AGP Executive Report
Last update: 29 minutes agoTourism & Sanctions: Spanish hotel giant Meliá says it will completely shut its Cuba operations, effective Friday, citing mounting legal, economic and financial hurdles tied to U.S. sanctions; the move follows earlier Meliá steps to stop managing GAESA-linked hotels and comes as Cuba’s tourism sector struggles with an energy crisis. Hotel Industry Shake-Up: Iberostar also confirmed it no longer operates or markets any hotels in Cuba, after cutting ties with Gaviota-linked properties and leaving only a limited presence through hotels managed by other groups. Travel Culture & Sports: Cuba officially named its canoeing team for the Santo Domingo 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games, with Olympic medalist Yarisleidis Cirilo leading multiple events. Rail & Heritage: Cuba’s railway history is getting fresh spotlight through the Havana Railway Museum, expanding collections and showcasing locomotives and archival material tied to the island’s early rail era. Diplomacy: Cuba’s ambassador is among those receiving new credentials in the Maldives, with talks including healthcare, education, training and sports cooperation.
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