The initiative is part of the diversification strategy of the Argentine company Mirgor and its commitment to expanding the productive matrix of Tierra del Fuego, and is also aligned with the strategic commitment of Meliá Hotels International to promote more qualitative and sustainable tourism in the best destinations in the country.
With the signing of this new agreement, Meliá Hotels International, the most sustainable hotel company in Europe according to Standard & Poors Global, will contribute its extensive management experience and the added value of its renowned luxury brand Gran Meliá to the project that is being developed by the Mirgor Group and will subsequently be managed by the hotel chain.
With an estimated investment of more than 50 million dollars, the hotel is expected to begin operations in 2028, becoming the southernmost complex operated by the hotel group worldwide.
Among its features, the hotel is expected to have:
200 rooms.
Two restaurants, a bar and a lobby bar.
An auditorium with capacity for 800 people.
Indoor and outdoor pools, a first-class spa and a fully equipped gym.
Exclusive spaces, such as a viewing platform and a winter garden.
The project aims to strengthen the destination's infrastructure and tourism offering, especially through proposals focused on corporate and cultural tourism. It will also allow for the creation of approximately 200 new jobs and the development of a network of local suppliers to meet the demand for goods and services required by the hotel.
José Luis Alonso, CEO of Grupo Mirgor, said: “This is a project that was created from a collaborative vision and having the participation of Meliá Hotels International in it is a fundamental milestone.” He also added: “We are committed to expanding the Tierra del Fuego economy. To do so, we are convinced that it is necessary to be able to integrate capabilities and wills that allow us to develop projects framed within this objective.”
The president and CEO of Meliá Hotels International, Gabriel Escarrer Jaume, added: “Following our expansion plan in the LATAM region, we see great potential for our luxury brands in Argentina, which is why we are very excited about this alliance with a business group like Mirgor, which has been investing in Tierra del Fuego for more than 40 years. We feel very honored to work together to make this project a reality.”
For his part, Gustavo Melella, Governor of the Province of Tierra del Fuego, stated “it is important that the private sector chooses to invest in our province. Without a doubt, having a hotel with these characteristics will boost tourism,” and added “from the Government we support those investments that have the development and growth of Tierra del Fuego as their axis,” considered the provincial leader, valuing that “this initiative is an example of what the expansion of the productive matrix allows us and what it entails for our economy.”
Melia Hotels International currently has 4 hotels in Argentina, with the Gran Melia Iguazú being recognized for the third consecutive year as the best hotel in Argentina by the World Travel Awards.
Finally, it is important to highlight that this collaboration combines Mirgor's experience in innovation and project development with Meliá's global leadership in hospitality excellence.
Source: Meliá Hotels International.