Laura de Vega

Laura de Vega González is a senior hospitality executive with over 20 years of experience in the tourism and hospitality industry, specializing in Food & Beverage strategy, concept development, and operational excellence. As of March 2025, she holds the role of Vice President of Food & Beverage at Meliá Hotels International (MHI), where she leads global F&B strategy across the company’s diverse portfolio of brands.

Her professional journey began in hotel operations and evolved through leadership roles such as General Manager of lifestyle hotels, Regional Director of F&B for EMEA, and Global Director of F&B Development for MHI’s luxury division. In these roles, she played a key part in defining brand identity, designing innovative F&B concepts, and delivering results across international markets.

Between March 2023 and February 2025, Laura expanded her expertise by joining Legends as Head of Food & Beverage for Iberia, based in Madrid. In this role, she led F&B operations for major entertainment and sports venues, managing multi-million-euro operations and bringing a guest-centric, brand-enhancing approach to high-volume experiences.

Her return to Meliá in 2025 as VP of Food & Beverage marks a strategic move to reinforce the company’s commitment to culinary excellence, strategic partnerships, sustainability, and innovation across its global footprint. Her leadership is key to defining the next generation of hospitality experiences in Meliá’s hotels and resorts.