Follow Melia Hotels International (BME: MEL) in one feed. This hub gathers the latest news, earnings and openings across Melia’s resorts and city hotels, curated from trusted sources. Stay on top of a leading Spanish hotel group.
-
AI-Driven Interfaces Replace Traditional Search as Hotels Aim for Recommendability Over SEO Rankings by 2026
22 July 2026🏨 AI is essential in hotels by 2026, shifting focus from SEO to data consistency for recommendation. The 2026 World Cup analysis shows cities with limited hotel supply saw high ADR gains, while dynamic pricing outperformed static rates. The Gallivant, East Sussex, highlights small hotels’ tech advantages due to agility. Amsterdam’s city tax may hit 20% by 2031. Sunborn London cut check-in time from 8 to 1 minute. Winnow aims to prevent over $1 billion in food waste globally.
-
Accor and Meliá Enter Student Housing Market with New Partnerships and Mixed-Use Models in Europe
20 July 2026🏠 Meliá is negotiating to manage student residences owned by Stoneshield, which became its second-largest shareholder with a 9.5% stake in May. On July 13, CEO Gabriel Escarrer revealed these discussions. Accor plans to introduce its JO&JOE brand into at least five French student housing projects with Aken Écosystèmes. The Social Hub, backed by GIC and APG, operates 21 student hotels. The trend indicates growing hotel group interest in hybrid hospitality models.
-
Innside Manchester Refurbishes 208 Rooms with Sustainable Upgrades to Mark 10 Years of Trading
20 July 2026📍 Innside Manchester refurbished its 208 bedrooms and suites for its 10th anniversary. The upgrades, including bedside USB and USB-C charging ports and smart TVs with Chromecast, align it with sister hotels in Newcastle and Liverpool. Meliá Hotels International implemented sustainability-focused renovations using oak-inspired vinyl flooring and repurposed fixtures. Garry Fortune, UK operations director, emphasized enhancing guest comfort and maintaining brand alignment. The redesign aims to create a welcoming environment for both business and leisure travelers.
-
Hospitality Social Media Summit to Debut at Chicago Booth London with Two-Day Program and Six-Month Digital Development
16 July 2026📱 The Hospitality Social Media Summit will take place at Chicago Booth School of Business in London on September 3-4, 2026. This two-day event provides executive education for hospitality social leaders, followed by six months of digital development. Led by industry experts like Whitney Reynolds, Laura Ferrari, and Santiago García Solimei, the program focuses on strategic social media management, practical labs, and AI applications. Delegates leave with actionable frameworks, plans, and a certified completion certificate.
-
Meliá Hotels International Secures UNE 19601, ISO 37001, and G++ Corporate Governance Certifications from AENOR
16 July 2026🏨 Meliá Hotels International renews its UNE 19601 Criminal Compliance certification and earns ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery and Corporate Governance certifications, validated by AENOR. The company achieved a G++ rating in governance, affirming its commitment to integrity and transparency. Founded in 1956 in Mallorca, Spain, Meliá operates over 380 hotels across 40+ countries. It is recognized as Europe’s most sustainable hotel company by S&P Global, highlighting its focus on sustainability and responsible tourism.
-
Booking Holdings Unifies B2B Wholesale Operations for Booking.com, Agoda, and Priceline, Reselling Hotel Inventory at Scale
15 July 2026🏨 North America hotel guest satisfaction hit a record high of 665/1,000 in JD Power’s 30th study. Hotel restaurant bookings rose 13% annually, with OpenTable highlighting F&B as a key driver. Booking Holdings unified its B2B wholesale model across platforms like Booking.com, Agoda, and Priceline, reshaping the distribution debate. Urban Cowboy expanded to four hotels over 12 years with zero marketing. Notable openings: Six Senses AMAALA, Beldersoy Resort, Wilde Porto, Mangia’s Sardinia Resort, Hacienda del Mar, and lyf Chinatown Singapore.
-
IHG Launches ChatGPT Booking App Across 7,000+ Hotels as China’s Travel Economy Targets $3.5 Trillion by 2036
4 June 2026📈 Hilton’s 2026 Trends Report reveals that human-centered leadership and mentorship are key for staff engagement, according to surveys of over 2,000 U.S. workers. IHG launched a ChatGPT booking app, spanning 7,000+ hotels, enhancing real-time pricing and availability searches. China’s travel economy grew 9.9% to $1.8 trillion, projected to hit $3.5 trillion by 2036, according to WTTC. Meliá exited 15 Cuban hotels over challenging conditions. AI’s role in hospitality and sustainability remains complex.
-
Meliá Hotels International Halts Services at 15 Cuban Hotels Due to Operational and Security Concerns
4 June 2026📈 On May 26, Meliá Hotels International announced the immediate cessation of management and commercialization services for 15 hotels in Cuba owing to geopolitical and economic challenges. This decision affects hotels like Gran Hotel Bristol Habana Vieja and Paradisus Varadero. The majority were non-operational due to energy constraints and reduced demand. The company emphasizes an orderly disengagement and transparent communication with stakeholders, while monitoring future opportunities in Cuba.
