Cancun, Q.R. — The Spanish Riu chain has opened their sixth hotel in Cancun. On Tuesday, officials inaugurated the new Riu Ventura Hotel in Cancun. Governor Mara Lezama was on hand for the inauguration along with Pablo Klimann, Director of Operations for the Mexican Caribbean and Costa Rica at Riu Hotels & Resorts.
Governor Lezama expressed her gratitude not only for the formal opening of the hotel, but also for recognizing the workers who are a fundamental part, the essence, of the tourist destinations in the state.
“Our employees deserve to live well, to have well-paid, well-compensated jobs. That’s why we’re building homes, absorbing all the subsidies from the federal, state, and municipal governments, so that those earning two minimum wages can have a home with all the basic necessities,” explained Mara Lezama.
She said this project reaffirms the state’s tourism strength and consolidates the confidence of international investment, particularly Spanish investment, one of the most significant and longest-standing in the state.
Lezama said the inauguration of the new hotel marks a significant milestone. It is the first hotel opening event that the RIU chain has held in Quintana Roo, reflecting the company’s sustained growth and commitment to the destination.
The opening of this new hotel has an immediate social impact, creating more than 400 new jobs and contributing to the well-being of Quintana Roo families and the growth of local communities.
Pablo Klimann announced that this is the chain’s sixth hotel in Cancun, and that the Riu Palace Peninsula in Cancun and the Riu Palace Mexico in Playa del Carmen will soon be renovated.
“Riu is committed to Quintana Roo and is growing alongside its community, promoting sustainability. The employees are the heart of this hotel,” he said.
With the addition of the Hotel Riu Ventura, the RIU chain now has six hotels in Cancun and 15 throughout the state of Quintana Roo, solidifying its position as the chain with the largest presence in the state.
This expansion not only strengthens the tourism offerings of the Mexican Caribbean but also fosters job creation and the diversification of services. With this opening, RIU Hotels reaches its 23rd hotel in Mexico, a country where it has consolidated one of its largest social investment commitments.
This event also comes at a strategic moment for international promotion, just one month before FITUR, the tourism fair in which Mexico will participate for the first time as Spain’s Partner Country.
Cancun Mayor Ana Paty Peralta de la Peña, along with other state dignitaries, welcomed the business leaders and guests to the Tuesday night event.
