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Meliá Pulls Out of 15 Cuban Hotels Amid Trump Sanctions

6/3/2026

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Meliá said the U.S. oil blockade and tighter sanctions announced by President Donald Trump prompted its decision to exit Cuba.
Meliá stopped managing, marketing and brand services for 15 Cuban hotels.
It told owners of the plan on May 26 and confirmed it on June 3.
The hotels, run by its Portuguese subsidiary Ilha Bela Gestao E Turismo, are being withdrawn orderly with suppliers and customers notified.

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Meliá said the U.S. oil blockade and tighter sanctions announced by President Donald Trump prompted its decision to exit Cuba.
Meliá stopped managing, marketing and brand services for 15 Cuban hotels.
It told owners of the plan on May 26 and confirmed it on June 3.
The hotels, run by its Portuguese subsidiary Ilha Bela Gestao E Turismo, are being withdrawn orderly with suppliers and customers notified.