Melia Hotels International

Meliá announced it will stop operating all 34 of its hotels in Cuba, saying recent US sanctions make it impossible to maintain operational stability. The group will seek a smooth transition to minimise impact on staff, suppliers and guests. The decision follows earlier cuts and rising pressure on foreign firms doing business with Cuban military-linked entities after new measures from Washington. » More on theguardian.com

La cadena española Meliá dejará de operar 15 de los 34 hoteles que gestionaba en Cuba, citando factores externos que afectan la operación, legalidad y seguridad de los establecimientos. La decisión llega tras una orden ejecutiva de EE. UU. que amplía sanciones contra empresas vinculadas a GAESA, socio de Meliá a través de Gaviota, y tras una fuerte caída del turismo y problemas energéticos en la isla. El cierre agrava la crisis del sector turístico cubano y amenaza empleos de miles de trabajadores locales. » More on finance.yahoo.com

Stoneshield Capital, with a 9.5% stake, is the second-largest shareholder in Meliá Hotels International. Juan Pepa, co‑founder of Stoneshield, has been appointed to the board of directors to actively support the next phase of growth and value creation. Stoneshield announces close strategic collaboration, disciplined capital allocation and operational support to bolster the company’s international expansion. » More on finanzen.net