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The Gran Meliá brand continues to lead the group's luxury openings in Europe and the Middle East<\/strong>\n

\n\tIntroducing Gran Meliá Dubai Jumeirah - the epitome of Mediterranean luxury and "good living" in the heart of Dubai. Nestled on\n\tthe pristine beachfront of Port de La Mer, this urban resort is set to redefine your Dubai travel experience.
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\n\tImagine waking up to breathtaking views of turquoise waters and the iconic city skyline from your exclusive room or suite. With 380\n\tluxurious accommodations designed for utmost comfort and style, Gran Meliá Dubai Jumeirah offers a true sanctuary amidst the bustling city.
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\n\tBut it's not just about stunning vistas. This 360-degree resort boasts an array of leisure and lifestyle options that will satisfy even\n\tthe most discerning travellers. Indulge in the taste of Mediterranean luxury as you savour exquisite cuisine at iconic restaurants and\n\tbars, curated to offer you the best experiences from around the world.
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\n\tThe location couldn't be more perfect. Situated close to the prestigious DIFC, Gran Meliá Dubai Jumeirah is not only ideal for leisure\n\ttravellers but also attracts corporate guests and events alike, making it a versatile destination for all occasions.
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\n\tAs a testament to its commitment to luxury tourism, Meliá Hotels International has partnered with Albwardy Investment LLC to bring you this\n\textraordinary property. With an impeccable track record managing seven other properties together, including renowned destinations like\n\tArusha, Zanzibar, Ngorongoro Lodge, Iguazu Falls, London Kensington, and Desert Palm – this collaboration promises nothing short of\n\texcellence.
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\n\tScheduled to open in late 2025<\/strong>, we anticipate Gran Meliá Dubai Jumeirah will be a world where Spanish lifestyle\n\tmeets culinary avant-garde across ten countries globally.<\/em>
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\n\tPrepare yourself for an unmatched experience where personalised services, wellness facilities endorsed by international partners, direct\n\tmarina access, and event spaces capable of hosting up to 1,000 people come together seamlessly. Gran Meliá Dubai Jumeirah is set to become\n\tan iconic destination that embodies the spirit of Mediterranean luxury throughout the region. 
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\n\tKeep an eye out for the opening of Gran Meliá Dubai Jumeirah and get ready to embark on a journey through this gateway to an extraordinary\n\texperience in Dubai. Get ready to immerse yourself in pure luxury at Gran Meliá Dubai Jumeirah.
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\n\tThis should be an exciting addition to the Dubai travel landsacpe.  We expect it to participate in<\/em> Meliá\n\tRewards<\/em><\/a>,\nwhich will making any stay even more rewarding!<\/em>
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\n\tIn the hospitality industry, embracing more sustainable practices is more than a moral imperative; it makes good business sense. That's\n\tbecause sustainable tourism has become a top priority for a large number of travelers. (This is especially true of millennials\n\tand members of Generation Z<\/a>.).  For\nsome in the hotel industry, implementing more sustainable practices might mean taking small steps — they could replace plastic straws with\nreusable glass or metal ones, for example — or it might mean making major changes to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and\neliminate food waste.
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\nAccording to a 2022 Sustainable Travel Report<\/a> from booking.com,<\/a>\n73% of travelers say they would be more likely to choose an accommodation that has implemented sustainable practices — and 81% intend\nto stay in an environmentally friendly location at least once in the next year. 
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\nIf this is you, read on to learn more about how these 6 hotel chains lead the way in conscious and meaningful sustainability.
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Barceló Hotel Group<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\nBarceló Hotel Group<\/a> is Spain's second-largest hotel chain, with more\nthan 250 four- and five-star urban and holiday hotels, and more than 55,000 rooms across 22 countries. The company's properties are marketed under the brands Royal Hideaway, Barceló, Occidental and Allegro. 
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\nIt has an active loyalty program - my<\/em><\/strong> Barceló.<\/strong> \n

What they’re doing<\/strong><\/h3>\nRecognizing climate change as a global environmental crisis, Barceló Hotel Group has made a commitment to reduce its environmental impact.
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\nAt its Occidental hotels in the United Arab Emirates, for example, the company's sustainability practices are implemented through\neco-friendly cleaning products, water and energy conservation, and waste reduction.
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\nOccidental Al Jaddaf, for instance, uses solar panels to operate water heaters for energy conservation and features low-flow devices in\npublic bathrooms and showers to reduce water consumption.
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\nBarceló Hotel Group's vice president for sales and marketing for GCC, Raquel López, said in a news release: “We aim to be at the forefront\nof sustainability within the hospitality industry to ensure that our properties are not only safe for our guests at this current time, but\nalso for the generations of travelers yet to come. The introduction of this comprehensive strategy has allowed us to lay the framework for\neven more sustainable initiatives in the future.”\n

\n\t<\/a>Iberostar<\/u><\/strong>\n<\/h2>\nOperating more than 100 hotels in 16 countries, Iberostar<\/a> has built its brand image on\nits dedication to promoting responsible and sustainable travel. The Iberostar Group's offerings range from all-inclusive beachside resorts\nin Mexico, Jamaica and Brazil to chic urban hotels in cities like New York, Barcelona, Marrakech and Lisbon.
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\nIt has closed<\/strong> its own loyalty program - Iberostar\nHorizons<\/a>.  <\/strong>Almost\nall properties now participate in the IHG One Rewards<\/strong> program via a marketing alliance.\n

What they’re doing<\/h3>\nIberostar's Wave of Change<\/a> program signals that the international hotel chain is committed\nto moving towards a circular economy, promoting the responsible consumption of seafood and improving the health of coastal environments.
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\nIn addition to phasing out single-use plastic items in 1999 — eliminating the use of over 420 tonnes of plastics annually — the company has\ncommitted to making its operations waste-free by 2025 and carbon neutral by 2030.
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\nEarlier this year, Iberostar reopened its Cristina hotel in Playa de Palma, Mallorca, following an upgrade in its energy supply that has\neliminated the use of all fossil fuels in favor of electricity from renewable energy sources. This move makes the hotel greener by reducing\nits carbon footprint to zero without compromising the guest experience.
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\nIberostar has also pledged that its seafood consumption<\/a> will\nbe 100% sustainable by 2025, and it has already hit that target in Mexico. Investment in sustainable fishing supports local communities and\nhelps preserve local ecosystems for future generations.
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\nIberostar is hoping that, by 2025, Wave of Change will be a major driver for 60% of all hotel-room bookings at its properties.
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Meliá Hotels International<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\nOne of the 20 largest hotel companies in the world, Meliá Hotels International<\/a> operates\nmore than 380 properties on four continents.
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\nIt has an active loyalty program -  Meliá Rewards<\/a>,<\/strong>\nfor which we have a detailed guide.\n

What they’re doing<\/strong><\/h3>\nMeliá's commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement has led it to identify specific medium-term environmental objectives related to combating\nclimate change.
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\nDriven by innovation and technology, Meliá has developed an efficient management system designed to reduce the use of natural resources and\nshrink each hotel's carbon footprint.
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\nThe company's sustainable strategies include:\n