Cuban President Raul Castro returned home on Wednesday afternoon after a major state visit to France. During his trip to France, Castro and French President Francois Hollande signed several bilateral agreements aimed at strengthening the economic ties between the nations. On Monday, an agreement was signed that converted $230 million of Cuba’s $390 million remaining … Read more
Cuba’s Tech and Startup Scenes – On the Verge of Connection It is an unmistakable sign of technical sophistication when developers are capable of discussing and debating code at a conceptual level — as opposed to simply executing on tasks. Mastering the underlying concepts allows coders to unlock the door to high-level problem solving, the … Read more
Cuba’s rapidly-expanding hotel product has a new addition: a boutique property in Santiago de Cuba. As part of a wider crop of new hotels in the far southeastern corner of the country, the Punta Gorda hotel has opened its doors. The 12-room hotel is set on the bay that’s close to the city’s Marina Marlin, … Read more
It is no secrete that Cuba’s future economic development plans includes a focus on travel and tourism. Current US rules have so far restricted US firms from doing business in Cuba. Although Obama has loosened some restrictions, the travel and tourism sector remain off limits for US-based firms. Recently, Choice Hotels’ Steve Joyce visited Cuba. … Read more
