Cuba’s Q1 2016 Hotel Pipeline

Cuba’s Q1 2016 Hotel Pipeline

Last week, the Obama administration announced two major hotel brands will seek to do business in Cuba. White House officials expressed hope these deals would come together before Mr. Obama arrives in Havana March 20. Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson, vice chair of the President’s Export Council, will travel to Cuba with Mr. Obama. “We are … Read more

AccorHotels Eyes Growth with its Forth Cuba Property

AccorHotels Eyes Growth with its Forth Cuba Property

AccorHotels will begin construction this year on its forth hotel in Cuba, the Sofitel So La Habana. Eric Peyre, AccorHotel’s Cuba head, says the company’s expansion plans are in anticipation of a wave of American tourists. The French hotel company will partner with Cuban tourism group Gaviota to open the 218-room hotel in Havana in … Read more