The Catalan Apsis Hotels chain starts its process of European expansion by opening its first establishment in France on 15th June: the hotel Apsis Luchon. The hotel is in the French Pyrenees, 35 kilometres from Vielha. The new, 4-star establishment, is in a completely restored late 19th century palace in the main street of the village of Luchon. The refurbishment process maintained the main façade, giving the interior an avant-garde design and modern installations. The hotel, with 40 rooms, is scarcely 100 metres from the chair lift to one of the ski slopes of the region.Apsis hotels was born in 2003 and has undergone a rapid expansion process. The year 2004 closed with six establishments, whereas in 2005 there were already 13. The chain has hotels in Madrid, Barcelona, Girona, Andorra and now, in Luchon.The expansion outside Spain forms part of the objectives that Apsis Hotels has set for the short-medium term, in addition to maintaining its objectives of consolidation and expansion at home. This year, the eighth hotel will be opened in Barcelona, and in 2007 Apsis Hotels is planning its first opening in Paris.
Laura Malone
hoteles@hosteltur.com
