Sean O'Neill, Skift
Meliá has followed the path of Disney and Carnival to introduce wearable tech. But it has taken the concept further, enabling nearby merchants like Starbucks to also accept payments made by guests via its new smart wristbands.
10 months ago
Hannah Sampson, Skift
The travel industry is still trying to figure out the best way to deal with overtourism — but just the fact that so many players are talking about the issue is a good thing.
10 months ago
Deanna Ting, Skift
Spanish hotelier Melia Hotels is determined to show the world that it offers more than just sun-and-sand resorts.
11 months ago
Claire Boobbyer, Skift
Although Cuba won't say it, the country is ill-prepared for the influx of new visitors and the necessary development.
3 years ago
Dalia Fahmy and Golnar Motevalli, Bloomberg
Melia Hotels and Accor Hotels are among the early movers in global chains' return to Iran after an ugly exit in 1979. The parliamentary gains of moderate politicians in Iran's recent elections may give foreign businesses a bit of a confidence boost.
3 years ago
Mike Stone and Mitra Taj, Reuters
U.S. hotel chains are in the unfavorable position of going up against European brands that have already established a strong presence on the island.
4 years ago