Cuba travel and tourism.
According to Cuban officials, the island has been visited by 2 million foreign tourists so far in 2016, 11.9% more than in the same period in 2015. Cuba has achieved 2 million visitors 27 days earlier than last year, according to the Ministry of Tourism. Canada continues as the leading source of tourists, followed by … Read more
The reasons behind Cuba’s rapid growth in tourism have as much to do with its Caribbean location as with the recent changes in US consumption trends that emphasize experiences over possessions. The birth of a new tourism market is a rare thing to witness. In fact, it is not entirely accurate to describe Cuba as … Read more
Last week, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) approved a number of airlines to commence regular commercial service to Cuba in most of the island nation’s regional hubs – but excluded Havana from approval until later this year. Airlines must now wait for final approval from Cuba. All existing charter flights will continue on an … Read more
Starting in December, a new Eurowings route will serve one flight a week from Cologne/Bonn to Havana. The German company’s move is a part its route development strategy expanding further into the American continent, after it has already launched its first route to Boston. Scheduled US commercial flights to Cuba are expected to being later … Read more
Cruising to Cuba is emerging as a desirable way to explore the Caribbean’s largest and fastest growing destination. A new Miami-based cruise line is set to begin new Florida-Cuba itineraries in November – and from Montreal, Canada, to ports in Canada and on the U.S. Great Lakes in July. It will be the first cruise … Read more
It is no wonder why the US yachting community has fallen in love with Cuba. After all, Cuba’s coastline is 40% longer than Florida’s and is largely undeveloped and unspoiled. In response, Cuba is planning a major expansion of its marinas. In light of the expected increase in recreational arrivals to Cuba (in large part … Read more
Fathom, the pioneer in social impact travel, today announced that Ashoka, the largest network of social entrepreneurs worldwide, has developed select onboard programming for sailings to the Dominican Republic and Cuba. Together, Fathom and Ashoka have created a replicable travel experience that enables travelers to practice changemaking, and discover their own potential to create positive … Read more
“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
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
A leading vacation exchange company is offering travel options to Cuba through a new alliance with Cuba Travel Services, an established travel tour company. RCI members in the US will now have access to unique “people-to-people” educational tour packages designed and operated by Cuba Travel Services. With an initial pilot of the tours providing two … Read more
