TORONTO — Iberostar has cut its ties with Gaviota, impacting the Spain-based hotel company’s management of a dozen resorts in Cuba, according to a new report from 14ymedio and picked up by the Havana Times.

The 12 properties are under Gaviota’s umbrella and by extension the Cuban state, i.e. the Cuban military’s Grupo de Administración Empresarial S.A. (Gaesa).

The U.S. administration’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)’s June 5 deadline for companies to cease operations in Cuba or face sanctions. According to reports, Iberostar will stay in Cuba with properties affiliated with Cubanacan and Gran Caribe.

Included in the group of 12 hotels, according to 14ymedio, are the Hotel Grand Packard on Prado Avenue, the Iberostar Selection Habana located in the K Tower and currently closed due to the crisis, the Iberostar Selection Ensenachos in Cayo Santa María, the Iberostar Origin Bella Vista Varadero, and the Iberostar Selection Esmeralda.

Yesterday brought confirmation that Blue Diamond Resorts Cuba has ceased operations effective immediately in Cuba after a months-long wind-down that began in February 2026, when mass repatriations brought thousands of Canadian travellers back from the island.

“WE WILL ASSESS ANY POTENTIAL IMPACTS TO OUR FUTURE PROGRAMMING”: SUNWING VACATIONS GROUP

Sunwing Vacations Group told Travelweek it is keeping a close eye on the situation. 

“We are aware of recent reports regarding the withdrawal of certain foreign hotel operators from Cuba and are closely monitoring the situation,” said Sunwing.

“We are actively seeking additional information and clarification from our partners and suppliers in Cuba to better understand the scope of these developments and any potential implications for our operations and customers.

“As more information becomes available, we will assess any potential impacts to our future programming and remain committed to keeping our travel advisor partners and industry stakeholders informed of any relevant updates.”