Huawei and Meliá Hotels International Launch Global Smart Hotel Showcase
BARCELONA, Spain, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Huawei and Meliá Hotels International have unveiled the Global Smart Hotel Showcase at Torre Melina Gran Meliá hotel in Barcelona. This collaboration aims to drive innovations in smart hotel network connectivity and infrastructure, accelerating digital transformation in the hospitality industry.
As AI and IoT technologies continue to reshape the hospitality sector, hotels are focusing on providing intelligent services, guest-centric experiences, sustainable operations, and efficient Operations and Maintenance (O&M). The ICT infrastructure is evolving from a supporting tool to a key driver of industry-wide innovation.
Huawei’s Smart Hotel Solution is at the forefront of this transformation, offering cutting-edge hotel network connectivity and infrastructure. The benefits for hotels include personalized guest services, improved operational efficiency, and reduced energy consumption.
David Shi, Vice President of Huawei’s ICT Marketing & Solution Sales Department, emphasized the ongoing collaboration between Huawei and Torre Melina Gran Meliá Hotel to optimize operations and enhance guest experiences. By leveraging Huawei’s Smart Hotel Solution with innovative IP+POL architecture, they have established smart hotel systems that provide a high-speed, smart, and eco-friendly network for improved guest experiences and operational efficiency.
Tomeu Fiol, Global Hotel Technology Director of Meliá Hotels International, highlighted the company’s commitment to combining modern design and exceptional comfort with digital innovation. The Huawei Smart Hotel Solution implemented at the Torre Melia Gran Meliá Hotel enhances their ability to deliver seamless, intelligent services with greater efficiency and ensures high-speed, stable, and reliable network coverage.
The Smart Hotel Solution from Huawei combines IP and POL technologies, offering three unique highlights:
– Wireless access points with built-in smart antennas for seamless Wi-Fi coverage indoors and outdoors.
– Optical fibers replacing traditional Ethernet cables for energy-efficient and future-proof connectivity.
– Huawei iMaster-NCE, powered by AI models, for automated root cause analysis and enhanced O&M efficiency.
Collaboration with partners is essential at every step of the hotel solution design, integration, and delivery process. Huawei’s Smart Hotel Solution is tailored to partners seeking easy integration, deployment, and maintenance, with a focus on building a strong ecosystem with global partners to drive business success for hotels and their clients.
In conclusion, the Global Smart Hotel Showcase launched by Huawei and Meliá Hotels International marks a significant step towards the digital transformation of the hospitality industry. The innovative solutions presented at the showcase demonstrate the potential for smart technologies to enhance guest experiences, improve operational efficiency, and drive sustainable practices in the global hospitality sector. Stay tuned for more updates on the latest advancements in smart hotel networks and infrastructure.
