Meliá Hotels & Resorts

Meliá Hotels International, Spain's leading hotel group, announced the signing of Meliá Bangkok, marking the company's first property in Bangkok and second overall in the country. Meliá Bangkok is representative of Meliá's strategic focus on international growth – one that has made Meliá the first Spanish hotel group to open hotels in markets such as China, the U.S. and the U.A.E.

The new agreement with Asset World (TCCAW), a member of TCC Group, one of the largest business conglomerates in Thailand, provides a significant boost to Meliá's growth and expansion in Asia. Meliá Bangkok, located in the vibrant Sukhumvit district, is another milestone in Meliá's long-term partnership with TCC Group, which spans many years and one that has been built on mutual respect and trust, and a shared concept of hospitality.

"It gives us great confidence to partner with Asset World to launch the Meliá Hotels & Resorts brand in a thriving destination such as Bangkok," said Bernardo Cabot Estarellas, Senior Vice President Asia Pacific of Meliá Hotels International. "Our growth strategy must be accompanied with major local partners who share our vision, philosophy and culture – even more so when we're entering the second most visited country in Southeast Asia. I believe Meliá Hotels International's impeccable track record of 60 years in hotel management and Spanish service culture will allow us to achieve growth while delivering an unmatched guest experience."

Managed under the Meliá Hotels & Resorts brand, the brand-new, upscale hotel will bolster the company's already strong portfolio of urban resorts around the world. Meliá Bangkok will feature a total of 315 luxurious guest accommodations, and offer exceptional F&B outlets, spa amenities, a fitness center and meeting facilities, complementing the mixed-use development of retail and office space.

"We are delighted to widen our relationship with Meliá, with the addition of this third property. We stand committed to bringing best of hospitality to Thailand and firmly believe that Meliá Bangkok would further our vision of creating unique product and service offerings for our guests." said Nishant Grover, Chief Operating Officer of Asset World.

With a central location in the heart of Sukhumvit plied by thoroughfares of the city, and 30 minutes from Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Meliá Bangkok will grant guests easy access to Bangkok Mall, an ultra modern complex housing entertainment (including two theme parks), commercial, residential and office spaces; Terminal 21; and Benjasiri Park.

Meliá Hotels & Resorts, the most international brand of the group, has 126 properties worldwide and over 30 years of presence in Asia; and Meliá Bangkok is yet another reaffirmation of the company's commitment to the region. The brand is highly valued by travelers worldwide and characterized by the personalized experiences provided through its "Passion for Service" culture. In 2016 Meliá Hotels International celebrates its 60th Anniversary and maintains its robust momentum in Asia, where the company will double its portfolio of new hotels by 2020. At present there are 13 hotels open and another 21 hotels in the pipeline; Meliá Bangkok brings the total number of properties in the region to 35.

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 nine brands: Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts, ME by Meliá, The Meliá Collection, Paradisus by Meliá, Meliá Hotels & Resorts, ZEL, INNSiDE 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 most sustainable European hotel company according to S&P Global's Sustainability Yearbook 2024, as well as being a "Top Employer 2024" brand in Spain, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Italy, Germany, France and Vietnam. Meliá Hotels International is also part of the IBEX 35. For more information, please visit www.meliahotelsinternational.com