In Brief: Spain-based Meliá Hotels International has announced plans to open five new hotels in Tunisia, aiming to complete the expansion by 2030.
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Meliá Hotels International to Open Five Hotels in Tunisia by 2030 – Image Credit Meliá Hotels
Meliá Hotels International has announced its entry into Tunisia through a partnership with Management Hospitality Group, with plans to operate five properties and reach 3,000 rooms in the country by 2030.
Meliá Hotels International has entered into an agreement with Management Hospitality Group (MHG) to operate five new properties in Tunisia, aiming to reach 3,000 rooms in the country by 2030. The first property under the Meliá Hotels & Resorts brand is scheduled to open this year in Mahdia, offering 307 rooms.
The development plan includes four additional hotels in Tabarka, Monastir, Djerba, and Tunis City, to be added between 2027 and 2029. These properties will operate under the Sol, Meliá Hotels & Resorts, and Gran Meliá brands.
The partnership is structured to reposition existing hotel assets in Tunisia through strategic investments, bringing them up to the international standards of Meliá Hotels International and its brands. The goal is to optimize profitability and enhance appeal to international source markets, particularly in Europe.
MHG is a platform specializing in the development, management, and operation of hotel assets in Mediterranean tourism destinations, particularly in North Africa, and is part of a joint venture between AllianceOne Group and Voyages 2000. The partnership combines Meliá Hotels International’s global expertise with MHG’s operational network and knowledge of the Tunisian market.
This expansion is part of Meliá Hotels International’s broader growth strategy in the Mediterranean region. Tunisia’s tourism sector currently receives more than 11 million visitors annually, and the company aims to contribute to the sector’s ongoing growth and diversification.
No financial terms of the agreement or specific investment amounts were disclosed. The first property in Mahdia is set to open this year, with the remaining four properties scheduled between 2027 and 2029, targeting a total of 3,000 rooms by 2030.
