Market reforms signal new era for Cuba’s tourism industry
With the rollout of a historic package of 176 free-market reforms, the Cuban government has made it clear that it’s goal is to completely revitalize the island’s tourism sector. By rolling back state dominance and enacting sweeping...
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Air Canada suspends Cuba service in response to aviation fuel shortage
Air Canada is suspending its service to Cuba due to an ongoing shortage of aviation fuel on the island. The move takes effect today and it said that “over the following days, the airline will operate empty flights southbound to pick up...
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Jamaica assessing damage as Hurricane Melissa takes aim at Cuba
Officials in Jamaica are starting the process of assessing the damage caused by Hurricane Melissa today after the storm ripped across the island yesterday. Words like catastrophic, devastating and apocalyptic are being used to describe the...
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Importance of tourism will not be overlooked, Cuba’s prime minister says
Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz has promised that his government will give the country's all-important tourism trade its fullest attention. Marrero Cruz, speaking at the Wednesday opening of FITCuba, Cuba's annual tourism show,...
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Former Kempinski hotel, Playa Luxury Cayo Guillermo, shows off new overwater bungalows
When sending your clients on an upmarket experience, Cuba may not always be first in mind. If that assumption is holds true, the newly-opened Playa Luxury Cayo Guillermo in Jardines del Rey will show that value doesn't mean compromise....
Sunwing Vacations & Blue Diamond Resorts team up on Cuba offerings
Sunwing Vacations introduces Blue Diamond Resorts in Cuba as this year’s first Partner of the Month. Advisors who secure their clients a Blue Diamond Resorts vacation package in Cuba by February 28, 2025 for travel by October 31, 2025, will...
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Sunwing introduces Cuba Collections to support travel advisor bookings
Sunwing has recently undertaken important work to ensure its Cuba product offering is as transparent and seamless as possible. Doubling down on the importance of ensuring each client finds the right vacation for them, Sunwing has implemented...
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Meliá Hotels debuts new winter experiences at Cuba properties
Meliá Hotels International Cuba's hotels are once again ready to kick off the peak travel season, with unforgettable new experiences for travellers. From sun and beach destinations such as Varadero, Cayo Santa María, Cayo Coco and Holguín...
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Cuba, Sunwing offer update as power restored
The Cuba Tourist Board reports that electricity has been restored to 100 % of the hotels in Cuba and at all the tourist areas, it’s business as usual. Lessner Gomez, Director of the Cuba Tourist Board in Toronto, said: “We have reports,...
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Cunard announces residency with Cuban ballet company Acosta Danza
Cunard has announced that the famous Cuban ballet company Acosta Danza will be on board Queen Victoria from May 26 – July 7, 2025, for a special six-week residency. The critically acclaimed company, founded by world-renowned ballet...
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