Cuba Journal Global ferry and shipping group FRS and Clipper, operator of Clipper Vacations, will combine transportation and tourism expertise to launch a new ferry service from Florida to Cuba, pending government guidance and approval. The announcement comes following FRS’ recent acquisition of a majority interest in Clipper. “This is an exciting day for Clipper, as we … Read more
Cuba’s participation in the 36th International Tourism Fair (FITUR) 2016, in Madrid, Spain, showcased the vital link between Spain’s private sector and Cuba’s rapidly expanding travel and tourism sector. The Cuba delegation was led by Cuba’s Tourism Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz. The mission was to promote the island nation’s newest top tourist destinations: Varadero, Trinidad, … Read more
An experiment started a few days after the meeting of Cuba’s 2016 National Assembly meeting. The issue is food prices, and the solution – or the experiment – is price controls, which are officially called, “variable.” The National Assembly of People’s Power, held at the Havana Convention Center on December 29, 2015, was called, “Year … Read more
On Tuesday, St. Lucia and Cuba signed a new agreement that would allow Cuba to continue to help in the development of St. Lucia’s public healthcare sector, expanding on years of cooperation between the nations’ health services. From “Operation Miracle” which provided tens of thousand of St. Lucia residents with eyesight-saving surgeries to scholarships for medical … Read more
A second earthquake in one week shook Cuba on Wednesday evening, according to the United States Geological Survey. The 4.2-magnitude quake came after a 4.6-magnitude earthquake on Sunday. Wednesday’s quake struck at around 37 kilometers south-southwest of Santiago de Cuba, and about 55 kilometers south of Palma Soriano. The quake, which hit at around 9:40 … Read more
According to a report in Hollywood Reporter, Jennifer Lawrence will portray Marita Lorenz in the biopic Marita, a pitch from Eric Warren Singer, co-writer of American Hustle. Sony Pictures picked up the project from the Oscar-nominated writer in a competitive situation. Matt Tolmach will produce the romantic spy drama with Lawrence and Scott Mednick. Andre … Read more
Navigating Havana’s hotel and rental scene can be tricky, but that’s why Cuba Journal is here to help. Our Airbnb Cuba feature looks at some of the more interesting places to stay in Havana and the wider island. This one, for example, even comes with its own pool and snack bar. The funky property with … Read more
Cuban President Raul Castro announced that he will travel to France next month as diplomatic relations continue to develop between Western nations and Cuba. Mr. Castro will meet with French President, François Hollande on Feb. 1. Mr. Castro’s trip is the first visit of a Cuban head of state since his brother, Fidel Castro, visited … Read more
Today, Travel Leaders Group released its top luxury travel trends for 2016 including the top up-and-coming destinations led by Cuba. “Today’s luxury traveler is someone who seeks incredible, authentic and memorable experiences – not merely 5-star hotels and Michelin star restaurants. So it makes perfect sense that Cuba, Antarctica, and African safaris are among the top … Read more
In what could be a major boost for US telecom growth in Cuba, the Federal Communications Commission has removed Cuba from the commission’s “Exclusion List.” By removing Cuba from the list, the move opens the door for US telecom carriers to provide facilities-based telephone and Internet service to Cuba without separate approval from the FCC. … Read more
