Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts is to expand its portfolio in Spain with a seaside resort on the Mediterranean, which is said to focus on sustainable development and preserving natural environment.

Following its arrival in Spain in 2020, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts has announced that it is working with private equity investment company Emin Capital to open a 110-key hotel in Mallorca.

Originally opened in 1929, the existing hotel will undergo extensive renovations before it is unveiled as a Four Seasons experience in 2023. The property is located on a 3,000 acre plot of the Formentor Peninsula, offering access to a pristine beach, as well as a functioning vineyard a short five minute drive away.

“We are very excited to continue this momentum and expand our presence in this important market with a resort in Mallorca, offering guests a unique Four Seasons experience in a top European destination,” explained John Davidson President and CEO, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. “It is a privilege to work alongside Emin Capital to create a new vision for this exceptional property and we look forward to a successful partnership for many years to come.”

Formentor is a landmark of Mallorca in a key and unique setting in the Mediterranean,” added Jordi Badia, Chairman and CEO of Emin Capital. “For Emin Capital, the goal of our investment was to protect both, and to reinvigorate the resort with a great luxury brand such as Four Seasons. We are committed to implementing sustainable and green initiatives in our revitalisation of this property, while maintaining an exceptional design, facilities and renowned service.”

Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean, can be accessed via ferry or a short flight from Barcelona, with additional direct flights from many European cities. Mallorca’s natural beauty and easy accessibility long established the island as a top tourist destination for European and international travellers. Mallorca’s turquoise waters, limestone cliffs and lush greenery make the picturesque island one of the world’s most sought-after destinations.

All of the 110 rooms and suites will offer balconies with sea and forest views, allowing guests to soak in their beautiful surroundings. The renovations will be overseen by architects Estudio Lamela and SCT Estudio de Arquitectura with interior designs by Gilles & Boissier.

At the vineyard a short five-minute drive from the resort, guests can enjoy exclusive programming, including farm-to-table activities. The resort will also include an indoor restaurant, a beachfront restaurant and café, and a poolside bar and grill. Additional onsite activities will include tennis courts and beautiful spa facilities.

The project has been designed to respect and protect its natural surroundings through various environmental initiatives, such as the restoration of native vegetation and planting, reduced water consumption, rainwater harvesting and the use of greywater for landscape irrigation, heat recovery systems, solar power through the use of solar panels, and food waste management systems. Other initiatives include the use of electric vehicles and low energy consumption through a very considered design approach.

Four Seasons’ new project in Mallorca will become the second Four Seasons offering in Spain following the recent opening of Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Madrid in September of 2020.

European bathroom manufacturer, Geberit, has this week unveiled a brand-new partnership with Rio Olympic silver medallist, Victoria Thornley.

Thornley steps into the spotlight as Geberit ambassador for the AquaClean shower toilet and will feature in related materials moving forward, including a national advertising campaign.

The ambassadorship announcement follows the latest silver medal success for Victoria Thornley at April’s European Rowing Championships, as she counts down the weeks until Tokyo 2021.

Sophie Weston, channel marketing manager at Geberit UK, said: “We are delighted to announce our partnership with Victoria Thornley.

“Not only does Victoria have a passion and love for the water as a rower, she is also incredibly in tune and passionate about health and wellbeing, something we’re equally committed to by bringing the ultimate wellbeing solution to the bathroom with the AquaClean shower toilet.

“Through this exciting new partnership with Victoria we will continue to raise awareness of washing with water, a movement that has and continues to gather pace.”

Victoria Thornley commented: “I’m thrilled to be working with Geberit as ambassador for the Geberit AquaClean Shower Toilet.

“I have an incredibly close connection to water through rowing and I really like the feeling of washing with water. The AquaClean provides a fresh out-of-the-shower feeling thanks to its cutting-edge WhirlSpray technology, and eliminates the need for toilet paper, providing optimum hygiene in the bathroom.

“For me, success happens long before you get in the boat, and preparation is key in so much of what I do day-to-day to be successful. Preparation is an integral part of training and so having a bathroom routine that sets me up for the day and helps me to recover at the end of a session is really important.

“Technology is also of the highest importance to me, not only in my training but also in my everyday life, and the Geberit’s AquaClean is packed to the rafters with state-of-the-art technology, from its Whirlspray technology to my personal favourite, the heated seat!”

To find out more about the Geberit AquaClean shower toilet visit: www.geberit-aquaclean.com.