2009-05-27

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Meliá Las Dunas Hotel is the new recipient of the Marque of Excellence Award- 2008, a distinction accorded annually by leading British tour operator Thomas Cook. The award expresses the view of clients of this major company who stayed in the Meliá Las Dunas hotel, regarding its high quality accommodation and service standards, as affirmed in the accreditation certificate signed by Thomas Cook Managing Director, Manny Fontenla-Novoa.
"By expressing the view of such a demanding sector of the market represented by Thomas Cook, this award dignifies the efforts of its staff who place the excellence of their service above all else", affirmed Francisco Silva, General Manager of Meliá Las Dunas.
Last year, Thomas Cook was the hotels major tourist market, especially among couples who chose Cuba as the destination for their wedding.
Great Britain is Sol Meliá Cuba's second Weddings and Honeymoons market, particularly Meliá Las Dunas, virtual leader of this segment during 2008.
Meliá Las Dunas is an All-Inclusive 5-star hotel with 925 rooms which vividly recreates two different atmospheres that coexist in perfect harmony: one destined for families and the other for adults. The property offers clients a wide gastronomic offer including 7 restaurants, 11 bars and a fun-packed recreation program.
The property is located in Cayo Santa Maria, an exotic tropical key off the northeastern coast of Villa Clara province more than 360 km from Havana, with an area of 13 km². The key is joined to the Cuban mainland by a 48 km causeway stretching across the sea and has received numerous international awards for the harmonious combination of nature and modern engineering in the Buenavista Biosphere Reserve.
The Meliá Las Dunas Hotel is property of Gaviota, a Cuba tourist group, and operated by Sol Meliá under a Management Contract.