropical Fantasia (only at the Grand), and Big Band (only at the Grand).
- The Grand Collection offers additional options, such as Thai-Chi, yoga, spinning, ballroom lessons, aerodance, anti-stress programs, cooking lessons, wine tasting, and cocktail lessons.
How does IBEROSTAR compare to other all-inclusives?
- IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts provides unique vacation experiences, rooted in superior customer service and quality, in the world's most popular vacation destinations.
- The IBEROSTAR all-inclusive experience includes tips and taxes, food and beverages, non-motorized water sports, entertainment, and resort activities.
- IBEROSTAR's wide range of hotels and resorts offer locations on the world's most beautiful beaches, stunning architecture enhanced with locally inspired décor, impressive reception areas and lobbies with comfortable seating, dining rooms and a la carte restaurants offering fine cuisine, spectacular outdoor pools and aqua bars with cushioned sun beds, pools surrounded by beautifully cultivated lush gardens featuring local flora, proximity to the best golf courses in the world, and spas and wellness services with the newest techniques and treatments.
Does IBEROSTAR have space for conventions and meetings?
IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts has meeting spaces and conference centers for all types and sizes of workshops and seminars, featuring state-of-the-art technology and comprehensive events and catering services. For incentive-based trips, the destinations and properties are beautiful, offer many activities and provide high-quality service - something for everyone. IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts have Congress and Convention centers, some of which include:- Congress and Exhibitions Center Islantilla (Huelva, Spain). It has 18 conference and meeting rooms and a big amphitheatre for 1,100 people.
- Congress and Exhibitions Center Campo de Gibraltar (Cádiz, Spain). It has 8 conference and meeting rooms, an auditorium for 1,100 people and two big exhibitions rooms (more than 10,700 square feet).
- Convention Center Playa Paraíso (Mexico). It has seven conference rooms and an auditorium for 1,200 people (more than 15,800 square feet).
- Hammamet Medina Yasmine Convention Center (Tunisia). It has six meeting rooms, an exhibition hall (more than 5,300 square feet) and an auditorium for 1,300 people.
- Kos Internacional Convention Center (Greece). It has 20 meeting rooms (more than 43,000 square feet) for 5,000 people. Moreover it has two exhibition halls (more than 32,200 square feet).
- Convention Center Rethymnon (Crete). It has six big meeting rooms for 400 people and more than 10,700 square feet in the open air. Moreover, it has its own kitchen, all perfectly equipped to celebrate any event.
- Convention Center Anthelia. It has nine meeting rooms for 550 people. These are equipped with cutting-edge audiovisual technology and Wi-Fi.
Where are visitors from that travel to the Caribbean properties?
- USA 41.1 %
- UK 13.6 %
- Canada 13.0 %
- Germany 8.7 %
- Benelux 6.4 %
- Spain 6 %
Does IBEROSTAR have any green initiatives?
- IBEROSTAR firmly believes in preserving the environment and is focused on measures that optimize water and energy use and optimize purchasing procedures and encourage suppliers to minimize packaging.
- We also require our hotels to use biodegradable detergents (Ecolab).
- IBEROSTAR respects the local environment by incorporating nature in its hotels' overall design through the replanting of indigenous plants and the creation of habitats for local wildlife. Iberostar collaborates with national and local authorities to maintain and recover local wildlife. The company also has biologists and experts on staff.
- All of IBEROSTAR's Majorcan establishments have obtained their environmental certification under the European Union's EMAS regulations and the UNE-EN-ISO 1400:2004 standard. All of Iberostar's resorts worldwide are working towards these standards, to show the company's commitment to the environment.
- Since 2000, IBEROSTAR has included environmental criteria in its procurement policy concerning the selection and approval of suppliers.
What are IBEROSTAR's expansion plans?
IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts is planning to significantly increase its portfolio over the next five years, strengthening its presence in geographical areas where hotels already exists, as well as diversifying its product portfolio into new segments of the hotel business and into international destinations. © IBEROSTAR HOTELES Y APARTAMENTOS S.L. | Legal Notice | Privacy Policy | Site Map