Iberostar To Take Over Management Of Havana’s Landmark Hotel Riviera
The IBEROSTAR Riviera will be IBEROSTAR’s twelfth hotel in Cuba, further establishing the Majorcan chain’s commitment to this rapidly growing tourist destination.
Palma de Mallorca – In January 2017, IBEROSTAR will be taking over management of the landmark HOTEL RIVIERA - its twelfth establishment in Cuba and second in Havana. On completion of the renovation work, the hotel will acquire 5* status and offer all the amenities and services associated with the company's Premium Gold category.
Standing on the Cuban capital's famous Malecón seafront esplanade and built in the style of when it first opened in 1957, the HOTEL RIVIERA will soon undergo extensive renovations. When finished, the hotel will feature 352 fully refurnished rooms. The project also includes work on communal areas, and will bring the range of products and services available at the hotel in line with the company's standards. The hotel will still be home to the legendary Cabaret Copa Room, a large venue for shows and live music and one of the most well-known spots for Havana nightlife.
The new hotel is a key milestone for IBEROSTAR and reinforces its commitment to Cuba as a top destination in the hotel chain's portfolio.
Enric Noguer, CEO America at GRUPO IBEROSTAR stated: "IBEROSTAR Riviera is an historically important property with an outstanding reputation, and represents a major step forward in expanding our presence in Havana and Cuba. Cuba is a tremendously important destination for IBEROSTAR and we remain committed to our objective of offering top quality and highly competitive accommodation options in this country."
The future IBEROSTAR Riviera will be the chain's second hotel in Havana, joining the IBEROSTAR Parque Central. IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts currently has another eleven hotels in Cuba. In 2017, IBEROSTAR will add its thirteenth hotel to its Cuban portfolio, the IBEROSTAR Bella Vista Varadero, a 5 star establishment in Varadero with 827 rooms.
About Iberostar
Iberostar Group is a 100% family-owned Spanish multinational company that boasts over 65 years’ experience in the tourism industry and business origins dating back to 1877. Its main line of business is Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, which includes the portfolio of up to 70 hotels in 15 countries under this agreement, with a global team of more than 25,000 people of 95 nationalities. The Group has become an international benchmark by promoting a responsible tourism business model focused on caring for people and the environment. The Wave of Change movement, a pioneering and innovative initiative from Iberostar, reflects the company’s specific commitment to the environment and oceans, and its efforts to promote these concerns to society as a whole. With sustainability as the driving force and lever behind the business, the company places the circular economy at the centre of its strategy and is working on its own 2030 agenda to be waste-free by 2025, carbon-neutral by 2030, 100% responsible in its seafood supply chain by 2025, and to improve the health of the ecosystems that surround its hotels, among other goals. Iberostar was the first hotel chain to remove single-plastic use amenities in all their hotels worldwide back in 2020. The company is a leader in quality and drives differentiation in the customer experience through constant product innovation and commitment to digitalization.
Iberostar Group is advisor to UNWTO, WTTC and World Economic Bank, and has been recognized at international level supporting and participating as speaker at Harvard University, Stanford University, COP 25-26-27, OECD and FITUR amongst others. The company has received several international awards including Eco Trophea Germany (2022) and WTM Latin America Responsible Tourism Award (2022), and has been recognized by several international media amongst the Best International Resorts in Europe and The Americas.
