Meliá Hotels International Returns to Spain’s Top 20 Most Reputable Companies

The company climbs four positions in the 2026 Merco Empresas ranking to 17th place, its strongest performance in recent years, further consolidating its position as Spain’s leading tourism company Gabriel Escarrer achieves his best-ever result in Merco Líderes, reaching 14th place overall.

Corporate Reputation Milestone
- Meliá Hotels International has risen to 17th place in the 2026 Merco Empresas ranking, climbing four spots from last year.
- This marks its return to Spain’s Top 20 most reputable companies for the first time since 2019.
- It remains Spain’s highest-ranked tourism company, maintaining a clear lead over competitors in the sector.

About Merco Empresas
- Spain’s leading corporate reputation monitor, widely recognized and independently audited.
- Evaluates companies based on perceptions from a broad range of stakeholders.

Drivers of Recognition
- Operational excellence
- Sustainability and innovation
- Long-term value creation
- Responsible business practices

Leadership Recognition
- Gabriel Escarrer, Chairman & CEO, achieved his best-ever ranking in Merco Líderes 2026, rising to 14th place among Spain’s 100 most reputable business leaders (up from 25th last year).
- His leadership is credited with driving transformation, strategic vision, and a commitment to sustainable, value-driven tourism.

Escarrer’s Reflection
> “Reputation is built every day through the decisions we make, the trust we earn from our stakeholders, and our ability to create value responsibly and sustainably.”

This achievement strengthens Meliá’s positioning not only as a hospitality leader but also as a benchmark for corporate reputation in Spain.