Russian Tourists Refuse to Leave Damaged Cuban Hotel After Hurricane Melissa

After Hurricane Melissa's devastation, a group of Russian tourists refuse to leave their damaged Cuban hotel. The company is working to relocate them to safer accommodations.

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2025 November 2 . 5:05 PM

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This picture is clicked inside the hotel and in front, we see a table on which white color cloth is... — This picture is clicked inside the hotel and in front, we see a table on which white color cloth is placed. On table, we see plates, fork, spoon, glass, branches of tree. Around the table, we see chairs and behind that we see the other table which is like green in color and behind that, we see a man wearing black blazer. Next to him, we see the girl standing and behind them, we see door on which exit is written on it and behind that door, we see two men standing.

Russian Tourists Refuse to Leave Damaged Cuban Hotel After Hurricane Melissa

Over 20 Russian tourists have insisted on staying at the damaged Brisas Guardalavaca hotel in Cuba, despite severe hurricane damage. The hotel, operated by Gran Caribe, was hit by Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, last week. The storm left the hotel's facade damaged, palm trees uprooted, and debris scattered across the pool and beach. Despite these conditions, a group of around 20 Russian tourists refused to relocate and demanded to stay in the damaged hotel. Tour packages to the hotel typically cost up to 200,000 rubles for a 10-day stay for two. Most of the Russian tourists, however, agreed to relocate to hotels in Varadero, over 700 kilometers away from the damaged hotel. The tourist company, Gran Caribe, has been working to accommodate the remaining tourists in alternative locations. The situation at the Brisas Guardalavaca hotel remains under review as the company works to ensure the safety and comfort of all its guests. The exact number of tourists who have agreed to relocate is not yet confirmed.