Luis Riu, CEO of RIU Hotels & Resorts
RIU Hotels & Resorts is not only about hotels. There is a team of professionals behind it dedicated to creating experiences and unforgettable memories. And at the head of it all is Luis Riu, our CEO, directly responsible for the Expansion, Design, Construction and Marketing of all our hotels. His vision, instinct and passion is a source of inspiration to everybody working at RIU Hotels. That is why we are delighted to launch a new section in which he personally shares his personal thoughts, knowledge and plans. Are you with us?
30 March, 2023
The use of the RIU name for branding its hotels did not occur at the time of its founding as a family business in 1953. The first hotel to carry the family name was the Riu Palace Maspalomas, which opened in 1989. Before that, the chain's hotels were called Río, in honor of Luis Riu Bertrán's love of Western movies.
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16 February, 2023
Ramón Arroyo, Rafael Expósito, Naomi Riu, Félix Casado and José Manuel Celdrán have witnessed key moments in the history of RIU Hotels & Resorts, building the future of the group with their excellent work. All of them, like every member of RIU, bring something special to this great family.
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17 January, 2023
RIU Hotels & Resorts closes a very positive 2022 and faces a 2023 marked by inflation and uncertainty in the tourism industry. Luis Riu, CEO of RIU Hotels, is focused on hotel renovations in international destinations and Riu Plaza London Victoria’s opening to drive continued growth this year.
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9 November, 2022
Luis Riu, CEO of RIU Hotels & Resorts, reviews the chain's journey from its arrival in Cape Verde 20 years ago. From the opening of its first hotel, the Riu Funana, to the present day, RIU stands out as a driving force for development as well as a leading tourist magnet in this African destination.
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29 September, 2022
After five years working in the management of the hotels in Punta Cana, José Manuel Celdrán became the personal assistant to Luis Riu, CEO of RIU Hotels & Resorts, in 2000. Since then, Celdrán has become an “absolutely indispensable” person for Luis Riu.
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