While attending the Caribbean Hotel Conference and Operations Summit (“CHICOS”), Cuba was noted as “unlike anywhere else in the Caribbean” by many panelists discussing the culture of the Country. While there are a number of outstanding issues that currently stand between the United States and Cuba such as the billions in outstanding claims against Cuba … Read more
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday’s “Cuba Summit”, organized by The Economist Events, explored Cuba’s changing economic, social and political landscape and what it means for businesses planning a move into Cuba. The island nation faces many challenges as it tries to create a more dynamic and prosperous economy. The Economist editors – along with a diverse … Read more
If you’ve tried to get to Cuba in the last few months, you’ve encountered a problem. There are just very, very few rooms available in Havana. While hotel space in Cuba is at a premium, tour operator Central Holidays says it has deluxe hotel space in Havana and first-class space in other major Cuban cities … Read more
World-renowned architect Frank Gehry just visited Cuba — and in classic Gehry style. The Canadian design, who is an avid sailor, legend came to Havana on athe sailboat he designed — Foggy — and quickly offered his expertise to Cuba, the country’s government said. Gehry was in the capital to speak with the National Union of … Read more
Demand for Cuba has never been higher, both from outside of the United States and now for travelers coming from the US on one of the U.S. government’s 12 approved licenses. That’s been a significant boost for established tour operators like Central Holidays, which now offers a wide range of tour packages to visit Cuba. … Read more
Tour operator Vacation Express is now offering hotel rooms in Cuba. US travelers who are eligible to visit Cuba under one of the 12 general licenses for travel to the island can book hotel rooms in Varadero, Cayo Coco, Santiago de Cuba, Holguin and Cayo Santa Maria. Vacation Express is part of the Sunwing Travel … Read more
A major travel player is coming to Cuba. Online travel booking site CheapCaribbean.com has announced plans to begin offering eight-day tours to Cuba beginning in early 2016. The nine tours, all of which will be operated by Cuba tour operator Cuba Travel Services, will start at $5,500 per person including accommodations, meals and air/ground transportation. … Read more
By the Cuba Journal staff While charter flights have helped expand travel to Havana, it’s still hard for many travelers to get to the eastern hub of Santiago de Cuba. That’s about to change, however, with a new option through Turks and Caicos. Caribbean carrier InterCaribbean Airways will be launching flights from Providenciales to Santiago … Read more
Acclaimed actress Rosario Dawson hosted a major Airbnb event in New York this week that celebrated the upcoming one-year anniversary of the historic rapprochement between Cuba and the United States. Dawson was joined at the fete by Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba, a Cuban dance troupe which was in New York to perform “Cuba Vibra,” a … Read more
A new environmental agreement Officials from Cuba and the United States have signed a landmark agreement to protect marine ecosystems from rising manmade threats. The agreement, first announced in October, commits Cuba and the U.S. to collaborate on science, outreach and education regarding ‘sister’ marine protected areas,” according to the Environmental Defense Fund, which has … Read more
