Tourism Operations Return to Normal in Holguin, Cuba

Tourism operations in Holguin, Cuba have fully restarted November 5 following the wrath of Hurricane Melissa, the The Cuba Tourist Board says.

The first two commercial flights from Canada operated by Air Transat and WestJet are scheduled to arrive Wednesday (November 5) at Frank País International Airport in Holguin, marking a swift return to normal operations.

Tourist facilities located on the popular Guardalavaca, Pesquero, and Esmeralda beaches have regained their full vitality. These resorts are ready to welcome guests today with the renowned hospitality that characterizes the Cuban people and guaranteed service standards.

“We would like to extend a special thank you to the travel agents who have kept customers informed at all times and have worked tirelessly to rebook and accommodate their clients,” said Gihana Galindo, Director of the Cuba Tourist Board.

The tourist board says the recovery and rehabilitation efforts have been completed in record time, which it attributes to the joint efforts of local authorities, national task forces, and tireless hotel staff. Intensive sanitation work has also been conducted, and essential services including water pumping, communications, transport, and electricity have been fully restored by the national utility systems.

Hurricane Melissa passed through the eastern part of the island in late October, causing the temporary closures of airports in Santiago de Cuba and Holguin and some hotels. All other popular tourist destinations, including Jardines del Rey, Varadero, Cayo Santa Maria , Cayo Largo, Cienfuegos, Trinidad and Havana remained fully operational.

The Cuba Tourist Board encourages customers whose travel plans were affected to contact their travel agent or airline to reschedule their trips.