From courtroom to boardroom, now serving global hospitality with that Spanish spice.
Meet María Zarraluqui, VP of Global Development at Meliá Hotels International, lawyer-turned-development-queen and Mallorca-based hospitality firecracker. We caught up with her at IHIF2025 in Berlin, where our host Florian had the mic, and María brought the magic.
In this episode:
How a life twist landed her at Meliá… where 25 years later, she’s still rocking the show.
Why Spanish hospitality isn’t just service: it’s soul, sunshine, and secret sauce.
How “Mujeres en Hospitality” started as a Friday video call and turned into a full-on movement of mentoring and powerful community.
Her vibe? Big energy, bigger wisdom: “Believe in yourself, raise your voice, make your knowledge and your capabilities visible.”
Enjoy the show!
SMACK Hospitality