Meliá Hotels International Joins the World Travel & Tourism Council as a Global Member

08 June 2026, Madrid, Spain: The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is happy to welcome Meliá Hotels International as a Global Member.

Founded in 1956 in Mallorca (Spain), Meliá Hotels International is among the world’s main hospitality corporations, with a powerful legacy constructed on greater than 70 years of expertise within the tourism sector. The firm is headquartered in Palma de Mallorca (Balearic Islands) and operates a world portfolio of lodges in 46 international locations worldwide, reflecting its in depth worldwide presence and continued development.

With greater than 400 lodges and a portfolio of 9 manufacturers, together with Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts, ME by Meliá, Paradisus by Meliá, Meliá Hotels & Resorts, and INNSiDE by Meliá, the corporate gives a various vary of experiences tailor-made to each leisure and enterprise vacationers. Meliá’s technique is rooted in innovation, sustainability, and a guest-centric strategy, positioning the group as a benchmark within the international hospitality business.

As a frontrunner in sustainable tourism, Meliá Hotels International has been acknowledged as Europe’s most sustainable lodge firm by S&P Global. The firm continues to drive accountable development via sturdy commitments to environmental safety, social impression, and digital transformation, creating long-term worth for stakeholders whereas enhancing the journey expertise.

Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO, stated: “We are proud to welcome Meliá Hotels International to WTTC. As a company rooted in Mediterranean hospitality yet operating across 46 countries, Meliá exemplifies how global scale can be successfully combined with a deep commitment to sustainability, community impact, and authentic guest experiences. Their long-standing leadership in responsible tourism, combined with a clear focus on innovation and talent, makes them a valuable voice within our global membership.

We look forward to working closely with Meliá to accelerate the transition towards a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient sector, while continuing to demonstrate the transformative power of Travel & Tourism as a driver of economic growth and cultural connection worldwide.”

Gabriel Escarrer, Chairman and CEO of Meliá Hotels International, stated: “As one of the leaders in the leisure hospitality sector, with 70 years of experience in the industry, Meliá has been an active participant in the major transformations the sector has undergone. Throughout this journey, we have learned the importance of coming together to achieve more ambitious goals and to drive the essential public-private collaboration from within the private tourism sector.

We also believe in the power and commitment of private companies to make a positive impact on society and the environment. In this context, the WTTC undoubtedly represents an indispensable platform for knowledge and for guiding the enhancement of tourism policies, supporting the transition towards a more profitable, sustainable, and globally influential future for our industry.”

^{About the World Travel & Tourism Council}

^{The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is the worldwide physique representing the personal sector of Travel & Tourism and the main authority on the sector’s financial and social contribution worldwide. Its members embody Chairmen, Presidents and CEOs of the world’s main journey and tourism corporations throughout lodges, airways, airports, cruise strains, tour operators, know-how platforms and locations, spanning each main area globally.}

^{WTTC works to advance sustainable development throughout the Travel & Tourism sector by driving collaboration between business leaders and governments, shaping international coverage, and offering authoritative analysis on the sector’s financial impression worldwide.}

^{About Meliá Hotels International}

^{Rooted in Mallorca (Spain), with a world footprint, Meliá Hotels International has advanced over seven a long time into one of many world’s main hospitality teams. Today, we’re proud to be acknowledged as Europe’s most sustainable lodge firm by S&P Global, and as a Top Employer Large Enterprise 2025, reflecting our unwavering dedication to excellence, innovation and accountable tourism.}

^{With a portfolio of over 400 lodges throughout key locations worldwide, we ship differentiated visitor experiences via our 9 distinct manufacturers: Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts, ME by Meliá, The Meliá Collection, Paradisus by Meliá, Meliá Hotels & Resorts, ZEL, INNSiDE by Meliá, Sol by Meliá, and Affiliated by Meliá. Each model is designed to fulfill the evolving expectations of our friends, whereas staying true to our Mediterranean roots and values.}

^{Our strategic concentrate on sustainability, expertise growth, and digital transformation continues to place Meliá as a benchmark within the international hospitality business, driving long-term worth for our stakeholders and creating significant experiences for thousands and thousands of vacationers world wide.}