According the French publication Air Journal, Air China will begin flying to Havana from Beijing at end of December in a continuation of an existing flight to Montreal. Air China is the first Chinese airline to fly to Cuba. The Cuban capital will be its ninth destination in North America after New York-JFK, Los Angeles, … Read more
Explaining the latest changes By the Cuba Journal staff The United States has further loosened travel restrictions to Cuba. Though ordinary tourism remains banned, Americans can now visit Cuba, without applying for a license from the government, for the following reasons: visits to close relatives, academic programs, professional research, journalistic or religious pursuits, and participation … Read more
According to a report by Reuters, Priceline Group Inc is eyeing growth in Cuba in light of new rules the US announced Friday that ease trade and investment restrictions with the island nation. Priceline, the world’s most profitable digital travel services company, is evaluating rules related to US companies setting up bank accounts and offices … Read more
On September 8th, Cuba’s Tourism Minister, Manuel Marrero, inaugurated a new headquarters of the University of Havana’s Tourism Department. His comments underscore the acute hotel room inventory problems in the island nation’s capital city. In response to increased room demand in Havana, the ministry has launched a development strategy that includes the construction of new … Read more
According to a survey conducted for USA Today by one of North America’s largest travel organizations, few Americans have booked cruises to Cuba despite a dramatic increase in the number of offerings. The survey, conducted by Travel Leaders Group, questioned 1,034 travel agents who book cruises and found that nearly 42 percent experienced customer interest … Read more
As the U.S. and Cuba continue to work towards improved diplomatic relations, tourism to the island nation has surged, prompting worries of impending changes to its historic charm. According to a report by NPR, many current tourists fear that Cuba will soon be sprouting Starbucks and McDonalds in the midst of the colonial architecture of … Read more
by Cuba Journal staff In an effort to diversify its tourism industry, Cuba’s Tourism Ministry (Mintur) announced recently it will launch the Tobacco Trail (or Tobacco Route) during this year’s tourism and nature fair (Turnat) in the provence of Pinar del Rio. The September fair will expose tourists to the heart of the tobacco growing … Read more
by Cuba Journal staff Cuba Revealed offers a high touch Cuba travel experience for those seeking a journey that combines culture, education and no hassles. For $5,800, travelers will enjoy university professors, artists, musicians and organic farmers – in addition to bed and breakfast accommodations at various places around the island nation. Fees include air … Read more
Above: Holguin, Cuba (Photo: Cuba Travel Services) By the Cuba Journal staff Travel by Americans to Cuba has risen by 36 percent, according to a new report by the Associated Press. The rise came in the first quarter of 2015, with data provided by a University of Havana professor. That represented a total of 51,458 … Read more
