Tennisspiller Rafael Nadal an Gabriel Escarrer, CEO vun Meliá Hotels International, hunn de Start vun ZEL, eng nei Mark vun Auswee an urban Fräizäit Hoteler déi éischt a Spuenien operéiere wäert, an ausbaue an Schlëssel Destinatiounen uechter Europa, de Mëttleren Osten, Asien an Amerika.
D'Joint Venture tëscht Rafael Nadal an Meliá Hotels International, allebéid vu Mallorca, Spuenien, zielt fir eng eenzegaarteg Gaaschtfrëndlechkeeterfahrung ze kreéieren déi sech op klassesche Mëttelmier Charakter duerch verschidde global Destinatiounen konzentréiert. Déi nei Mark wäert och eng Rei vu verschiddene Partner an der Kichen, Design, Wuelbefannen an Technologie hunn.
"Melia seng international Erfarung vu méi wéi 65 Joer bei der Schafung an der Gestioun vu Luxushoteler an dem Rafael Nadal seng inspiréierend Leedung a sinn zesummekomm fir dës eenzegaarteg Mark ze kreéieren déi mir haut presentéieren", sot de Gabriel Escarrer, CEO vun Meliá Hotels International. "ZEL, eng innovativ, energesch Hotelmark, wäert eng nei Generatioun vu Reesender unzéien an iwwerraschen, déi nei Weeër sichen fir op Wuelbefannen ze fokusséieren an nohalteg ze reesen. Mir si sou frou dës speziell Partnerschaft mat sou enger bewonnert Ikon wéi Rafa unzekënnegen.
“As a Spaniard, a Mallorcan and a global traveler, the launch of this hotel brand is a project that I have had in my mind for a long time,” said Rafael Nadal. “ZEL will be synonymous with feeling good and enjoying the Mediterranean lifestyle. I was really attracted to this new concept with Meliá from the start and I am confident that ZEL will be a huge success and will be enjoyed by every type of traveler.”
The growth plan includes more than 20 ZEL hotels in five years, focusing on destinations that attract leisure travelers in key regions where Meliá Hotels International operates. The brand will open its first hotel in Mallorca in 2023, with plans to open in destinations on the Mediterranean coast and in major cities such as Madrid, Paris and London.
ZEL will embody the Mediterranean, focused on a passion for the outdoors, delicious cuisine, designed with spacious, bright spaces, offering a connection to nature, the sky and the sea. ZEL hotel guests can rejuvenate their body and soul through uniquely curated well-being experiences with both personal and group activities focused on physical exercise and fitness.
ZEL will offer an inspiring new home-away-from-home hotel experience that evokes the Mediterranean way of life, with a courtyard at the heart of each hotel, serving as a center for flow and connection. The courtyard, an architectural feature that is prominent throughout the Mediterranean, will lead to other public spaces including terraces, rooftops or beach clubs, offering guests panoramic views of stunning destinations. Guests of ZEL will also have access to a digital community where they can share their experiences and continue enjoying the Mediterranean lifestyle once their stay is over.
One of the many highlights of the hotel experience will be rotating pop-ups, featuring local crafters, artists, beauty products and culinary offerings, encouraging exploration and interactions with the local community.
All of these offerings combined with a vibrant atmosphere, a casual, yet upscale design, authentic cuisine, thoughtful well-being programming, and unexpected experiences will create a new travel brand that will be cherished by all travelers.
About Meliá Hotels International
Founded in 1956 in Mallorca (Spain), Meliá Hotels International operates more than 380 hotels (portfolio and pipeline) throughout more than 40 countries under the brands Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts, Paradisus by Meliá, ME by Meliá, Meliá Hotels & Resorts, ZEL, The Meliá Collection, INNSiDE by Meliá, Sol by Meliá and Falcon’s Resorts by Meliá, plus a wide portfolio of affiliated hotels under the “Affiliated by Meliá” network. The Group is one of the leading companies in resort hotels worldwide, leveraging its experience to consolidate the growing segment of the leisure-inspired urban market. Its commitment to responsible tourism has led the Group to become the most sustainable hotel company in Spain and Europe, according to the last S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (Silver Class). It also has ranked seventh in the Wall Street Journal’s list of the 100 most sustainably managed companies in the world (and the leading travel company). It is the only Spanish travel company included in the list of “Europe’s Climate Leaders 2021” by Financial Times. Meliá Hotels International is also included in the IBEX 35 Spanish stock market. For more information, visit www.meliahotelsinternational.com
