Under Development in Qatar & Indonesia, Melia Doha Opens in 2015 & Gran Melia Bintan Follows in 2017
Palma de Mallorca, Spain - October 24, 2014 - Today, leading Spanish hotel company Meliá Hotels International announced the signature of two luxury hotels in Qatar and Indonesia. The future Meliá Doha will open during the first quarter of 2015, and Gran Meliá Bintan will open in 2017.
Meliá Doha will occupy 39 floors of Bin Samickh tower, located in Doha's West Bay, the most coveted area of the capital. The hotel will consist of 282 rooms and suites as well as a wide range of restaurants and spa facilities. Alongside the Chairman and CEO of Tamniyat Qatar Real Estate, the property owner and developer, Gabriel Escarrer, Vice Chairman and CEO of Meliá Hotels International, explained the importance of Qatar as a destination, supported by its economic prosperity - the country has the highest income per capita in the world - and its growing influence in various areas.
"The Arabian Gulf is a natural focus for the expansion of our luxury brands, and the signature of the Meliá Doha brings a guarantee of solvency and quality management to this important property, while at the same time representing a partnership and commitment between two important business groups with a solid foundation and family values," noted Gabriel Escarrer. "Meliá Hotels International has been a major player in the travel booms in critical international destinations, such as Spain and the Caribbean. As with the new signature in Indonesia and Qatar, Meliá Hotels International will continue to expand in critical international destinations."
Meliá Hotels International has a long and successful track record in Indonesia where it built its first international hotel in the 1980s. Today, Meliá Bali remains a benchmark hotel both in Bali and Indonesia, and Meliá Hotels International currently manages and is in the process of opening an additional five hotels in the country. On this occasion, Gabriel Escarrer visited Jakarta to sign an agreement with the owners of Bintan Resorts, an extraordinary destination on the island of Bintan, the new mecca for luxury travel in Southeast Asia and an exceptional destination for neighboring and well-connected countries such as Singapore and Malaysia.
Gran Meliá Bintan will be the second Gran Meliá hotel in Indonesia, representing the synthesis of timeless luxury with the passion for service provided by Meliá Hotels International throughout its nearly 70 years of history. The extensive, Mediterranean style resort will consist of 120 spacious suites and 38 villas with one, two or four bedrooms.
About Meliá Hotels & Resorts
Meliá Hotels & Resorts brand is the Group's city and resort hotels brand that combine a mixture of stunning yet functional facilities within preferred business and leisure destinations, such as Meliá Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia, Meliá Jardim Europa - Sao Paolo, Meliá Caribe Tropical - Dominican Republic, Meliá Barcelona - Spain, Meliá Vendome - Paris, Meliá Whitehouse - London and Meliá Zanzibar - Tanzania. The brand is designed to offer the five senses a fresh and innovative experience through igniting the Spanish tradition of excellence in hospitality. All hotels pay close attention to sensory design coupled with fresh and welcoming decorations, balancing aesthetics and design functionality. Meliá hotels feature a VIP experience called "The Level" that offers a private lounge with open bar, exclusive room accommodations, special in room amenities and the finest service. www.melia-hotels.com
About Meliá Hotels International
Founded in 1956 in Palma de Mallorca (Spain), Meliá Hotels International is one of the largest hotel companies worldwide as well as the absolute leader within the Spanish market. At present, it operates and distributes more than 365 hotels in 40 countries and 4 continents under the brands: Gran Meliá, Meliá Hotels & Resorts, Paradisus Resorts, ME by Meliá, Innside by Meliá, Tryp by Wyndham and Sol Hotels. The strategic focus on international growth has allowed Meliá Hotels International to be the first Spanish hotel company with presence in key markets such as China, the Arabian Gulf or the US, as well as maintaining its leadership in traditional markets such as Europe, Latin America or the Caribbean. Its high degree of globalization, a diversified business model, its consistent growth plan supported by strategic alliances with major investors and its commitment to responsible tourism are the major strengths of Meliá Hotels International, being the Spanish hotel leader in Corporate Reputation. For more information, please visit www.Meliáhotelsinternational.com.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
