{"id":40232,"date":"2025-12-16T09:47:03","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T08:47:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/?p=40232"},"modified":"2025-12-16T10:03:43","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T09:03:43","slug":"riu-cabo-verde-20-aniversario-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/riu-cabo-verde-20-aniversario-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Joan Trian Riu: \u201cCape Verde and its \u2018morabeza\u2019 have marked the history of RIU\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This year we are celebrating the 20th anniversary of our arrival at a destination that has marked the history of the chain: Cape Verde. With this special post, we want to bring these months of celebrations to a close, paying tribute to this valuable country, but above all to the talent of our colleagues, who have made this project a success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RIU in Cape Verde: a little history<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It was in 2005 when we enthusiastically opened the doors of our first hotel on Sal Island, the Riu Funana. Since then, alongside the country, we have travelled a path of learning. We have also been fortunate enough to witness and participate in Cape Verde&#8217;s growth as an international tourist destination. Today, we have six hotels and more than 3,500 rooms on Sal and Boa Vista.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69e6af558e136&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69e6af558e136\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1067\" height=\"1600\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/joan-trian-riu-1067x1600.jpg\" alt=\"Joan Trian Riu, managing director of RIU\" class=\"wp-image-40157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/joan-trian-riu-1067x1600.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/joan-trian-riu-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/joan-trian-riu-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/joan-trian-riu-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/joan-trian-riu-1365x2048.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1067px) 100vw, 1067px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Joan Trian Riu, managing director of RIU.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Over these 20 years, Cape Verde, the perfect place for a worry-free all-inclusive holiday, has become one of RIU&#8217;s most important international destinations. In the words of Joan Trian Riu, RIU&#8217;s managing director, \u201cThe destination has it all, a privileged climate, spectacular beaches, and its unparalleled <em>morabeza<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>\u201cOur guests return time and time again because the beauty and peace they find here are unlike anywhere else in the world\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Local people and talent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If anything defines our experience in Cape Verde, it is human talent. RIU&#8217;s growth in this destination would not have been possible without the dedication of our Cape Verdean colleagues and all their talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69e6af558ecc8&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69e6af558ecc8\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1015\" height=\"1600\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"40148\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cocina-cabo-verde-riu-1015x1600.jpg\" alt=\"\" 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https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/animacion-cabo-verde-riu-2048x1417.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And Joan Trian is well aware of this as, in 2009,<em> \u201cI had the privilege of working here as assistant manager at the Riu Funana Garopa. It was a decisive stage in both my professional life and my personal life. Cape Verde taught me a lot, and it&#8217;s a country I&#8217;ll always feel a connection to. Later, I had the honour of receiving Cape Verdean nationality, along with my mother Carmen Riu and my uncle Luis Riu. A gesture I will always cherish, I&#8217;m so thankful and proud.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We cannot talk about RIU&#8217;s history in Cape Verde without mentioning F\u00e9lix Casado, RIU&#8217;s managing director, who has been involved in the project since its inception.<em> He \u201chas been the brains and soul of RIU throughout its Cape Verdean adventure. The eyes and hands of the family from afar.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another key figure in our story in the destination is our colleague Carlos Almeida, RIU&#8217;s Human Resources Director in Cape Verde. F\u00e9lix also mentioned him in his speech during RIU&#8217;s 20th Anniversary Gala in Cape Verde. He acknowledged the important role he played in the launch of our first hotel, being<em> \u201ccrucial in the beginning, visiting neighbourhoods like Buena Esperanza, explaining the project and looking for potential employees. His knowledge and professionalism were vital.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69e6af5590ef4&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69e6af5590ef4\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1097\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/carlos-almeida-cabo-verde-riu-1600x1097.jpg\" alt=\"Carlos Almeida, Director of Human Resources at RIU in Cape Verde\" class=\"wp-image-40163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/carlos-almeida-cabo-verde-riu-1600x1097.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/carlos-almeida-cabo-verde-riu-600x412.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/carlos-almeida-cabo-verde-riu-768x527.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/carlos-almeida-cabo-verde-riu-1536x1053.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/carlos-almeida-cabo-verde-riu-2048x1405.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Carlos Almeida, Director of Human Resources at RIU in Cape Verde.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Also present were Sergio Lobenstein, Director of Operations, and Juan Carlos Dreher, Operations Delegate, \u201c<em>They have always demonstrated great leadership skills, approachability, and constant effort\u201d<\/em>, points out Joan<em>.<\/em> In addition, <em>\u201cAll the teams that work in the hotels day after day are the face of the brand and the true stars of this anniversary.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69e6af559161f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69e6af559161f\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1368\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cabo-verde-riu-operaciones-1600x1368.jpg\" alt=\"From left to right: Sergio Lobenstain, Operations Manager; 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F\u00e9lix Casado, RIU Executive Director; and Juan Carlos Dreher, Operations Manager.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">93% of the staff are from Cape Verde<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>But, what is more, in this destination we have seen so many of our colleagues grow. It is no secret that RIU&#8217;s expansion in a destination goes hand in hand with the training and promotion of local talent. Cape Verde is a great example of this, with 93% of its workforce being local.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>\u201cIf the talent is here, we have to invest in it.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So much so that<em> \u201cMany of our managers, trainers and middle managers in the islands and in other RIU destinations have grown professionally since they accepted their first position in Cape Verde. This is a reality that fills us with pride.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2022, a group of 50 Cape Verde team members travelled to Senegal with the mission of opening the Riu Baobab. 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