Melia Hotels exits Cuban market citing US sanctions and economic instability

Spanish hotel group Melia has terminated operations at all 34 of its Cuban properties, citing insurmountable operational, legal, and financial challenges stemming from tightened US sanctions and the island's ongoing economic crisis. This full withdrawal follows a partial closure announced last month and reflects a broader trend of international hospitality firms retreating from the Cuban market due to regulatory and macroeconomic pressures.