{"id":58814,"date":"2024-12-23T11:00:26","date_gmt":"2024-12-23T11:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/?p=58814"},"modified":"2025-02-12T15:54:07","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T15:54:07","slug":"new-year-new-me-melia-hotels-international","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/new-year-new-me-melia-hotels-international\/","title":{"rendered":"New year, new ME: <br>Meli\u00e1 Hotels International unveils exciting new destinations for 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#26647f\">Travelling anywhere fabulous without encountering a Meli\u00e1 Hotels International property is hard these days. Spain\u2019s leading hotel group \u2013&nbsp;incidentally the third largest in Europe \u2013&nbsp;is known for blending Spanish warmth with world-class elegance, and it\u2019s set to continue to raise the bar for luxury travel in 2025 with the launch of some 15 new upscale hotels globally, each sure to become cultural hotspots in themselves. Prepare for bold, ambitious openings that promise exquisite hospitality, capturing the cultural zeitgeist of their destinations, paired with community-conscious and environmentally responsible luxury in some of the globe\u2019s most enchanting locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As 2025 dawns, Meli\u00e1 Hotels International remains dedicated to its legacy of crafting meaningful, celebratory experiences that embody the essence of a &#8216;life well lived&#8217; \u2013 across Europe and beyond \u2013building on the success of recent landmark openings like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/palazzo-cordusio-gran-melia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meli\u00e1<\/a><\/strong> in Milan and reinvigorations of some of our favourite <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.melia.com\/en\/brands\/luxury\/me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ME by Meli\u00e1<\/a><\/strong> branded properties like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/me-london-united-kingdom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ME London<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/me-barcelona-spain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ME Barcelona<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re enthused to hear that next year, the ME by Meli\u00e1 brand will debut some monumental properties in Malta, Lisbon, Malaga and Marbella, reaffirming its engagement in destinations where style, culture and luxury naturally collide. A brand built for the modern traveller, ME blends contemporary design, 21st-century service and vibrant, immersive experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s no secret that we love <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/luxury-travel-inspiration\/malta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Malta<\/a><\/strong>, one of Europe&#8217;s most OutThere destinations. ME Malta is already turning heads in St. Julian\u2019s, the lively seaside resort neighbourhood on the island\u2019s northeastern coast. Designed by the iconic Zaha Hadid Architects as part of the famous Mercury Towers that dominate Malta&#8217;s skyline, we already know that ME Malta will rise quickly to become a cultural hotspot, drawing travellers with its buzzing restaurants, bars and year-round events with 113 rooms, 27 suites, and 35 residences across 20 floors. ME Malta offers the brand\u2019s signature avant-garde design and guests can indulge in world-class dining at the Cabana Club, a rooftop oasis with sweeping views across the archipelago, Mediterranean flavours and a chic pool deck. Radio Rooftop&nbsp;\u2013 ME by Meli\u00e1&#8217;s signature rooftop bar concession \u2013 will serve up Asian-inspired menus and expertly crafted cocktails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ME Lisbon, billed to open in early 2025, will bring the brand\u2019s edgy design and cultural vibe to Portugal\u2019s historic capital. Expect panoramic views from its Attiko Rooftop Pool Bar, contemporary dining and over 600 sqm\/6,500 sqft of event (read, party) space. It kicks off a spate of openings for the brand: ME Malaga is due to open soon after, with ME Marbella by the summer and across the pond in Mexico, ME Sayulita and ME Guadalajara will bolster the brand\u2019s Central American presence. It seems ME will be everywhere you want to be!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ME-by-Melia-Malta-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-id=\"58828\" src=\"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ME-by-Melia-Malta-1.jpg\" alt=\"ME by Melia Malta at the Mercury Tower interior, a Meli\u00e1 Hotels International hotel\" class=\"wp-image-58828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ME-by-Melia-Malta-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ME-by-Melia-Malta-1-300x200.jpg 300w, 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Melia Malta at the Mercury Tower restaurant, a Meli\u00e1 Hotels International hotel\" class=\"wp-image-58830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ME-by-Melia-Malta-3.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ME-by-Melia-Malta-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ME-by-Melia-Malta-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ME-by-Melia-Malta-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ME-by-Melia-Malta-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ME-by-Melia-Malta-3-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ME-by-Melia-Malta-3-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ME-by-Melia-Malta-3-610x407.jpg 610w, 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sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ME-by-Melia-Malta-5-Lisbon.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-id=\"58832\" src=\"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ME-by-Melia-Malta-5-Lisbon.jpg\" alt=\"Two travellers in Lisbon Portugal\" class=\"wp-image-58832\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ME-by-Melia-Malta-5-Lisbon.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ME-by-Melia-Malta-5-Lisbon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ME-by-Melia-Malta-5-Lisbon-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ME-by-Melia-Malta-5-Lisbon-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ME-by-Melia-Malta-5-Lisbon-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, 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src=\"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ME-by-Melia-Malta-6-Sayulitas.jpg\" alt=\"The beach at Sayulitas, Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-58833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ME-by-Melia-Malta-6-Sayulitas.