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An array of possibilities in the Dominican Republic For 25 years, Meliá has achieved a superb operation in Dominican Republic, offering a wide variety of experiences for different travel plans and is now investing in new entertainment options.

Produced by Jassen Pintado Written by Mateo Rafael Tablado Translated by María Murgui de Pedro Interviewee Santiago Rivera Núñez, Area Managing Director for Meliá Hotels International in the Dominican Republic

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MELIÁ IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: A VARIETY OF POSSIBILITIES Meliá Hotels International started operating in the Dominican Republic

Hotel International -a hotel chain

in 1996 with the Meliá Bávaro. After

founded in Spain by Gabriel Escarrer-

more than 25 years, Meliá now offers

has moved on from its hotel operations

five hotels, coming up to more than

in tourist destinations in the Iberian

3,000 rooms, besides three casinos, an

country, such as its properties in

important real property operation, three

Majorca and the rest of the Balearic

golf courses in the Cocotal area, as well

Islands, to spread its lodging service

as a shopping mall about to become an

style at an international level, starting

amusement park.

with Meliá Bali, in Indonesia, and

Four of the hotels are in the same

afterwards dabbling into the Americas

one million-plus square feet area in

in countries such as Mexico and the

a premium location in the Dominican

Dominican Republic, among others,

Republic as Bávaro beaches are.

currently operating more than 380

If there is a concept which unifies

hotels in four continents, besides being the following properties -besides

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listed in Spain’s stock exchange within

Meliá’s characteristic touch- is their

the IBEX 35 index, which gathers the

horizontality, with a low density per

best 35 companies in the country.

square foot and wide gardens:

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“The differentiation attribute by which Meliá stands out is the human element, it is in them where we have our great value” - Santiago Rivera Núñez, Area Managing Director for Meliá Hotels International in the Dominican Republic

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• Meliá Caribe Beach, with a family concept.

-Paradisus Grand Cana, also with one of the best beaches and unrivalled gardens.

-Meliá Punta Cana Beach, an adults only property, Wellbeing and Wellness inclusive.

• Paradisus Punta Cana, which is about three miles away from the rest and is also one of the first Meliá’s

• Paradisus Palma Real, one Meliá’s flagships and one of the most beautiful among the Paradisus line and in the Dominican Republic.

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properties on the island, open since 1998.

“The differentiation attribute by which Meliá stands out is our human

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element, it is in them where we have

internship and afterwards became

our great value”, pointed out Santiago

promoted to leadership positions,

Rivera Núñez, Area Managing Director

working in different countries in f

for Meliá Hotels International in the

our continents.

Dominican Republic.

A CAREER STANDING OUT DUE TO CONSTANT GROWTH Santiago Rivera Núñez has

Rivera Núñez took part in the opening of the first Spanish hotel in China, specifically in Shanghai, and has worked in Meliá’s properties

developed his entire career at Meliá

in Tunisia and Mexico, besides the

Hotels International, where he first

Dominican Republic.

entered to carry out his professional

“Meliá is the ideal company to

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”Meliá is the ideal company to get trained and grow.

I am really proud of belonging to this great family” - Santiago Rivera Núñez, Area Managing Director for Meliá Hotels International in the Dominican Republic

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learn and grow. I am really proud of

which also carries a “wellness” concept

belonging to this large family”, the

besides having sustainable structures.

executive commented.

New restaurants have been created

MELIÁ’S TRANSFORMATION IN DOMINICAN TERRITORY Within Meliá Hotels International’s operation in the Dominican Republic, changes are happening from the inside, strengthening synergies and simplifying processes, increasing efficiency and being enabled to provide a better experience for guests.

Since more than two years ago, the company has accomplished a

in this hotel to widen the culinary experience and a luxurious YHI SPA -Meliá’s brand- has recently been opened, using organic products which are 100% local.

• Paradisus Palma Real keeps that breathtaking sight of the Caribbean upon arrival, as well as counting with “The Reserve for Adults Only” and its family version “The Reserve”.

series of important investments, which, beyond the closing of hotels

• Meliá Punta Cana is also

from March until October 2020 due to

headquarters for “The Level Adults

COVID-19 restrictions, are a part of a

Only”, with spectacular sights for

project whose core has not really been

sunrises and twilights from its rooftop.

modified; not so the properties, which

The whole hotel is enhanced with

are becoming a real sensation that

wellness attributes, having its rooms

goes beyond the hospitable aspect to

equipped by DELOS, with mattresses

dabble directly in entertainment.

with temperature control, air purifiers,

This is only a part of the new Meliá’s look in the Dominican Republic: • Meliá Punta Cana Beach, one

vitamin C showers and even a personalised welcome carried by Deepak Chopra.

of the “adults-only” themed hotels

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• Meliá Caribe Beach keeps

previously The Grand Reserve. The

its family vacation essence, but it

new hotel, which is in Paradisus

has been renovated with three new

Grand Cana, offers a premium deluxe

restaurants apart from an amusement

concept update, besides counting

water park, Splash Island -independent with attractions such as another from a Kids Zone-. It also counts with a Splash water park. In this family hotel, “The Level” version adapted to a family

every room is a suite and the ones on

atmosphere.

ground level are “swim-up” rooms.

One of the most recent investments

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The luxury is present in each of its

- over US$150 million- is referred

eight restaurants, and it also has MAIA

Circle -because of its circular shape-,

Signature spa, by Natura Bissé.

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“We must do things we did not use to do, as guests become more informed, demanding more

and will have significance in all of the Dominican Republic.

Via a strategic partnership, it

personalised, higher quality

is foreseen that Katmandú, an

experiences”, declared Rivera Núñez.

amusement theme park, will open

KATMANDU, THE GREAT CHALLENGE The Meliá Hotels International’s

in late 2022.

Besides rides, Katmandu will also offer a shopping area and highly

stellar project in the Dominican

digitized operations are expected in

Republic ventures completely into the

the property, which will even offer 360º

entertainment and leisure sectores

as well as virtual reality experiences,

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“Guests become more informed, demanding more personalized, higher quality experiences” - Santiago Rivera Núñez, Area Managing Director for Meliá Hotels International in the Dominican Republic

generating value both for the Meliá hotels, the Punta Cana area and the country.

BEING A PART OF A THRIVING MARKET Meliá is not alone, and the hotel offer in this area in the Dominican Republic generates a high competition. This has brought investments also from leisurerelated sectors, as hotel industry and tourism are, and the area will probably host more hotels and theme parks in the mid-term.

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September 2021

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“There are many companies, both Anglo-Saxon and Hispanic which are investing a great amount of money in the country and in the area. I can say that this is the perfect moment to invest in the Dominican Republic”, concluded

1996 ein the Dominican Republic.

1956 worldwide

INDUSTRY Hospitality CONTACT www.melia.com/en/home.htm +1(809) 688-5000 santiago.rivera@melia.com

Santiago Rivera Núñez, Area Managing Director for Meliá Hotels International in the Dominican Republic.

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