Reprint from Radio Havana Cuba | J. Miyares | May 23, 2019 American Airlines, the leading international carrier serving Cuba, said on Wednesday that it intends to offer additional flights to the island despite moves by the United States to tighten its economic blockade and further restrict travel between the two countries. “The level of […]
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Trump’s Cuba travel threat has caused a bookings rush
Reprint from Travel Weekly | Johanna Jainchill | May 02, 2019 As travel suppliers puzzle over the possible impact of an announced but not specified change in U.S. policy toward Cuba, consumers are rushing to book trips before potential restrictions kick in. “The John Bolton speech … has seemingly energized the traveling public,” said Insight […]
How to Take a Group to Cuba
Reprint: Incentive Magazine | Matt Alderton | January 03, 2019 Local partners and thorough planning helped Streamlinevents pull off a successful incentive trip to the “Pearl of the Antilles” — despite fundamental challenges. Cuba is a mystery to most Americans. As the rest of the world opened up with the help of affordable air […]
Cuba To Welcome 5 Million Visitors In 2019
Reprint from Forbes | Feb. 7, 2019 by Alexandra Talty This year could be a banner year for Cuban tourism. As the Caribbean island continues to court foreign vacationers, the tourism ministry announced that they expect over five million visitors in 2019. If the island hits their goal, it will be the 12th consecutive year of growth […]
ALHI Cuba Discovery Trip
We recently had the pleasure of partnering with our colleagues at ALHI to showcase their portfolio property, the Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski, and the wonderful city of Havana to an amazing group of MICE Planners! Thank you to everyone who contributed to make this Cuba discovery trip a success!
Cuba Extends Internet To Mobile Phones
Reprint from NPR | December 5, 2018 Cuba’s state telephone company will allow mobile phone customers to use the Internet via a new 3G network, starting on Thursday. But as with previous tech advances in the island nation, only those who can afford it will be able to take advantage of the access — which […]