-
Meliá Hotels Expands in Argentina with Two New Projects in Mendoza, Opening in 2028 with 250 Rooms Total
4 June 2026🏨 Meliá Hotels International expands in Mendoza, Argentina, signing projects: Meliá Mendoza and Meliá Collection Valle de Uco, set to open in 2028. Meliá Mendoza offers 140 rooms in the city center, while the Valle de Uco location, 100 km away, features 110 rooms and branded residences. Meliá operates six hotels in Argentina, with five more in progress, reflecting growth in this high-demand market. These projects partner with Grupo Almarena, enhancing their strategic alliance.
-
Duetto and FLYR Hospitality Redefine RMS Category with New AI-Driven Strategies, Signaling Industry Shift
12 May 2026💻 Duetto, backed by GrowthCurve since 2024, rebranded as a Revenue and Profit Operating System (RP-OS) in 2025, while FLYR Hospitality shifted to a Revenue Strategy Platform. Duetto underwent leadership changes, hiring four C-suite executives in seven months and acquired HotStats. Duetto expanded its partnership with Meliá and secured Preferred Hotels & Resorts, covering 625 luxury independents. The company operates within a parent firm that has raised over $500M, focusing on AI-native architecture for optimization and forecasting.
-
Global Hotel Groups Report Q1 2026 RevPAR Growth, Despite Regional Challenges in Middle East and Cuba
12 May 2026🌎 Q1 2026 saw RevPAR growth for Accor, Hilton, Marriott, IHG, Hyatt, and Meliá, with increases ranging from +3.6% (Hilton) to +5.4% (Hyatt). However, Middle East RevPAR fell by 3.9% for Hyatt, while Meliá’s Cuba operations faced a RevPAR drop of 8.6% due to U.S. intervention. In contrast, Europe surged with RevPAR up to +15.5% for Meliá, driven by Italy’s Winter Olympics. Asia-Pacific and Greater China showed strong growth for Hyatt and Marriott.
-
Hospitality Industry Faces Structural Reset: Managing Directors Must Retain Cash, Labor, and Ownership Responsibilities
6 May 2026📈 2025-2026 has confirmed a structural reset in hotel economics, with rising labor costs surpassing revenue growth since 2019. Capital is tighter, and ADR alone won’t restore margins. Managing directors must directly handle cash discipline, labor relations, and ownership communication. Labor costs are a major expense, increasing faster than revenue. Capital constraints in 2026 demand operational judgment from MDs to ownership, bypassing intermediaries. A clear MD signature in these areas is crucial for asset stability.
-
Stonebridge Appoints Paul Eckert as Chief Operating Officer, Bringing Over 30 Years of Hospitality Experience
5 May 2026🏨 Stonebridge, a Denver-based hotel management company, appointed Paul Eckert as COO. Eckert, with over 30 years in hospitality leadership, was previously COO at Trailborn Hotels & Resorts. His career includes roles at Davidson Hospitality Group, Interstate Hotels & Resorts, and Omni Hotels & Resorts. Eckert aims to enhance execution and expand margins at Stonebridge. CEO Rob Smith praised Eckert’s operational expertise and commitment to maximizing owner investment value.
-
TRIBE Launches Vinyl Club in 2026, Enhancing Brand Identity with Curated Music Experiences Across Global Hotels
16 April 2026🎵 In April 2026, TRIBE launched the Vinyl Club for Record Store Day. It includes listening stations in select hotels and a limited-edition LP “New Grounds” with 1,000 copies. The initiative is backed by partnerships with local record shops and Radio Nova. TRIBE’s expansion includes 20 hotels worldwide as of November 2024, with plans for 35 more by late 2025. Accor’s ALL loyalty program surpassed 100 million members in 2025, and Marriott Media monetizes data from 237 million Bonvoy members.
-
Major Hotel Brands Focus on Extending Customer Engagement Beyond Rooms with New Lifestyle and Wellness Initiatives
14 April 2026🛌 In 2025, Accor launched the Novotel 37 Collective, focusing on wellness beyond hotel visits. Marriott engaged 237 million members through an advertising network, while Accor integrated 100 million loyalty members into a leisure ecosystem. COMO Group opened an online shop, and Mandarin Oriental, Sofitel, and ME by Meliá introduced capsule clothing collections. Major hotel brands are redefining themselves by engaging with customers throughout their daily lives, extending their influence beyond hotel stays.
-
Meliá Hotels International Enters Tunisia with Five-Hotel, 3,000-Room Expansion Plan by 2030
26 March 2026🏨 Meliá Hotels International plans to operate five hotels in Tunisia with Management Hospitality Group, targeting 3,000 rooms by 2030. The rollout begins in Mahdia with a 307-room resort in 2023, followed by hotels in Tabarka, Monastir, Djerba, and Tunis City between 2027-2029. Tunisia garners over 11 million visitors annually, aligning with Meliá’s strategy to expand in leisure-driven markets. Revenue rose from €2.06 billion in 2024 to €2.10 billion in 2025, and hotel portfolio grew from 390 to 400.
