ME by Meliá's ME Cabo Appoints Edward DiLuca General Manager

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. April 26, 2016

CABO SAN LUCAS, MX. April 26, 2016 - Meliá Hotels International is pleased to announce the appointment of Edward DiLuca as General Manager of ME Cabo, which recently reopened after a robust $16 million renovation. In his new role, DiLuca will ensure that the reopened property, the second in the ME brand's portfolio in Mexico, offers the same exceptional service that guests experience at all ME by Meliá hotels across the globe.

“With his extensive knowledge of the hospitality industry coupled with his impeccable management skills, we are confident Edward DiLuca will oversee cultivating unforgettable customer experiences that are reflective of the ME by Meliá brand standard,” said Alvaro Tejeda, Regional VP, The Americas at Meliá Hotels International. “We look forward to renewed success at our ME Cabo property and are excited for the hotel's future under the direction of DiLuca.”

A veteran of the hospitality industry, DiLuca has assumed roles throughout the United States and Mexico, and will bring not only 22 years of experience, but also a fresh perspective to the ME by Meliá team. With vast knowledge of both the U.S. and international markets, he most recently served as the General Manager for Mundo Imperial Resort. Previous positions include a range of leadership roles including the Corporate Food & Beverage Director at Azul Resorts & Dorado Resorts of the Karisma Group; the Hotel Manager of Angsana Laguna Phuket by Banyan Tree; the EAM of Food & Beverage at Banyan Tree Mayakoba; and the Director of Food & Beverage at Westin Los Cabos Resort & Spa. DiLuca's analytical and innovative leadership led to global recognition and positive, organization-wide changes in each hotel. With degrees from Cornell University, Las Vegas University, University of Delaware and University of Massachusetts, DiLuca has earned qualifications in many related fields including marketing analysis and planning, data gathering and special events.

Following a $16 million contemporary revamp, ME Cabo officially reopened in March, 2016. All 162 guest rooms, 62 ME+ suites and public spaces have been redone to elevate the overall guest experience by blending Mexican culture and design with modern resort amenities to create a luxurious beachfront experience. Re-invented nightlife, restaurant and bar concepts also arrived at ME Cabo including TullPu, a new signature Peruvian restaurant concept emphasizing authentic cuisine and Pisco cocktails, and a new members-only Sub Rosa lounge. Launching this Fall, the hotel has partnered with celebrated international lifestyle brand Blue Marlin Ibiza to create its latest hotspot, a multi-concept poolside beach club offering lunch, dinner and cocktails by day, and music from cutting-edge DJs in an avant-garde atmosphere by night.

For more information, please visit: www.ME-by-Melia.com

About ME by Melia

ME by Meliá is a contemporary interpretation of the Meliá experience. It is a brand which seeks to fuse innovative style with local flavors in order to captivate travelers of a common psychographic - those with a decisive taste for cutting-edge art and design, international cuisine and world music - rather than a common demographic. By capturing these elements in urban and resort destinations, this new philosophy ignites a passion in each guest while appealing to their senses and emotions. The experience is unforgettable. There are currently ME hotels in London, Madrid, Italy, Ibiza, Mallorca, Cancun and Cabo with openings slated for 2016 in Miami and Caracas, and 2018 in Dubai. For more information about ME by Meliá, visit us at www.me-by-melia.com.

About Meliá Hotels International

Founded in 1956 in Palma de Mallorca (Spain), Meliá Hotels International is one of the largest hotel companies worldwide and a leader in the Spanish market, with more than 350 hotels and 90,000 rooms in 40 countries and four continents under the brands: Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts, Meliá Hotels & Resorts, ME by Meliá, Paradisus Resorts, Innside by Meliá, Sol Hotels and TRYP by Wyndham. Its product and service portfolio is complemented by Club Meliá, the only vacation club operated by a Spanish company. 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 and the US, while maintaining leadership in traditional markets such as Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean. Its high degree of globalization, a diversified business model, the consistent growth plan supported by strategic alliances with major investors and its commitment to responsible tourism are the major strengths of Meliá Hotels International. The company leads the Spanish market in number of hotels and resorts and greatest corporate reputation (Merco Ranking), remaining among the most attractive companies to work for worldwide. For more information about Meliá Hotels International, visit www.melia.com.

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