Meliá Hotels International
July 26, 2026
July 26, 2026
Founded in 1956 in Mallorca, Spain, Meliá Hotels International is one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, operating more than 400 hotels across over 40 countries. The group offers a diverse portfolio of brands catering to luxury, premium, lifestyle, and leisure travellers, with a strong focus on authentic experiences, sustainability, and warm Spanish hospitality.
Meliá Brands
Gran Meliá: Ultra-luxury hotels and resorts combining Spanish heritage with bespoke experiences.
Target Audience: Luxury leisure travellers, affluent couples, VIPs, celebrities, honeymooners.
ME by Meliá: Contemporary lifestyle hotels focused on design, fashion, art, gastronomy and nightlife.
Target Audience: Millennials, Gen Z, couples, creatives, luxury lifestyle travellers.
The Meliá Collection: Handpicked luxury boutique hotels celebrating local culture and individuality.
Target Audience: Cultural explorers, boutique luxury travellers, discerning couples.
Paradisus by Meliá: Luxury all-inclusive beachfront resorts with immersive destination experiences.
Target Audience: Families, couples, destination weddings, luxury all-inclusive travellers.
Meliá Hotels & Resorts: Premium hotels and resorts offering comfort, wellness and leisure.
Target Audience: Families, business travellers, leisure guests, MICE groups.
Zel: Lifestyle resort brand inspired by the Mediterranean way of life, created with Rafael Nadal.
Target Audience: Young couples, active travellers, wellness seekers, lifestyle enthusiasts.
INNSiDE by Meliá: Modern urban hotels with a creative and flexible approach.
Target Audience: Business travellers, digital nomads, city explorers, millennials.
Sol by Meliá: Fun-filled beach and resort hotels focused on holidays.
Target Audience: Families, leisure travellers, groups, value-conscious holidaymakers.
Meliá Hotels International has a presence across four major continents:
Europe
Countries: Spain, Germany, Portugal, Italy, France, UK, Croatia, Greece, Malta, Switzerland, Austria, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Bulgaria, Montenegro
No of hotels: 240+
Asia
Countries: Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, China, Malaysia, Laos, Myanmar
No. of Hotels: 65+
Americas & Caribbean
Countries: Mexico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Brazil, USA, Jamaica, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Venezuela
No of Hotels: 100+
Africa
Countries: Tanzania, Morocco, Cape Verde
No of Hotels: 20+
As of 2026, Meliá Hotels International operates over 360 hotels across more than 40 countries worldwide. Spain remains its largest market, followed by a strong presence across Europe, the Caribbean, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.
For more information visit: www.melia.com