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
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
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
CubaNetwork, America’s first multi-platform network dedicated to capturing the mystique of Cuba, will launch with thousands of hours of original and exclusive programming from Havana, Cuba in both English and Spanish. The programming service will capture a love affair with classic American cars, salsa singers, inventive offerings in food, culture, night life and much, much … Read more
ExcelAire has launched a private jet charter service to Cuba, with direct flights from 19 U.S. cities, the company announced this week. The airline has obtained FAA authorizations to fly to Havana from U.S. government-designated portal airports, and completed its first trip from JFK to Havana on December 21. “ExcelAire is one of the few … Read more
On Saturday, a Pakistani ship set sail carrying around 15,000 tons rice to Cuba. Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, said that Pakistan would extend all possible assistance to help Cuba by reciprocating in the same spirit as Cuba had done by sending teams of doctors following the aftermath of the country’s magnitude 7.6 earthquake … Read more
The first round of talks between the US and Cuba began in January 2015, thirteen months after President Obama announced the normalization of relations. Leading talks and representing Cuba was Josefina Vidal, general director of Cuba’s U.S. Division in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Since then, she has been at the table, negotiating and constructing … Read more
