Spain's Melia Hotels returns to profits in H1 on tourism rebound

MADRID -A robust upturn in tourism worldwide, helped Spain’s Melia Inns return to earnings within the first semester, the corporate stated on Tuesday, because it forecast a full restoration from the COVID-19 pandemic will likely be confirmed throughout the third quarter of the 12 months.

The Mallorca-based group’s booked internet earnings of three million euros within the first six months of 2022 from 151.2 million euros losses a 12 months earlier, it stated, whereas income jumped 143.6% to 741.5 million euros.

Melia’s revenues are virtually again to pre-pandemic ranges, solely down 1.3% versus 2019 throughout the second quarter.

“The tendencies framing our leads to the primary half of the 12 months are undoubtedly the very robust pull from tourism demand, described by some as revenge journey,” Chief Govt Gabriel Escarrer stated in a press release.

“Melia is ready to take most benefit of the increase that's nonetheless occurring and to face an eventual change within the financial cycle”.

Bookings in resort inns exceed 2019 ranges for the third quarter and Melia expects to see an enchancment in bookings for city inns later within the 12 months because of the company occasions season.

In Spain, Melia stated there may be an elevated demand for deluxe rooms and suites, permitting them to enhance revenues over earlier years.

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