Bangkok, Thailand, February 21, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Tarek Beheiry, a seasoned hotel professional with more than two decades of industry experience in Asia, Africa and Australasia, has been appointed Head of INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit.

He has taken over management of the 208-room INNSiDE by Meliá hotel, which spans 34 floors and towers over Bangkok's trendy On Nut district. It features a sky-high, transparent infinity pool, a rooftop tapas bar, and integrated co-working spaces.

This new position is his first with the Spanish hotel group Meliá Hotels International, one of the world's leading hotel groups, which has expanded in Asia in recent years. Previously, he was Regional Director of the Ennismore New Zealand and General Manager of the SO/ Auckland. Before that, he managed the Mondrian Seoul Itaewon.

In Thailand, he was previously General Manager at the W Koh Samui, Hotel Manager at the Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit, and Resident Manager at the Pullman Bangkok Hotel G.

After receiving his bachelor's degree in tourism and hotel management from Helwan University in Cairo, he worked for a decade in various positions in hotel operations at Sofitel in Egypt, Australia and Singapore, before becoming General Manager of Hotel G Singapore in 2017.

“With his extensive experience in lifestyle hotels and resorts, where he has worked with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, Tarek is a cooperative, dynamic, creative, intuitive and versatile leader; an excellent addition to the award-winning INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit,” said Ignacio Martin, Managing Director Asia Pacific at Meliá Hotels International.

“As the first INNSiDE by Meliá hotel in Thailand, the award-winning INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit has achieved so much since its opening in July 2023 and leaves nothing to be desired,” said Beheiry. “We want to maintain our leading position and continue to set a good example by continuously focusing on our people, our facilities, and our unique guest experience.”

The INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit is part of a diverse collection of 48 INNSiDE by Meliá hotels across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. These hotels are ideal for cosmopolitan individuals with a flexible lifestyle that seamlessly blends work and leisure. INNSiDE by Meliá has established itself as one of the strongest and most affordable lifestyle brands in Europe and is expanding its global presence, including in key Southeast Asian cities such as Kuala Lumpur and Yogyakarta, in addition to Bangkok.

About Meliá Hotels International

Meliá Hotels International was founded in 1956 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, and operates over 400 hotels in more than 40 countries, either already open or in the process of opening. Its portfolio comprises nine brands: Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts, ME by Meliá, The Meliá Collection, Paradisus by Meliá, Meliá Hotels & Resorts, ZEL, INNSiDE by Meliá, Sol by Meliá, and Affiliated by Meliá. The company is one of the world's leading leisure hotel chains and has successfully established itself in the growing market of leisure-oriented city hotels thanks to its long-standing experience in this sector. Its commitment to responsible tourism has led to Meliá being recognized as the most sustainable European hotel company worldwide (S&P Global's 2024 Sustainability Yearbook Member) and as a Top Employer 2024 in Spain, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Italy, Germany, France, and Vietnam.

INNSiDE is a collection of unique city and beach hotels designed for curious people with a flexible lifestyle. Always true to their destination, they offer their guests the freedom to connect in an independent community of like-minded travelers or simply to unwind.

INNSiDE offers guests all the amenities of daily life and special touches to make their stay a unique experience. From the comfort of the rooms to the inspiring Big Idea Space and open-plan living lounges, right down to the fitness centers – we ensure our guests feel right at home.

Sustainability is reflected in even the smallest details: Every room is equipped with paper- and plastic-free packaging and complimentary organic toiletries. INNSiDE celebrates the culture of each location with an events calendar, handy city guides for guests, and by showcasing the work of local artists on hotel walls, merchandise, and staff uniforms.

There are currently 38 INNSiDE by Meliá hotels worldwide, and the brand is continuously expanding. All hotels are located in prime lifestyle districts in popular travel destinations. These include Spain (Madrid, Mallorca, Ibiza, Fuerteventura, Zaragoza), the UK (Liverpool, Newcastle, Manchester), the USA (New York, Lima), Germany (Berlin, Bremen, Frankfurt, Munich, Dresden, Düsseldorf, Aachen, Leipzig, Hamburg), the Czech Republic (Prague), France (Paris), Italy (Milan), China (Zhengzhou), Indonesia (Yogyakarta), Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), and the Netherlands (Amsterdam).