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ME-by-Melia-Malta-6-Sayulitas-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ME-by-Melia-Malta-6-Sayulitas-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ME-by-Melia-Malta-6-Sayulitas-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ME-by-Melia-Malta-6-Sayulitas-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ME-by-Melia-Malta-6-Sayulitas-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ME-by-Melia-Malta-6-Sayulitas-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ME-by-Melia-Malta-6-Sayulitas-610x407.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ME-by-Melia-Malta-6-Sayulitas-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ME-by-Melia-Malta-6-Sayulitas-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ME-by-Melia-Malta-6-Sayulitas-1400x934.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Top row: ME by Meli\u00e1 Malta in the Zaha Hadid Architects designed Mercury Tower, St. Julians. Bottom row: Capturing Marbella&#8217;s lively nightlife scene, ME Marbella opens in 2025; ME Lisbon will embody the dynamism of the Portuguese capital; ME Sayulita will bring more chic to the beach on Mexico&#8217;s Pacific coast<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, you will always see us heralding growth in luxury travel. But as the rush to expand rapidly continues to dominate the hotel industry, our hope is that Meli\u00e1 isn\u2019t too blindsided by the new and dazzling in its dreams for expansion. We understand implicitly that OutThere travellers are constantly searching for something new \u2013 whether it\u2019s a fresh experience, a hidden gem, or a new adventure to satisfy our curiosities and immerse ourselves in the unexpected. However, focusing solely on new openings over nurturing the properties already in the portfolio \u2013 particularly as ME by Meli\u00e1 boasts design-forward properties \u2013 can be risky. A hotel\u2019s initial wow factor may fade if its content and guest experience feel irrelevant or unattended, and the quest for new locations can dilute the brand\u2019s reputation, leaving customers feeling underwhelmed. We have it on good authority that ME by Meli\u00e1 aims to strike the delicate balance between expansion and ensuring that their existing properties continue to offer an exceptional experience that resonates with guests. After all, a strong portfolio is as much about quality as it is about quantity, consistency, and social currency across every property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other Meli\u00e1-related news, Meli\u00e1 Collection \u2013 a portfolio catering to affluent travellers seeking boutique stays that blend local design with top-tier amenities \u2013 is also set to expand. In 2024, the collection debuted <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.melia.com\/es\/hoteles\/espana\/madrid\/casa-de-las-artes-melia-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Casa de las Artes in Madrid<\/a><\/strong>, a boutique hotel inspired by the works of Cervantes, offering guests a mix of art exhibitions, workshops, and film screenings. Its immersive cultural experience, from the golden-age cinema to the cosy library, captures Madrid&#8217;s creative spirit. As 2025 approaches, two more exciting openings are lined up: Residenza Cardinale, bolstering Meli\u00e1&#8217;s luxury stronghold in Milan, and the first-ever Meli\u00e1 Collection property in Asia, Melia Ba Vi Mountain near Hanoi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paradisus by Meli\u00e1 continues to roll out its signature Destination Inclusive concept, blending stress-free escapes with deep cultural immersion and wellness. 2024 saw successful openings in Lanzarote and Gran Canaria, and 2025 will see renovations in Fuerteventura and new openings in Pattaya, Thailand. Guests can look forward to wellness-focused stays that offer relaxation and exploration, allowing them to discover local culture while revitalising their well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, of course, there&#8217;s ZEL, the lifestyle brand created in partnership with Rafael Nadal, which arguably will revolutionise the all-inclusive experience. Following its successful launch in Mallorca, ZEL has expanded to Costa Brava, with a new property opening in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, in December, offering its signature swim-up suites, beach clubs, and vibrant culinary experiences. Next up: ZEL Sayulita in Mexico in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With all this talk of growth, building, and expansion, we also need to discuss sustainability. The intersection of growth and construction in the hotel industry with sustainability is a complex yet increasingly vital consideration. As supply and demand burgeons, hoteliers must rise to the challenge of mitigating their impact on the environment and its communities. The Experientialist\u00ae has been told that these concerns remain central to the ethos at Meli\u00e1 Hotels International, and the brand continues to lead with eco-conscious developments. For example, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/villa-le-blanc-gran-melia-menorca-spain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Villa Le Blanc Gran Meli\u00e1<\/a><\/strong> has become a model of sustainable luxury, earning the title of \u2018Net Zero\u2019 hotel by the end of 2024. Through its Travel for Good programme, Meli\u00e1 is driving positive environmental and social change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.melia.com\/en\/brands\/luxury\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.melia.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Photography courtesy of Meli\u00e1 Hotels International, Chino Roca and Vitaly Mazur. Featured imagery courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/mercury.com.mt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Mercury Towers<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<span class=\"et_bloom_bottom_trigger\"><\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Melia Hotels International&#8217;s bold, ambitious openings promise exquisite hospitality and captures the cultural zeitgeist of each destination they&#8217;re in.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":58827,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advgb_blocks_editor_width":"","advgb_blocks_columns_visual_guide":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2806],"tags":[1196],"class_list":["post-58814","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-experientialist","tag-melia"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is 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