Palmares presents business models for franchises of Cuban brands By Daily Pérez Guillén La Bodeguita del Medio, El Floridita, and El Gato Tuerto, brands associated with emblematic sites of Cuban culture and gastronomy, were presented by the Palmares S.A. Extrahotel Enterprise at the Havana International Fair (FIHAV 2025), to promote their use as "Cuban franchises" in business models anywhere in the world. According to Onaidis Ramírez Sánchez, business specialist for this tourism entity, this proposal seeks to promote Cuba's image worldwide, the country's cultural heritage, artistic expressions, and complement the commercial strategy of Cuban tourism products. The business model grants franchisees the right to use the brand and image and to market the tourism products and services for a specific period of time in exchange for financial compensation. The contracts, tailored to the objectives and investment capacity, can be established in the form of single-unit, master, or representative franchise agreements, as [...]

Collado brings Dominican tourism roadshow to New York From New York, Tourism Minister David Collado met with U.S. travel agencies and tour operators who have long supported Dominican tourism. Collado emphasized that the United States remains the country’s most important source market, contributing 1.6 million visitors annually. He noted that each meeting with industry partners helps drive job creation, investment, economic growth, and greater confidence in the Dominican Republic’s tourism sector. Collado highlighted that these efforts strengthen and promote national destinations, reaffirming the government’s commitment to expanding tourism opportunities. “We continue to leave our mark and work for our people,” the minister stated on his social media platforms. Source: Dominican Today