The Meliã Executive Vice President, Mr. Gabriel Escarrer Jaume, announced at FITUR, the leading trade fair for inbound and outbound markets in Latin America, that Gran Meliã Huravee is scheduled to open this year. The luxury resort will be the first for the company in the Maldives.

The upcoming Gran Meliã Huravee will be situated in Kalhudhiyafushi, Thaa Atoll, an idyllic location in the middle of the Maldivian sea. Thaa Atoll is located 40 minutes from Velana International Airport via speedboat, though a combination of a short seaplane and speedboat ride option is also available.

The resort will provide 48 double villas, 30 single villas, 12 beach villas, 6 familiar villas, 2 presidential suites and 1 private island villa for up to 12 guests. A wide range of dining options, spa and gym, as well as the luxury services characteristic of the Gran Meliã brand will also be available.

The project is being developed in such a way that it respects and harmonises with the surrounding environment. All the buildings and ramps are plot over pilings to reduce the impact over the natural soil. In the same way, the pool will avail an existing rock reef and will use natural sea water.

At FITUR, Mr. Escarrer explained that Meliã will continue to grow internationally in both city and resort hotels, and currently has 51 new openings planned up until 2020. Asia and the Pacific coast will continue to grow strongly, with 16 openings planned up to 2020, three of them in Vietnam, two in China and also the Gran Melia Huravee in the Maldives.

Gran Meliã evokes the essence of Spanish culture: simple pleasures, connection with the earth, respect for things well done and a discreet elegance perceived in every corner. This philosophy is materialized in each of the elements that shape the Gran Meliã experience. From the extraordinary architecture of the hotels and the quality of the cuisine evoking local flavours, to the warm and respectful nature of the service. Even the smallest detail is deeply rooted in the Spanish style.