Melia Hotels International
Family-owned hospitality group founded in 1956, running more than 400 hotels and resorts in 40+ countries with over 45,000 employees.
Meliá Hotels International is a family-owned hospitality group founded in 1956 and headquartered in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. It operates more than 400 hotels and resorts across over 40 countries and employs more than 45,000 people. Its portfolio includes luxury properties under the Gran Meliá brand and a range of all-inclusive resorts.
For prospective employees, the group's international footprint is the main point of interest. Staff work in destinations worldwide, and the company describes its careers as "a journey without borders", with opportunities to move between properties and markets. Employees are referred to internally as "Very Inspiring People", and the stated philosophy is "the place where everything has a soul", reflecting Mediterranean roots and an emphasis on warmth, authenticity and welcoming guests from all cultures and backgrounds.
The company states that it fosters an environment of diversity, equality and opportunity, and that it is committed to sustainability and excellence; it has been recognised as the most sustainable European hotel company. Work centres on hospitality, hotels, luxury travel and resorts, and tourism, with an emphasis on creating meaningful connections and memorable experiences for guests.
