Innside by Melia is set to open in June 2015, with Melia Zhengzhou following in January 2016. The hotels sit in a complex of three buildings, one for Innside and the others devoted to the Melia hotel.

Together the properties will bring 933 rooms and MICE facilities, including a grand ballroom for over 900 people, and other multi-functional meeting rooms. The two brands fit the needs of the city, which experienced a 12% GDP growth in 2012, with the airport receiving over 10 million visitors.

The announcements reflect the company’s expansion focus in China. Melia Hotels International has more than doubled its portfolio in the Asian Region over the last two years and has a number of properties due to open in China, including Gran Melia Xian and Melia Jinan in 2014, and the Melia Tian Jin and Melia Chongqin in 2015 and 2016 respectively.

The group has more than doubled its portfolio in the region over the last two years and foresees expansion into main cities and resort destinations.

Bernado Cabo, Vice President of Melia Hotels International, Asia Pacific spoke about the signings: “The addition of these two brands brings a range of facilities and service cultures unparalleled in Zhengzhou. We are proud and excited to bring our brands to this quickly developing city, as a part of our expansion strategy in the main Chinese destinations.”

Innside by Melia is a modern urban lifestyle brand that focuses on atmosphere and service, borne out of Germany. Conversely, Melia Hotels and Resorts is the group’s city and resort brand, focusing on delivering traditional Spanish service and combining design with functionality.

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