The company reaffirms its leadership in the tourism industry in the Merco Empresas 2025 ranking for the thirteenth consecutive year

Chairman and CEO Gabriel Escarrer also recognized once again as the most reputable leader in the tourism industry

Meliá Hotels International has once again been named the most reputable tourism company in Spain, according to the 2025 edition of the Merco Empresas ranking. This marks the thirteenth consecutive year the company has led the tourism sector, underscoring its sustained excellence and leadership. Furthermore, Meliá has advanced one position in the overall ranking, now placing 21st among the 200 most reputable companies in the country.

The 25th edition of Merco (Monitor Empresarial de Reputación Corporativa) reinforces its methodological robustness through a comprehensive evaluation process that includes six assessment tools, 25 sources of information, and a total of 62,410 surveys. It remains the only corporate reputation monitor in the world subject to independent verification by KPMG, in accordance with the ISAE 3000 standard, ensuring the highest standards of rigor and transparency.

In addition to its recognition in Merco Empresas, Meliá also leads the tourism sector rankings in Merco Responsibility ESG and Merco Talent, positioning the company as both the most sustainable and the most attractive hospitality employer in Spain.

Gabriel Escarrer, Chairman and CEO of Meliá Hotels International, has also been recognized once again as the most reputable leader in the tourism sector, rising three positions to rank 25th in the 2025 Merco Líderes ranking.

This recognition is particularly meaningful as it is based on a rigorous and independently audited methodology that reflects the perceptions of all our stakeholders. It is a testament to the collective dedication of our teams and to our unwavering commitment to excellence, sustainability, and talent as the pillars of our corporate reputation. ​Mr. Escarrer 

About Melia Hotels International

Founded in 1956 in Palma de Mallorca (Spain), Meliá Hotels International has more than 400 hotels open or in the process of opening, in more than 40 countries, and a portfolio of ten brands: Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts, ME by Meliá, The Meliá Collection, Paradisus by Meliá, Meliá Hotels & Resorts, ZEL, INNSiDE by Meliá, Falcon’s Resorts by Meliá, Sol by Meliá, and Affiliated by Meliá. The Company is one of the world’s leading hotel chains in the leisure segment and its experience in this area has allowed it to consolidate itself in the growing market of urban hotels inspired by leisure. Its commitment to responsible tourism has led it to be recognised as the world’s most sustainable hotel in 2022 according to S&P Global’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment, as well as being a “Top Employer 2023” brand in Spain, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Italy and Germany. Meliá Hotels International is also part of the IBEX 35. For more information, please visit www.meliahotelsinternational.com

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