A taste of Spain
By Meliá Hotels International
For decades, Meliá Hotels International has exported its Spanish brand around the world, reaching more than 40 countries. Unique among the 20 largest international hotel groups in having an origin in leisure, it has recently sought to expand its portfolio of luxury hotels to Africa and South America. Hotel Management International talks to Meliá Hotels International’s COO, André Philippe Gerondeau, about the operator’s recent international growth and the importance of premium brands to its portfolio.