Luis Riu

Luis Riu

Luis Riu (#2340)

Global Rank #2340
Country Rank #27
Country Spain

Luis Riu is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 2 B
  • Hotels
  • Spain
  • M
  • 66 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #2,340
Country Rank #27
Net Worth $1.8B
Previous Worth $1.8B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country Spain
Industry Hotels
Age 66 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Residence Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Citizenship Spain

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 66
Source Of Wealth Hotels
Residence Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Citizenship Spain
Marital Status Married
Children 3
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $1.8B
Current Net Worth $1.8B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Luis Riu is co-CEO of Riu Hotels & Resorts, which he owns with his sister Carmen Guell, also a billionaire. The group, which operates 98 hotels in 21 countries, saw more than $4.5 billion in revenue and $150 million in net profit in 2024. Riu oversees the company's operations and expansion, both for its urban hotels and its Caribbean resort stronghold. He is a third-generation family member of the Riu hospitality empire, which he joined in the 1980s; he has since led its push into city hotels and all-inclusive luxury resorts. Riu also invests in new-build hotel projects in Mexico, the U.S., and Cape Verde.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

A snapshot of the list placements and rankings connected to Luis Riu.

#2274
Billionaires (2026)

Insights

Did You Know?

Riu is said to personally scout and approve every international resort location before its construction.

He was instrumental in the group's entry into New York City's Times Square hotel market in 2010.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Luis Riu's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.