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
A 4.6-magnitude earthquake caused weak to light shaking in Cuba early Sunday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake struck at around 1:48 AM local time at a depth of 8 kilometers. Its epicentre was 30 kilometres south-southwest of El Cobre and about 33 kilometers southwest of Santiago de Cuba. There were … Read more
Miami law firm Carey Rodriguez is opening a new Cuba Practice Group to advise clients on doing business on the island. The announcement comes in response to the surge of interest by U.S. businesses seeking to invest and and trade with Cuba since the progress in diplomatic ties between the countries last year. “Without a … Read more
During all the time that Cuba was totally off limits to American travelers, it became a major tourism destination for everyone else — but particularly Canadians, who continue to come to Cuba to search for the best all-inclusive resorts in droves. It’s that demand that led in large part to the continued development of Cuba’s all-inclusive … Read more
The Cuban tourism boom is everywhere — not just Havana. After Cuba reported significant growth in Cienfuegos, the country’s Ministry of Tourism is now reporting a record year in Jardines del Rey. The destination, which first launched as a commercial tourist destination in 1993, received more than 400,000 visitors in 2015. The increase in tourist arrivals … Read more
It’s simple: demand for Cuba travel is booming. And while there are still just 12 categories of licensed categories for Americans to travel to the island, those who make the journey need help. That’s where people like Peggy Goldman come in. Goldman, the founder and president of Friendly Planet Travel, who’s quickly becoming one of … Read more
Germany is looking to ramp up its economic interaction with Cuba. The country’s Vice Chancellor and Economy Minister, Sigmar Gabriel, is on an official visit to Cuba this week, joined by a large delegation of German businessmen. He also led a business forum at the Hotel Nacional in Havana, joined by Cuban Minister of Foreign … Read more
While Cuba is seeing an overall tourism boom, it’s not just in the capital. Havana’s surge seems to have extended to other parts of the island, with the province of Cienfuegos showing a particularly significant increase. Through the end of November, the province of Cienfuegos has reported 180,000 tourists, a jump of 26 percent over … Read more
Our new feature, Airbnb Cuba, takes a look at the best places to stay on Airbnb in Cuba. And we begin with a stunner: a Pinar del Rio property that’s set on a tobacco plantation. It bills itself as an “authentic cigar and eco tourism experience” in the heart of Cuba’s tobacco region — targeted for … Read more
Exploring Cuba’s economic opportunities By Anne-Sophie Gidoin Op-Ed Contributor To catch 2 Billion USD in foreign investment per year, the Caribbean’s biggest island has equipped itself with an engaging legal framework. The remedies available in case of disputes against local entities reinforce the attractiveness of this 11 million individuals-market. Cuba seeks foreign investment in the … Read more
