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RIU Hotels

RIU Hotels & Resorts is a leading international hospitality group and one of the largest hotel chains in Spain, operating over 100 properties across 20 countries. Founded as a family business in Mallorca, the company has grown into a global powerhouse specializing in sun-and-beach resorts and urban hotels under the Riu Plaza brand. With a workforce of over 30,000 employees, RIU is a major player in the global tourism industry, known for its high standards of service and all-inclusive holiday models. For international professionals, RIU offers a diverse range of opportunities ranging from corporate roles at its Palma de Mallorca headquarters to operational management in major tourist destinations like the Canary and Balearic Islands. The company is particularly notable for providing staff accommodation for many of its island-based roles, significantly lowering the barrier for relocation. Given its international clientele, RIU highly values multilingual candidates, especially those proficient in English, German, or Spanish, making it a prime employer for expats in the hospitality sector.

Palma de Mallorca, SpainHospitality34000 employeesFounded 1953www.riu.com

Company History

Founded in 1953 by the Riu family in Palma de Mallorca, the company started with a single hotel, the San Francisco. It expanded internationally in 1991 with its first hotel in the Dominican Republic and has since remained a family-run business, currently managed by the third generation of the Riu family.

For International Professionals

  • Frequently provides free or subsidized staff accommodation for roles located in the Canary and Balearic Islands.
  • Headquartered in Palma de Mallorca, offering corporate career paths in Revenue Management, Marketing, and Digital Transformation.
  • Operates a global internal mobility program across 20 countries, including destinations in the Caribbean and Africa.
  • High demand for multilingual staff due to a diverse international guest base, particularly from Germany, the UK, and the USA.

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