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Two Cuban bars among the 50 most legendary in the world

Two Cuban bars among the 50 most legendary in the world Photo: Ismael Francisco/Cubadebate. Known by both Cubans and foreigners, two places in Havana have been selected within a list of the 50 most legendary cocktail bars in the world. The ranking, carried out by the Taste Atlas platform this November, places Bar Floridita at number 1, while La Bodeguita del Medio occupies position 18. Of course, accompanying these emblematic places are the identifying cocktails of each of them, the Mojito and the Daiquirí, thanks to which they are internationally recognized. In addition to Cuba, the list includes other bars from countries such as the United States, France, England, Spain, Italy, Germany, Mexico and Puerto Rico, among others. Food combos for Cuba, toiletries, medicines and more The official Taset Atlas website acknowledges that “some cocktail bars have become legendary, known for their iconic status, traditional recipes, award-winning bartenders and [...]

By |2023-11-27T14:52:38-04:0027 de November de 2023|Outstanding news, Tourism|0 Comments

TTC Special: Misbehavior Tourist Codes

TTC Special: Misbehavior Tourist Codes Machu Pichu, Cuzco, Perú. Photo: Pixabay/martythelewis By Frank Martin A universal desire that nations share is for tourism to develop more and more, although they discreetly try to avoid as much as possible those "vacationers" who tend to display bad behavior during their visits. The reasons why states from all over the planet coincide with the desire for tourists to arrive are obvious. The statistics prove it: According to the World Tourism Organization, in 2022, at the end of the long pandemic, nearly 965 million international tourist arrivals were registered. The tourism industry is responsible for the creation of more than 290 million jobs, both direct and indirect. Its contribution to global GDP exceeded seven trillion US dollars in the last year. However, the tourism industry, still involved in recovery tasks in the final months of 2023, encourages special care in preventing the increase [...]

By |2023-11-27T14:50:47-04:0027 de November de 2023|Outstanding news, Specials|0 Comments

Grenada to host the CTO Sustainable Tourism Conference

Grenada to host the CTO Sustainable Tourism Conference Pixabay/larsen9236 The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development will be held in Grenada on April 22-24, 2024. The beginning of the conference coincides with the international Earth Day celebration on April 22, which will be held in 2024 under the theme “Planet vs. Plastics.” Known as the “Spice Isle,” for its production of spices like nutmeg, Grenada is located south of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The island’s Minister of Tourism, Lennox Andrews, thanked the CTO for selecting the island to host the conference following the organization’s State of the Tourism Industry Conference, which was itself held in the Turks and Caicos. Read more: https://www.msn.com/en-ca/travel/news/grenada-to-host-the-cto-sustainable-tourism-conference/ar-AA1iicYP

By |2023-11-21T12:49:20-04:0021 de November de 2023|Events|0 Comments

Dominican Republic hosts events with more than 100 representatives of international civil aviation

Dominican Republic hosts events with more than 100 representatives of international civil aviation Tourism is a critical industry for the Dominican Republic’s economy, and commercial aviation plays a vital role in welcoming visitors to the country. Héctor Porcella, the interim director of the Civil Aviation Institute (IDAC), emphasized the importance of aeronautical industry events sponsored by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for both the Dominican Republic and the entire region. Santo Domingo is hosting two significant civil aviation meetings, the first being the RASG.PA group meeting, focusing on operational safety, followed by the CAR/SAM Regional Planning and Execution Group (GREPECAS) meeting. These gatherings bring together over 100 representatives from 18 countries and 12 organizations linked to civil aviation. Read more: https://dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2023/11/15/dominican-republic-hosts-events-with-more-than-100-representatives-of-international-civil-aviation/

By |2023-11-21T12:37:00-04:0021 de November de 2023|Events|0 Comments

Transforming tourism through Education and Youth Employment

Transforming tourism through Education and Youth Employment UNWTO UNWTO celebrated the biggest Ministers Summit on record as it brought tourism leaders together on the opening day of the World Travel Market in London to focus on education and skills development. Welcoming a record 40 Ministers of Tourism, representing every global region and destinations of all sizes, UNWTO Executive Director Natalia Bayona underscored the vital importance of investing in education. Read more: https://www.unwto.org/un-tourism-news-transforming-tourism-through-education-and-youth-employment

