Global hotel leaders praise David Collado’s leadership in tourism The CEOs of four leading international hotel chains—Meliá Hotels, Grupo Piñero, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, and Iberostar—have praised Dominican Tourism Minister David Collado for his outstanding leadership and achievements in both national and global tourism. Their recognition follows UN Tourism’s recent decision to name Collado Minister of the Americas, the first distinction of its kind granted by the organization. Gabriel Escarrer, president and CEO of Meliá International Group, described Collado’s accomplishments over his five-year tenure as “impressive,” noting that the Dominican Republic continues to set new records in tourist arrivals and spending. Encarna Piñero, CEO of Grupo Piñero, commended Collado for transforming the country into a benchmark for world tourism, adding that UN Tourism’s recognition reflects his sustained efforts and dedication. Alejandro Reynal, global CEO of Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, highlighted Collado’s “incredible” leadership, crediting him with revitalizing tourism after the [...]

Minister predicts a quick recovery of tourism in Eastern Cuba After the impact of Hurricane Melissa in the eastern region of Cuba, the country's tourism authorities immediately activated their protection and recovery protocols. "When we say that Cuba is a safe destination, it includes protection and defense against natural phenomena of this magnitude," said the Minister of Tourism, Juan Carlos García Granda. During his participation in the television program Mesa Redonda, García Granda emphasized that the priority was to protect the lives of tourists, citizens, and sector employees, followed by the preservation of material resources and hotel infrastructure. Holguín: efficient evacuation and international cooperation The province of Holguín, one of the country's main tourist destinations, had a high concentration of foreign visitors at the time of the hurricane forecast. In the face of the threat, tourist activities were suspended and both tourists and residents were evacuated, including those staying in private [...]

Hotel Nacional de Cuba featured at the 2025 World Luxury Awards At a gala held in Madrid, the iconic National Hotel of Cuba was honored with two of the most prestigious awards in the industry: the World Luxury Hotel Award and the World Luxury Restaurant Award. The director of the institution, Luis Miguel Díaz Sánchez, received the accolades that celebrate excellence in high-level hospitality and gastronomy. Since its creation in 2006, the World Luxury Awards have honored the best in the global luxury tourism sector. More than 300,000 international travelers participate in the voting each year, making these awards a benchmark for the most demanding expectations in the luxury world. Being selected is, without a doubt, the ultimate recognition of quality, service, and experience. About to celebrate its 95th anniversary this December 30, the Hotel Nacional stands with its impressive eclectic architecture facing the Havana Malecón. More than just accommodation, it [...]

Havanatur S.A. will market more services through the new website The International Tour Operator Group Havanatur S.A. presented its new website with a design and functionalities aligned with the company's objectives and the communicative landscape in the travel sector. "We have given a special distinction to the launch of the new platform because it is going to change the entire way we are managing, administering, and distributing tourism," commented Yoelkis Salazar, director of Havanatur, during the presentation night as part of the 2025 Commercial, Economic, and Human Capital Workshop. In this regard, he pointed out that the purpose of the renewal is to market new services through that digital platform and to connect with operators. “This year has been about getting the Group to understand the importance of developing e-commerce, our platform, and new ways of doing things,” he specified. For her part, Yeni Gayle, Director of Information and Communications of [...]