Sol Meliá Cuba Hotels News

More Weddings at Sol Meliá Cuba

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Every year more couples prefer Sol Meliá Cuba for transforming their wedding ceremony into a wonderfully romantic experience in an exotic tropical destination,
Last 2007, Sol Meliá Cuba hotels and resorts hosted 1,070 weddings, which represents a 12% growth when compared to 2006, when this segment (including accommodations and extra services) grew by 10.86%.
Paradisus Rio de Oro, in Holguin, was the hotel preferred by 234 couples for their wedding ceremony, followed by Meliá Cayo Guillermo and Sol Palmeras (Varadero).
Canada continues to be the main tourist market (52.46%), followed by the United Kingdom, although a marked growing trend has been observed in Russia.
The number of honeymoon couples also grew during 2007, which totaled to 10, 907, representing a 2% increment compared to 2006.
Sol Palmeras continues to be leader of the honeymoon segment, which received a total of 1,183 honeymooners followed by Meliá Varadero, Tryp Habana Libre and Tryp Peninsula Varadero.

New facility at Sol Cayo Largo

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Sol Cayo Largo offers a new service for those who prefer this fabulous hotel for their holiday on the pristine key that bear the same name, an isle truly privileged by nature.
This 4-star All-Inclusive hotel (296 rooms) now enables guests to access the internet directly from their room.
Clients must have their own laptop and modem in order to request an access code at the Reception Desk for an additional cost that will be charged to their account.

Café Vista Alegre Project

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Havana offers travelers a new and important tourist attraction inspired by Cubas extraordinary cultural and artistic wealth: the
Café Vista Alegre Project, whose permanent venue is the spectacular Habana Café, at the Meliá Cohiba Hotel.
Café Vista Alegre promotes the Cuban musical repertoire of 1920s through the 1950s, performed by famed national and international figures.
The project is part of an original idea by popular Cuban musician Pancho Amat and singer Noel Nicola, which was first presented in Paris at the end of February with great success.
Originally, from 1898 to1948, there was a Café Vista Alegre in the Cuban capital, which became the regular haunt of artists and intellectuals such as Sindo Garay, Miguel Matamoros, Fernando Ortiz and Arsenio Rodriguez.
Each presentation of the Café Vista Alegre Project at the Habana Café will be hosted by musician Pancho Amat and accompanied by some of the foremost performers of traditional Cuban music.
This new attraction is a the result of a cooperation effort between the Ministry of Culture and Sol Meliá, which continues include the inexhaustible inspiration of Cuban culture in its tourist product for the enjoyment of its clients.

Thomas Cook awards Paradisus Rio de Oro

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Paradisus Rio de Oro reaffirmed its standing as a hotel with extensive international recognition when it was recently accorded the Marque of Excellence Award 2007 by Thomas Cook, one of the leading European tour operators.
This award is granted by the clients of Thomas Cook who chose Paradisus Rio de Oro to enjoy their vacation in Cuba.
This magnificent resort, owned by the Gaviota Tourist Group and operated by Sol Meliá Cuba, was also distinguished with this important award in 2002, 2004 and 2005.
The 5-star Ultra All-Inclusive Paradisus Rio de Oro Hotel is located in the Bahia de Naranjo Natural Park on the northern shore of Holguin province, where the luxurious comfort and exquisiteness of the property are in perfect harmony with its pristine surroundings. This eco-resort is conceived for adults aged 18 and over and its many facilities include the exclusive Yhi Spa, two elegant Garden Villas and a mouth-watering culinary offer guaranteed to seduce the senses.

Thomas Cook awards excellence of Paradisus Princesa del Mar

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Paradisus Princesa del Mar was granted the Marque of Excellence Award 2007 by leading tour operator Thomas Cook, in recognition of the hotels high service standards and quality of its accommodations, affirmed Manny Fontenla-Novoa, Executive Director of Thomas Cook.
Hotels accorded this important award appear marked with an E in the list of resorts recommended by Thomas Cook to its clients, as an assurance of quality.
Whats important about this award is that clients are the ones who assess the hotels by responding to Thomas Cooks satisfaction polls, which measure the service, facilities and quality of the accommodations. In December 2006, Sol Meliá included Paradisus Princesa del Mar, property of Gaviota Tourist Group, in the portfolio of hotels operated by the company in Cuba.
Paradisus Princesa del Mar, with 434 rooms, is an Ultra All-Inclusive 5-star hotel, located in Varadero Beach and conceived for adults aged 18 and over.
It stands out for its fantastic spatial distribution, extraordinary scenic views, romantic environments and total privacy, for the full enjoyment of a marvelous experience in a world full of sensations.