Meliá Hotels International, Spain’s leading hotel company, continues its commitment to quality tourism with an expansion and repositioning plan focused on the premium and luxury segments. The company, which expects to close 2024 with EBITDA surpassing €525M, consolidating its leadership, is accelerating its growth accompanied by a significant increase in...
Meliá reaffirms its position as one of the best employers in the industry
Meliá Hotels International continues to strengthen its position as a leading employer brand, reaffirming its status as a Top Employer company. Thanks to its strong commitment to human resources and the demonstration of best practices in talent management, the hotel group has earned the Top Employer Enterprise certification for the...
Sustainability Trends in Hospitality: Key Benefits and Strategies
Climate change is driving the world’s agenda. Business leaders everywhere are wrestling with how to respond to rising public and political pressure and align their systems and operations with the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement, established to keep global warming below 2°C and ideally 1.5°C. None more so than...
Hotel Fundamentals Continue to Languish Amid Flat Occupancy Rate
2024 was an eventful year around the world with elections held in more than 60 countries, representing nearly 50 percent of the world’s population. One of the most consequential results was Donald J. Trump winning the U.S. presidential election, who along with the Republican Party also won majorities in both...
UN Tourism and CAF Advance Tourism Investments in Americas and Launch Guidelines for Brazil and Panama
Within the framework of the 2025 FITUR international tourism trade fair, the two organizations jointly hosted a special Investments Breakfast, bringing together public and private sector leaders to explore opportunities and challenges surrounding driving investments into the sector across the region. The event highlighted the massive investment potential of the...
Remember House M.D.? Why the Patient Experience Is Now So Important
This article takes a deep dive into the growing importance of empathy in healthcare and how a more human-centered approach can transform the patient experience. It discusses valuable lessons the industry can learn from the world of hospitality to create deeper, more meaningful connections with patients.
Andorra becomes 25th country to adhere to the International Code for the Protection of Tourists
The signing of the adherence at the FITUR international tourism trade fair in Madrid marks a significant step in reinforcing the global commitment to enhancing travellers’ rights and protections worldwide.
The Renaissance of Hospitality: AI-Driven Education and Collaboration for a Dynamic Future
In a world where technological advancements seem to evolve at lightning speed, the hospitality industry is experiencing a transformative renaissance. At the heart of this transformation lies the synergy between artificial intelligence (AI) and innovative education, paving the way for the next generation of hospitality excellence.
Top 10 Strategies for Mastering Financial Automation in Hospitality by 2025
The hospitality industry is expected to reach new heights by 2027. Experts predict that the industry will reach $5 billion, especially backed by groundbreaking advancements in technology. The following top 10 financial strategies to enhance automation may help garner the best results for 2025:
Technology, Strategy, Innovation.
This article was originally written for The Interface Magazine. It is republished here as a relevant article for Shiji Insights readers.
