Meliá International hotel group goes even more global

Melia Hotels International, Spain's fast-growing international hotel group, has announced further ambitious global expansion of its luxury brands.

From Europe and Africa to Central America, Meliá is expanding its Iberian-accented empire.

In 2023, Meliá added to its portfolio of hotels in Tanzania with the opening of Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection (above) - a design-led lodge in one of the most biodiverse places on the planet.

It also celebrated the Paradisus by Meliá brand landing in Europe with openings in Lanzarote and Gran Canaria.

Continuing a commitment to growth of its luxury portfolio, Meliá is preparing to open the doors to some of its most ambitious and luxurious hotels yet: Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá in Milan (below), ME by Meliá properties in Lisbon and Malta, and ZEL, a new lifestyle brand and joint venture with tennis legend, Rafael Nadal.



Gran Meliá will also continue its expansion into Europe and south-east Asia with new hotels in Albania, Spain, Italy, and Vietnam.

The highly anticipated Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá will open its doors later this month.

Palazzo Cordusio will occupy the restored 19th-Century Palazzo Venezia, one of the city’s most iconic Renaissance buildings and formerly the headquarters of Assicurazioni Generali, close to the Piazza del Duomo and Castello Sforzesco.

The hotel will house a patisserie, bistro, cocktail bar, and a stylish rooftop bar and terrace with spectacular Duomo views.

The luxury brand has also increased its presence in Spain with Torre Melina, A Gran Meliá Hotel. The exclusive urban resort is in the heart of Barcelona and is a revamp of the former Rey Juan Carlos Hotel.

The brand also entered south-east Asia with its first opening in Vietnam: Gran Meliá Nha Trang.

André Gerondeau, Chief Operating Officer of Meliá Hotels International, said: ‘It’s an exciting time for Meliá as we embark on an ambitious expansion of our prestigious portfolio of luxury hotels, solidifying our global presence.

"The grand opening of Palazzo Cordusio, our first Gran Meliá property in Milan and restoration of one of the city’s most beautiful and historic buildings, as well as the opening of Ngorongoro Lodge, A Meliá Collection in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, reinforce our preeminent position within the luxury sector.

"With great anticipation, we set our sights on the year ahead, as we extend our signature Spanish hospitality to discerning travellers around the world."

See www.meliahotelsinternational.com