Regla: 339 years of history, faith and tradition on the other side of Havana A street in Regla By: Rachell Cowan Canino / Photos: Abel Rojas Barallobre Just a seven-minute boat ride from Old Havana, across the bay, lies the municipality of Regla. Celebrating its 339th anniversary on March 3, this small piece of land, barely nine square kilometers in size, offers travelers a unique immersion into the most authentic roots of Cuban culture. Arriving in Regla is a tourist experience in itself. The boat trip, which crosses the waters of Havana Bay, separates two worlds and prepares visitors to discover a place where time, air, and sea salt have a distinct quality. The original inhabitants called this land Guaicanamar, "facing the sea," and that connection to the ocean remains intact. A destination of faith and syncretism Religious women give thanks to Our Lady of of Regla or [...]

Cubanacan travel agency launches tourism experiences competition By: Rachell Cowan Canino The Cubanacan travel agency invites all tourism professionals in Cuba to participate in the Tourism Experiences Competition, a space conceived as a prelude to the major MasterTours 2026 Event. The objective of this initiative is to select the most innovative, authentic, and viable tourism products to incorporate into the Cubanacán Travel Experiences catalog, thus recognizing the talent of professionals in the sector nationwide. The call for entries is open to guides, creators, and tourism professionals who have proposals that reflect the best of Cuba, from its heritage and nature to its living culture and traditions. The agency is looking for original ideas that connect travelers with authentic experiences and that are feasible to implement. Calendar and participation The competition will take place according to the following schedule: • Call for entries: March 2026 • Submission period: March to April 30, [...]

Cuba at ITB Berlin 2026: Strategies and resilience in a challenging scenario A collaboration of Claudia Dupeirón Amid a complex international context and with an economy battered by the tightening of the US blockade, Cuba is set to reaffirm its commitment to tourism at the ITB Berlin trade fair, running March 3 through 5. The event, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, promotes B2B exchange and will be an opportune setting to strengthen Cuba's presence in the German market, one of the most important tourism markets for the Caribbean nation. Orlando Ramos, Cuban Tourism counselor to Germany, explained that the fair will be a key opportunity to demonstrate the destination's resilience and present new offers for the 2026/27 summer and winter seasons. "The professional nature and the intense schedule of meetings will allow us to engage in dialogue with tour operators, agencies, specialized media and local authorities to explain the [...]