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In 2024, the company’s expansion plans include an initial goal of opening more than twenty hotels and continuing to sign as many new projects.
3 months ago
The new Novotel Rayong Star Convention Centre is the newest hotel from Accor’s Novotel brand in Rayong, Thailand, while the first INNSiDE by Melia hotel to open in Thailand just opened its doors, too.
9 months ago
Hotels
Spain-based hotel group Melia has been looking for partners to grow, and it may have found one in the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.
Sean O'Neill | 12 months ago
We bet that Hyatt or one of its rivals will partner with Meliá by 2025, adding a bigger loyalty program and scale efficiencies. But the Spanish leader in resort locations worldwide should reject any offer that would dilute its strategy. Call it turn-down service.
Sean O'Neill | 1 year ago
Tourism
Thousands of people will be experiencing the benefits of remote work, and no doubt telling their employers all about it once they return.
Clara-Laeila Laudette and Corina Pons, Reuters | 3 years ago
Kudos to the two companies for coming out on top of The Wall Street Journal's ranking. But shame on the rest of the sector. Time to do better.
Sean O'Neill, Skift | 4 years ago
Coronavirus
Another hotel chain cautions on the coronavirus impact. While it is mostly hurting Asian operations at the moment, companies are no doubt keeping a close eye on events in Europe.
Reuters | 4 years ago
The implications of this decision by U.S. authorities are ominous for travel. What other industries will be hit by this? And let's remember that President Trump once reportedly explored opening his own hotel in Cuba.
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.
Sean O'Neill, Skift | 6 years ago
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.
Hannah Sampson, Skift | 6 years ago
