Cuba Journal 
“Last week in Havana, Cuba, the governments of Aruba and Cuba signed a cooperative agreement with a focus on tourism,” announced Minister of Tourism, Transportation, Culture and the Primary Sector for Aruba Mr. Otmar Oduber. It’s been close to a year since discussions began between the departments of foreign affairs of both countries, and are … Read more
T-Mobile today announced it has signed an interconnect and roaming agreement with Empresa De Telecomunicaciones De Cuba, S.A. (ETECSA), the Cuban telecommunications company. The new deal enables the “Un-carrier” to do its part to open communications between the U.S. and the island nation, delivering more affordable voice calling for customers who want to keep in … Read more
Following on the heels of visits by Beyonce and Jay Z, The Rolling Stones, and the House of Chanel — the Kardashian Clan just wrapped up their first journey to Cuba. As with most things Kardashian, it was not without controversy. Jetting in and out on their private plane, the Kardashians’ visit seems to have … Read more
By Dana Niland Cuba Journal Contributor It’s Cuba, for art lovers. Latin American and Caribbean Studies Travel is offering five-day Cuba programs that provide travelers with an authentic Cuban experience through educational and cultural exchanges. LAACS Travel trips are focused on Havana’s thriving art scene, and feature private tours of the museums and cultural institutions … Read more
CNN is reporting that Orvis, one of the largest fly fishing outfitters in the world, plans to announce guided trips to Cuba this year. The company is the first major US sporting company to do business on the island. Simon Perkins, Orvis’ senior manager of adventures and hunting, said Cuba’s pristine natural environment and improving … Read more
According to a report in the Washington Blade, the daughter of Cuban President Raúl Castro on Tuesday spoke about her organization’s plans to commemorate the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. Mariela Castro, director of Cuba’s National Center for Sexual Education, told reporters and her supporters in Havana that her organization, which is known by … Read more
In the latest push to deepen cultural exchange with Cuba, a group of artists and musicians flew to the island last week supporting the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities. The Cuba delegation included Dave Matthews, Usher, Smokey Robinson, Alfre Woodard and violinist Joshua Bell, along with a pair of executives from American Airlines, … Read more
Chanel stirs excitement and unease in old Havana today as it stages its first Latin American fashion show in Cuba. Karl Lagerfeld, head designer and creative director for the fashion house, says, “The spirit of these collections is to conjure up images of distant horizons. They are inspired by a theme or identity that is often … Read more
Above: A female tourist is video conferencing on a tablet computer while seated in a small Internet lounge at the Hotel Palco in Havana on May 2, 2016. PHOTO: GERARD BEST By Gerard Best From May 2 to 6, some 700 technology experts and professionals from across the region gather in western Havana for the annual meeting of the Internet … Read more
According to a report by Harper’s Bazaar, Supermodel Gisele Bündchen made a Cuba appearance the day before Chanel’s fashion event in Havana. Chanel will be staging its 2017 Cruise Collection in Havana, Cuba tomorrow—a first for any major fashion brand since travel sanctions have only recently been lifted. And today, coincidentally, Gisele shared an Instagram of … Read more
