Meliá Hotels: Leading Global Sustainability
Top-Ranked Sustainable Hospitality Leader Meliá Hotels International, the Spanish hotel group, has been recognized as the most sustainable company in the tourism sector by TIME magazine’s inaugural “World’s Most Sustainable Companies of 2024” list. The prestigious list includes 500 leading companies from more than 30 countries, and Meliá Hotels International secured the highest score in the tourism industry worldwide, ranking 114th globally across all industries. The company also positioned itself in 8th place among the 25 Spanish companies featured in the ranking.
Meliá Hotels, top-Ranked Sustainable Hospitality Leader’s sustainability efforts have also been recognized through the internationally acclaimed Ecostars certification, which evaluates and rewards sustainable practices in the hotel industry. Twenty-seven of Meliá’s hotels in Asia have already achieved Ecostars ratings ranging from certified to Silver level, with Meliá Bali and Meliá Purosani Yogyakarta in Indonesia earning the highest rankings in the region.
The Ecostars standard assesses the sustainability of hotels based on factors such as energy consumption, use of green energy, water management, waste management, carbon emissions, and sustainable purchasing.
Meliá’s commitment to sustainability is not only strengthening its reputation but also directly enhancing its business results. As a recent study by Booking.com has shown, a visible positioning in sustainability is valued by customers and translates into an increase in bookings. “Having an assessment as solid as Ecostars across our entire portfolio in ownership, rental, and management, not only strengthens our reputation, but also directly enhances our business results,” said Gabriel Escarrer, president and CEO of Meliá Hotels International.
Earlier this year, top-ranked Sustainable Hospitality Leader Meliá Hotels was recognized as one of the top-performing hotel companies globally in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2024, ranking third and becoming the first European-origin hotel company to be included in the prestigious ranking. The Sustainability Yearbook 2024 was based on the 2023 Corporate Sustainability Assessment, an annual evaluation of companies’ sustainability practices, which covers over 9,400 companies from around the world.
Meliá’s exceptional performance in areas such as Climate Action, Transparency and Reporting, Environmental Management System, Human Rights, and Stakeholder Engagement has solidified its position as a global leader in sustainable hospitality.
FAQs
What recognition did Meliá Hotels receive for sustainability in 2024?
Meliá Hotels International was named the most sustainable company in the tourism sector by TIME magazine’s “World’s Most Sustainable Companies of 2024” list. They ranked 114th globally and 8th among Spanish companies.
What are Ecostars certifications and how does Meliá Hotels rank?
Ecostars certifications evaluate hotels based on energy use, water management, waste management, and other sustainability factors. Meliá has 27 hotels in Asia with Ecostars ratings, including top rankings for Meliá Bali and Meliá Purosani Yogyakarta.
How does sustainability impact Meliá Hotels’ business results?
Meliá’s strong sustainability practices enhance its reputation and lead to increased bookings, as noted by a recent Booking.com study. The Ecostars certification contributes to this positive impact.
What other global sustainability recognition has Meliá Hotels achieved?
Meliá Hotels was also recognized in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2024, ranking third globally and becoming the first European-origin hotel company to achieve this recognition.
What sustainability practices contribute to Meliá Hotels’ high rankings?
Meliá Hotels excels in Climate Action, Transparency and Reporting, Environmental Management Systems, Human Rights, and Stakeholder Engagement, reflecting its leadership in sustainable hospitality