Joivy Focuses on Southern and Northern Spain for Flexible Accommodation Expansion

The pan-European platform of living Joivy is ready to take a new leap in its growth strategy in Spain. After consolidating its presence in the medium and long-stay segments, the company is actively considering its landing on the short-stay market, with a clear focus on key regions such as Andalusia, the Valencian Community and Bilbao.

This move, revealed by Joivy's director of operations in Spain, Laura G. Valenzuela, represents a natural evolution in the company's business model. Joivy, which operates under the DoveVivo umbrella, already manages a diversified portfolio that includes colivingbuild to rent and student residences. The foray into short-stay accommodation would allow them to offer a full spectrum of Flexible Accommodation, capturing different demand segments and optimising the occupancy of its assets.

The choice of Andalusia, Valencia and Bilbao is no coincidence. These regions combine a strong tourist attraction with a growing economic and business dynamism, which generates a constant demand both for holiday stays and for business trips or events. These are mature markets but with a high growth potential for a professionalised operator such as Joivy.

Joivy's short-stay strategy could include different formats, ranging from serviced flats to aparthotels, The company's philosophy is to offer design-led spaces, integrated technology and a high quality customer experience. This approach would allow them to differentiate themselves in an often fragmented market and to compete with both traditional hotel offerings and other hospitality operators. Flexible Accommodation.

The interest of a pan-European player such as Joivy in the Spanish short stay segment is a clear indicator of the strength and attractiveness of this market. It demonstrates that, beyond the regulatory debates, the demand for short-stay accommodation in Spain is Flexible Accommodation The demand for quality continues to grow, and major operators are willing to invest to meet this demand and to further professionalise the offer.

The next Vitur events will be held in Madrid, 1 October and in Seville on November 26th, and will once again be the meeting point for operators, investors and companies in the sector to boost their business, establish strategic alliances with the various stakeholders involved and access all the news, trends and opportunities in the sector from leading speakers and companies.

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