-
Meliá Hotels International Expands in the Maldives With Opening of Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives
20 March 2026This article was written by Hotel Executive. Click here to read the original article Maldives, South Ari Atoll. March 20, 2026 The horizon of Meliá Hotels & Resorts expands to one of the most coveted destinations on the planet: the Maldives. The most international and renowned brand of Meliá Hotels International has opened the doors of Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives, a five-star, all-inclusive resort that invites guests to discover the essence of the Indian Ocean in an unparalleled natural setting,…
-
Emerging Travel Group Partners with Meliá Hotels to Add 400 Properties Across 40 Countries to Its Portfolio
18 March 2026📅 ETG partners with Meliá Hotels International, integrating over 400 properties across 40 countries, including Spain, Italy, and the UAE. This expands ETG’s inventory to over 250,000 listings, part of 3.2 million options from 350 suppliers. Meliá’s API offers real-time availability and flexible payments. ETG’s strategy, active since 2023, boosts direct supply connections by 40%. The group reports a $4.8 billion transaction value for 2025 and handles 40,000 bookings daily. Based in the UAE, ETG employs over 3,900 people in…
-
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin – Week Ending 6 March 2026
10 March 2026PPHE reacquires Park Plaza London Waterloo for £147.9m while Nordeste Properties buys Meliá Bilbao for €63m in major European deals.
-
Hotel President Budapest Joins Affiliated by Meliá Network, Marking Meliá’s First Presence in Hungary
6 March 2026🏨 Hotel President Budapest, a 152-room four-star property, joins Affiliated by Meliá network, giving Meliá Hotels International its first presence in Hungary. Located near the Danube, the hotel features 267 m² of meeting spaces and a rooftop terrace. It will convert to INNSiDE by Meliá over the next three years. Meliá’s entry strengthens Budapest’s competitive hospitality landscape amidst recent expansions by Radisson and JO&JOE, reflecting its European network expansion and strategic growth initiatives.
-
SevenStay Group Opens Third Luxury Aparthotel in Liverpool Targeting Corporate and Leisure Markets
4 March 2026🏨 SevenStay Group will open a new luxury aparthotel in Liverpool at 60 Old Hall Street on Saturday, March 7. After 12 months of refurbishment, the venue will feature 44 serviced apartments, accommodating up to six guests, with options including balconies, fully equipped kitchens, and some with Jacuzzi baths. Amenities include full fibre Wi-Fi, a concierge, and access to a nearby gym. A vegan café, The Wild Root, will open at the site in April.
-
Leading North American Hotel Wellness with Marriott’s Suzanne Holbrook
2 March 2026💪 Suzanne Holbrook, Marriott’s Head of Global Spa, Fitness, and Wellness, is revolutionizing hotel wellness globally with innovative technologies. By 2030, the global spa industry is forecasted to grow from $95 billion in 2021 to over $185 billion. At The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Amelia Island, services like TheraLight 360 and Mind Sync Mediation offer advanced wellness experiences. The JW Marriott Parq Vancouver’s Serene Escape Package includes multisensory treatments, reflecting a shift towards results-driven wellness beyond traditional spa offerings.
-
Meliá’s Upmarket Bet Pays Off in Spain. Cuba Is Another Story
26 February 2026🏨 Meliá Hotels saw a 23.6% increase in net profit, surpassing €200 million in 2025. The company expects 2026 revenue per available room (RevPAR) to grow in the low- to mid-single-digit range. Spain is key, generating approximately 49% of its operating profit. The strategy focuses on higher rates and a premium brand mix, with partnerships over real estate investments. The company’s performance in Cuba demonstrates sensitivity to external shocks.
-
Casago Expands First Coast Presence with Impact Holdings Franchise Across Northeast Florida and Coastal Georgia
25 February 2026February 25, 2026 – Northeast Florida and Georgia’s Golden Isles – Casago, a premier franchise-based vacation rental management company, today announced the expansion of its franchise footprint with the transition of Vacasa’s St. Augustine, Amelia Island, and St. Simons Island markets to Casago First Coast. The markets are now owned and operated by Impact Holdings, a family-run hospitality company with more than 40 years of hospitality experience. The transition brings enhanced local leadership and market-level decision-making to three high-demand coastal destinations…
-
Meliá debuts its first hotel in The Maldives
18 February 2026🌊 Meliá Hotels International opened Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives in January, expanding its global reach to South Ari Atoll, Maldives. Guests reach the resort with a 30-minute seaplane from Malé International Airport. It features 100 oceanfront villas, four dining venues, and activities like snorkeling. Visitors enjoy two infinity pools and a spa. Gabriel Escarrer, CEO, highlights the Maldives as an exclusive destination. Meliá runs over 400 hotels globally.
