Meliá Hotels International
Meliá Hotels International is a global hospitality company based in Spain that manages and owns a large portfolio of hotels and resorts under several brands. The company operates extensively across Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia, focusing on both leisure and business travel segments.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Spain
HQ City
Palma
Founded
1956
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
BME: MEL
Tax Domicile
ES
Ultimate Parent
Meliá Hotels International, S.A.
Data Hosting
ES
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
partial
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
EarthCheck, Biosphere
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1956
Company Founded
Gabriel Escarrer Juliá founded the company in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
1996
IPO
Meliá Hotels International launched its initial public offering on the Spanish Stock Exchange.
2011
Rebranding
Sol Meliá rebranded officially to Meliá Hotels International to align with its global strategy.