By |2023-11-21T12:22:45-04:0021 de November de 2023|Events|0 Comments

Vietnam Airlines confirms daily nonstop flight from London

Vietnam Airlines confirms daily nonstop flight from London National flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines, has confirmed its return to daily flight frequencies from London Heathrow to Vietnam this winter, with daily nonstop services having resumed on 29 October 2023. The APEX five star-rated airline is now operating four flights per week to Hanoi and three per week to Ho Chi Minh City, all on next-gen Boeing B787-9 Dreamliners. Vietnam Airlines offers the UK’s only nonstop flights to Vietnam, operating from Heathrow Terminal 4. The flights are carefully scheduled to offer convenient overnight journeys in both directions, with onward connections via Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to multiple destinations throughout Vietnam, Asia, and Australasia, including Cambodia, Laos, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, China, South Korea, Japan, and Australia. Effective from 29 October, the Winter 2023 schedule is as follows: Return economy fares from London Heathrow start from GBP754 per person, including taxes/surcharges. For further [...]

By |2023-11-21T12:18:38-04:0021 de November de 2023|Outstanding news, Transportation|0 Comments

Melia strengthens positions in Cuba

Melia strengthens positions in Cuba Hotel Meliá Trinidad Península. Photo: Trinidad Travel An European press agency assured that the Spanish firm Meliá continues to strengthen its position in Cuba with the opening of a new hotel, the Trinidad Peninsula. The Europa Press agency stated in a recent note that the Trinidad Peninsula opens its doors in one of the most iconic cities in Cuba. He recalled that before the end of 2023 Meliá will also open the Sol Turquesa Beach hotel, thus operating 34 hotels in Cuba In its note signed in Madrid, EP emphasizes that Meliá Hotels International "continues to strengthen its presence in the main destinations in Cuba and has announced the opening of the new Meliá Trinidad Peninsula, a hotel located in one of the most iconic areas of the country." He added that starting in 2024, the hotel company hopes to add three more hotels [...]

By |2023-11-21T12:14:05-04:0021 de November de 2023|Outstanding news, Tourism|0 Comments

TTC Special: Tourism is eager for space travel

TTC Special: Tourism is eager for space travel Taken of Internet By Frank Martin Tourists who are frequently amazed by the media about extraterrestrial vacation trips are becoming increasingly impatient for the moment in which they can take that "big leap" counting only with their personal finances. At the moment there are more postponed invitations and speculation about these trips than actual results. An analyst on an Internet network recently stated that "space tourism is booming as a result of technological advances that make space travel more accessible and affordable." The article added that private and government investments are taking "adequate steps" towards the development of reusable rockets and space planes that are more efficient, reliable and above all more profitable. At the moment, the individual travelers who have made some space "jump" have been great businessmen with great financial solvency. However, the "special industry" has great publicity especially [...]

By |2023-11-21T12:52:03-04:0021 de November de 2023|Outstanding news, Specials|0 Comments

Jamaica sets its eyes on new tourism arrival target for 2025

Jamaica sets its eyes on new tourism arrival target for 2025 Foto: ©dmosreg/123rf Jamaica’s tourism ambitions are running high as a new target number of 250,000 visitors out of the United Kingdom and Ireland by 2025. The Honourable Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism for the island made the announcement, informing that it’s partly through the new Norse Atlantic Airways service to the Sangster International Airport in Montego, that the target will be reached. December will mark the beginning of the flight service which is set to operate four times weekly from London Gatwick. Barrette was speaking at an exclusive media event at the Jamaica stand at World Travel Market (WTM) in London. If and when this new target is met, it will surpass 2022’s figure of 229,000 UK visitors which made Jamaica a top destination in the entire Caribbean for British visitors. Read more: https://magneticmediatv.com/2023/11/jamaica-sets-its-eyes-on-new-tourism-arrival-target-for-2025/

By |2023-11-13T13:46:35-04:0013 de November de 2023|Tourism|0 Comments

Barbados Food and Rum Festival awarded best culinary Festival in the Caribbean

Barbados Food and Rum Festival awarded best culinary Festival in the Caribbean Barbados Food and Rum Festival - image courtesy of BTMI The World Culinary Awards celebrates and rewards excellence in the culinary industry, honoring those who push the boundaries of taste, innovation, and cultural appreciation. Each year the World Culinary Awards encourages the culinary industry to enter one of the many available categories for nomination. Then during a destinated period, the community, industry experts and consumers are invited to vote online. This accolade not only acknowledges the festival’s outstanding achievements but also affirms Barbados’ position as a top culinary destination. Within the category were also culinary events such as the Cayman Cookout, Jamaica Food and Drink Festival, and St Barts Gourmet Festival. Read more: https://eturbonews.com/barbados-food-and-rum-festival-awarded-best-culinary-festival-in-the-caribbean/

By |2023-11-13T13:43:59-04:0013 de November de 2023|Gastronomy|0 Comments
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