**Huawei and Meliá Hotels International Unveil Global Smart Hotel Showcase in Barcelona**
**Barcelona, Spain – March 11, 2025** – Huawei and Meliá Hotels International have launched the Global Smart Hotel Showcase at the Torre Melina Gran Meliá hotel, a luxury brand under Meliá. Announced during MWC Barcelona, this initiative aims to drive innovation in smart hotel connectivity and infrastructure, accelerating digital transformation across the hospitality industry.
### **Advancing Smart Hospitality with AI and IoT**
As artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) continue to reshape the hospitality sector, hotels are prioritizing intelligent services, guest-centric experiences, sustainability, and operational efficiency. ICT infrastructure is evolving from a supporting tool to a key driver of industry-wide innovation.
Huawei’s Smart Hotel Solution aligns with this transformation by offering cutting-edge network connectivity and infrastructure. This technology enhances guest experiences, improves operational efficiency, and reduces energy consumption.
### **Industry Leaders on the Smart Hotel Initiative**
David Shi, Vice President of Huawei’s ICT Marketing & Solution Sales Department, emphasized the collaboration between Huawei and Torre Melina Gran Meliá Hotel, stating:
*”Together, we are optimizing operations and enhancing the guest experience. By leveraging Huawei’s Smart Hotel Solution with innovative IP+POL architecture, we have built a high-speed, intelligent, and eco-friendly network that supports all-scenario smart hotel systems.”*
Tomeu Fiol, Global Hotel Technology Director at Meliá Hotels International, highlighted the impact of digital innovation:
*”Meliá Hotels International is committed to blending modern design with exceptional comfort while redefining guest experiences through technology. Huawei’s Smart Hotel Solution at Torre Melina Gran Meliá enables us to provide seamless, intelligent services with high-speed, stable, and reliable network coverage.”*
### **Key Features of Huawei’s Smart Hotel Solution**
Huawei’s Smart Hotel Solution integrates IP and POL technologies, offering three major advantages:
– **Seamless Wi-Fi Coverage:** Smart antennas in wireless access points ensure uninterrupted, high-speed connectivity across all indoor and outdoor hotel areas.
– **Energy-Efficient Fiber Optics:** Optical fibers replace traditional Ethernet cables, allowing each room to connect with a single fiber and terminal. This sustainable approach reduces energy consumption and future-proofs hotel infrastructure.
– **AI-Driven Operations & Maintenance:** Huawei’s iMaster-NCE, powered by AI, automates root cause analysis, improving operational efficiency and maintenance.
### **Building a Smart Hospitality Ecosystem**
From solution design to system integration and deployment, Huawei’s Smart Hotel Solution is designed for seamless collaboration with partners. The company is committed to fostering a strong global ecosystem that supports hotels in achieving business success and enhancing guest experiences.
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