Gabriel Escarrer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Meliá Hotels International, has been recognised as one of Spain’s most influential business leaders on LinkedIn, according to the recent study published by LinkedIn and Good Rebels on the activity of CEOs and chairmen of major companies on the professional network.The “2nd Study on the Culture of Connection: Chairmen and CEOs Leading the Conversation”, carried out by the Movimiento Nexo initiative, ranks Gabriel Escarrer as the highest-rated executive in the travel and hospitality sector, with a score of 38 out of 45 — the highest across all profiles and sectors analysed in the country.

Meliá Hotels International, the leading Spanish hotel group, continues to advance its growth strategy in Latin America, particularly in key destinations across Argentina, with the signing of a new hotel in the city of Salta. The current Hotel Alejandro I, one of the city’s most iconic establishments, will join the portfolio of Affiliated by Meliá hotels.

Following a comprehensive renovation, Meliá Costa Atlantis reopens as the latest addition to the Meliá Hotels & Resorts portfolio, marking a new chapter for premium hospitality in northern Tenerife. Formerly operating under the Sol brand, the hotel has undergone a complete transformation, part of a strategic repositioning by GMA Corporate for Atom Hoteles Socimi, involved an investment of nearly €4 million, to usher in a new era of elevated guest experiences, positioning itself as a benchmark in hospitality, wellness, and authentic connection with the Canary Islands’ natural environment.

The group’s first international hotel, Meliá Bali, is set to become the first Paradisus by Meliá property in Asia, bringing the all-inclusive luxury brand to the region for the very first time Paradisus Bali will open its doors next December, introducing the brand’s signature experiential luxury to one of the most desirable corners of Indonesia

In a major partnership that promises to redefine the concept of luxury and sport tourism in Santa Ponsa, Meliá and Summum have announced the opening of a new four-star superior hotel in this well-known coastal location in the southwest of Mallorca. This project represents the fourth collaboration between the two companies, consolidating their joint vision of providing exceptional experiences and elevating the quality of destinations.

Renowned lifestyle hotel brand INNSiDE by Meliá has just opened its first property in Portugal: the INNSiDE Braga Centro in the iconic Retiro das Convertidas building. This modern hotel has been fully renovated to offer guests a seamless blend of leisure and business. With its designer spaces, casual atmosphere designed to unwind and inspire, and accessible premium service, the hotel is the perfect starting point to discover the local scene in the city.