Engineers at MIT have created a material that grows, strengthens and self-repairs by extracting carbon dioxide, through a process similar to the way that plants incorporate carbon dioxide into their growth tissues. It is a polymer material that, should there be an imperfection or superficial crack, would self-repair the affected area just with the presence...
The presence in Punta Cana of internationally recognized brands generates a very high level of competitiveness between hotels, which forces them to innovate, improve and renovate their facilities. The Spanish chain Riu has highlighted the great success of their new leisure concept “Riu Pool Party” in Punta Cana, where in 2018 Riu renovated their Riu...
With the rise of new technologies, customer expectations continue to grow. Consumers are increasingly demanding, especially in regards to quality of service. Those involved in the sector have to confront this trend and hotel technology is developing at an incessant rate throughout the world. In fact, in this sector, customer experience is the key to...
In response to the proposal of the Appointments and Remuneration Committee, the Board of Directors of Parques Reunidos has appointed José Díaz as the company’s new CEO. The Board considered Diaz capable of achieving four objectives: to improve the optimization of operations, strengthen the focus on the company’s traditional business, encourage corporate acquisitions and consolidate...
During 2018, we had the chance to learn more about the operation of waterparks, thanks to interviews with their managers and directors. A section of our newsletter that has been very well received and read by more than 5,000 of our subscribers every month. To welcome in the new year, we’re presenting the first interview...
A few days ago, at the ME Madrid Reina Victoria Hotel, a round table was held where architects and interior designers specialised in the hotel industry gathered to discuss and share ideas about the sector’s design trends. One of the conclusions shared by the participants is that hotel design is changing at a dizzying pace,...
News of 3D construction technology implementation appears with enviable frequency. Plastic elements, concrete and even metal, as we said last month, made with 3D printers are already a reality, or will be in the very near future. This month, ETH Zurich researchers surprised us with a new breakthrough: the application of 3D woven fabric for...
Amusement Logic is increasing its presence in the Caribbean, specifically in the Dominican Republic, with a new project in the hotel sector. The project consists of the installation of a children's aquatic leisure area and the equipment for a lazy river in a hotel in Bávaro.
This month, continuing our journey to water parks around the world, we meet Lionel Caro, the person responsible for the management of AkOatys waterpark, on the wonderful island of Reunion, who shares details about the park and its management. “The park started as the aquatic leisure area of a small resort hotel and only had...
