Excerpt from USA Today article – October 14, 2016 Attention U.S. travelers going abroad: You now can bring home all the Cuban rum and cigars you want. The Obama administration announced Friday a new round of executive actions designed to increase trade and travel with the communist island. And this is the one many Americans have been waiting […]
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The Big Brand Deals – New Hotels in Cuba’s Future
Excerpt from Skift.com In 2014, the Cuban government passed the Foreign Investment Law (FIL) offering foreign companies a number of opportunities to build and commercialize hotel developments in joint ventures with a Cuban partner, construct golf courses in partnership with a Cuban company, sign hotel administration contracts with Cuban hotel companies, and develop or build […]
United Airlines Tickets from Houston to Havana Now on Sale
Reprint from Houston Chronicle United Airlines will begin weekly service to Havana from Bush Intercontinental Airport on Dec. 3. Tickets went on sale Thursday, September 1. “I’m incredibly proud of all the dedicated aviation professionals here at United who are working hard to get our historic Cuba service ready for takeoff in November,” United CEO […]
UNITED AIRLINES GETS APPROVAL FOR HOUSTON TO HAVANA FLIGHTS
Reprint from Chron.com Houston, we have a flight to Cuba. The Department of Transportation has tentatively approved United Airlines’ application to offer Saturday nonstop flights between Bush Intercontinental Airport and Havana’s José Martí International Airport. The flights are expected to begin later this year. United will also offer daily nonstop flights to Havana from Newark […]
U.S. AIRLINES APPROVED FOR FLIGHTS TO CUBA
The ease of travel between the U.S. and Cuba just took another big step! The Department of Transportation approved over 100 routes per week for six U.S. airlines including American and Southwest. Pending approval from Cuban aviation officials (who welcome U.S. travelers), and barring unforeseen delays, direct air service from many U.S. gateways will commence […]
Hollywood Returns to Cuba
Once a second home to stars of the Hollywood Golden Age, celebrities are once again flocking to Havana. President Obama’s recent historic visit paved the way for a slew famous faces, from the trend-setting Kardashians to the talented Charlize Theron. Chanel was even on-site at Havana’s Paseo del Prado for their fashion show featuring renowned […]