News

Melia Adds Five New Cuba Hotels, With More to Come

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - April 5, 2018 - 12:32 pm

By the Caribbean Journal staff

Hotel giant Melia has unveiled a major new expansion of its hotel offering in Cuba.

The company has added 5 hotels with a total of 409 rooms to its portfolio in Cuba in the first quarter of 2018.

The expansion is in two cities: Cienfuegos and Camagüey, with all five hotels representing something of a departure for the brand — they’re small, historic properties, rather than modern, large hotels.

The hotels include Hotel La Union, Hotel Jagua and Hotel Meliá San Carlos in Cienfuegos and Hotel Colón and Gran Hotel in Camagüey.

Melia is also planning to add three more hotels in the city of Trinidad before 2020.

“Within the framework of our strong commitment to helping improve Cuban tourism, we have the opportunity to promote unique cities with exceptional tourism potential such as Cienfuegos, Camagüey, Santiago de Cuba, or Havana, guaranteeing the internationally acknowledged Meliá service and quality standards from the east to the west of the island,” said Gabriel Escarrer, Vice President and CEO of Meliá Hotels International.

Melia is also planning to open two new flagship hotels in both Varadero and Cayo Santa Maria by the end of this year: the Melia Internacional, which will have 934 rooms, along with the Paradisus Los Cayos, which will boast 802 rooms.

“The new hotels offer us a great chance to show our commitment to the development of balanced and sustainable tourism in Cuba and to show the value that our brands can add,” said Francesc Camps, deputy managing director of Melia Cuba. “These hotels in heritage cities are well integrated with the cultural and social fabric of their destinations, and give us a chance to provide travellers with experiences focused on discovering more about the local culture and heritage.”

Popular Posts dominica fort young views

In Dominica, an All-Inclusive That Comes With the Whole Island 

All-inclusive has been changing. That’s not a secret. It’s the biggest thing in travel right now, particularly in the Caribbean, where travelers want more. But they don’t just want the unlimited food and beverage. They want the experience. They want […]


The Caribbean's Greenest Hotels for 2025, From Solar-Powered Resorts in Puerto Rico to Adventure Lodges in The Bahamas

Aruba Antigua Resorts Romantic

The term “green” has never been more important, but it’s also never been a broader term. What once merely meant a degree of environmental focus, has now expanded to encompass everything from renewable energy to sustainability to community tourism. That’s […]


Belize Is the Caribbean’s Happiest Country 

rows of buildings on the beach in belize

Belize has come out on top of the Caribbean as the region’s happiest country, according to the World Happiness Report, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The Caribbean country on the coast of Central America was ranked 25th overall in the world, […]


Related Posts clarkes court grenada

Rum Journal: This 12-Year-Old Rum Is a Taste of Grenada 

Martinique. Cuba. Guyana. Guadeloupe. Barbados. Puerto Rico. When you think of legendary Caribbean rum-making markets, these are some of the first names that come to mind. But hidden away in the southeastern Caribbean is another one that should be on […]


This New Hotel Summit in Antigua Is Changing How Caribbean Resorts Drive Bookings

resorts direct bookings

In a pivotal move to help regional hoteliers regain control of their revenue streams, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association is launching the inaugural Direct Booking Summit – Caribbean Edition this May in Antigua.  The one-day business event, set for […]


Bonaire Is Getting a Boost from American Airlines as Its Travel Boom Continues 

bonaire bellafonte

The diving. The food scene. The flamingos. Bonaire is hot right now, and it’s not just on the mercury. The little Dutch Caribbean island is in the throws of a major travel renaissance, buoyed by JetBlue’s new flights, a new […]