nh hotel group was the only company of the industry recognized in the first edition of the ranking mercoempresas responsables in 2011, which included the 50 most responsible companies in spain. in 2015, the company is in 25th position in the ranking merco responsabilidad y gobierno corporativo, where the 100 companies in spain with best performance are included. furthermore, nh hotel group has confirmed for the ninth year running that it is a top company in the spanish tourist industry where reputation is concerned, according to the monitor empresarial de reputación corporativa (merco).