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WTM Latin America expects to receive more than 27,000 professionals in the edition that begins today

WTM Latin America expects to receive more than 27,000 professionals Foto: Travel2Latam More than 27,000 tourism professionals. That is the number of visitors expected at the 11th edition of WTM Latin America, which, under the motto “The Future is Open. Be the Change”, takes place between April 15 and 17 at the Expo Center Norte, in São Paulo. Among the novelties announced in this final stretch of its organization are indicators such as the useful area of ​​the exhibition: with 7,200 square meters, the space is more optimized and is 20% larger than in 2023. The increase in space includes factors such as the review of the pavilions, carried out by Expo Center Norte, which, by moving the toilets, gave more mobility and space for stands and corridors. The Route Agent and Hosted Buyers programs are also important indicators. In total, 500 air and land travel agents from all [...]

By |2024-04-15T11:17:55-04:0015 de April de 2024|Events|0 Comments
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FAO’s agricultural support for tourism growth in Pedernales

FAO’s agricultural support for tourism growth in Pedernales The Dominican Republic, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), is spearheading efforts to bolster production capacities and introduce cutting-edge technologies through the Enriquillo Norte Agroindustrial Center program in Pedernales. The overarching goal is to alleviate poverty in an area brimming with agricultural potential. Máximo Torero, the FAO’s chief economist currently visiting the Dominican Republic, elucidated that, given the burgeoning tourist developments in Pedernales, the objective is to equip local producers to meet a significant portion of the food demand expected from upcoming hotel complexes. This strategic endeavor aligns with FAO’s Hand in Hand initiative, operational in 68 nations, which aims to uplift agriculture as a means to combat poverty. Torero emphasized the region’s poverty, substantial immigrant population, and vast agricultural prospects, coupled with accessible water reserves conducive to irrigation. The proposal entails crafting an investment blueprint [...]

By |2024-04-15T11:12:38-04:0015 de April de 2024|Tourism|0 Comments
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Which airlines will fly to Cuba this summer? Minister of Tourism’s announcement on X

Which airlines will fly to Cuba this summer? Minister of Tourism’s announcement on X By Daily Pérez Guillén Cuban Minister of Tourism, Juan Carlos García Granda, announced on his X account today the airlines that will fly from Europe and the Americas to the Caribbean archipelago in the summer of 2024. The airlines flying to Cuba from Europe are: TUI (from Holland, Belgium and the United Kingdom), Edelweiss, Rossiya Airlines, Conviasa, Iberojet, Iberia, Neos, Condor, Air Europa, World2fly, Air France, Turkish Airlines and Nordwind/Pegas Touristik. In the Latin American region, the flight options to the Caribbean destination include Aeroméxico, with a daily frequency to Havana; Conviasa: flying twice a week on the Caracas-Havana-Moscow route; LATAM, with five weekly Lima-Havana flights; and Bahamas Air, which will connect Nassau and Havana, twice a week. The Cuban Aviation Corporation (Corporación Cubana de Aviación S.A.) also recently announced that Air China will begin operations to [...]

By |2024-04-15T10:59:18-04:0015 de April de 2024|Outstanding news, Transportation|0 Comments
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Hotel Gran Marena: Host of FITCuba 2024

Hotel Gran Marena: Host of FITCuba 2024 Jardines del Rey—made up of the keys of Coco, Guillermo and Paredón Grande—is Cuba’s second largest sun and beach destination and in a few days it will be the venue of Cuba’s 42nd International Tourism Fair (FITCuba 2024). Cuban tourism authorities have chosen the Hotel Gran Marena, belonging to the Gran Caribe chain, as the venue for this edition of the fair. From May 2 to 5, tour operators, travel agencies and others will gather at the site to promote the tourist development of the Jardines del Rey destination. The Gran Marena, located in Cayo Coco, was inaugurated in December 2015 and recently underwent capital repairs in preparation of the event. This five-star all-inclusive facility offers broad gastronomic variety in its eight restaurants and features 10 bars, seven swimming pools, 600 meters of private beach, an innovative spa, conference and banquet rooms, amphitheater and [...]

By |2024-04-22T10:48:05-04:0015 de April de 2024|Outstanding news, Tourism|0 Comments
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Archipelago International adds to its stars in Cuba

Archipelago International adds to its stars in Cuba By Daily Pérez Guillén Archipelago International is planning to open a sixth hotel in Cuba, the Aston Panorama Havana, now undergoing a total renovation. The chain's Commercial Director for the Americas, Sergio Álvarez, made the announcement at the Grand Aston Havana's second anniversary celebration. The Indonesian company manages five hotel facilities in the main tourist areas of the Cuban archipelago, the first of the Aston brand outside the Asian region. In the last four years, Archipelago International has secured contracts to operate hotels in Cayo Las Brujas, Havana, Cayo Paredón and Guardalavaca. At present, the total number of rooms under its management in Cuba is 3,500. During the most recent of its openings in December 2023 - the Grand Aston Varadero Beach, a 531-room five-star hotel - the company's Vice President for this region, José Luis Leonardo, pointed out that statistics show that [...]

By |2024-04-22T10:48:10-04:0011 de April de 2024|Outstanding news, Tourism|0 Comments
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Cabo Rojo prepares to receive its second cruise

Cabo Rojo prepares to receive its second cruise Jean Luis Rodríguez, the executive director of the Dominican Port Authority (Apordom), announced that the province of Pedernales is gearing up to welcome the arrival of the second cruise ship through the Cabo Rojo port on Monday, April 8. The vessel, named Nieuw Amsterdam, belonging to Holland America Line, has a capacity for up to 2,106 visitors and 929 crew members. They will have the opportunity to explore a range of ecological destinations in the province and the Enriquillo region. Rodríguez emphasized the significance of cruise passenger traffic for Pedernales, attributing it to the visionary leadership and commitment to the country by President Luis Abinader. Additionally, Rodríguez confirmed that Puerto Plata, Samaná, La Romana, and the National District will welcome hundreds of tourists this April, arriving on 67 high-level cruise ships. According to Apordom’s report on port activities, from April 1st to April [...]

By |2024-04-08T11:34:36-04:008 de April de 2024|Transportation|0 Comments
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The first Marriott-branded all-inclusive resort opens in Cancun

The first Marriott-branded all-inclusive resort opens in Cancun An aerial view of the Marriott Cancun, which is now an all-inclusive resort. Photo Credit: Marriott International After closing for renovations last year, the Marriott Cancun has officially reopened as the Marriott Cancun, An All-Inclusive Resort. The resort is the first Marriott-branded all-inclusive. The 450-room Marriott Cancun is located within the destination's Hotel Zone, adjacent to the JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa. The resort is anchored by a centralized social hub known as The Greatroom, where arriving guests are greeted with a signature craft soda. In addition to nine restaurants, the Marriott Cancun offers "pop-up experiences" like Alice's Tamale Ritual in the afternoons. Guests have access to multiple pools and other water features, nightly entertainment and family activities. Another Marriott-flagged all-inclusive is expected to open in the Dominican Republic early next year. Source: Travel Weekly

By |2024-04-08T11:27:48-04:008 de April de 2024|Tourism|0 Comments
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New York prepares to celebrate Caribbean Tourism Week

New York prepares to celebrate Caribbean Tourism Week The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced the return of the long-awaited Caribbean Week in New York, June 16-21, 2024. "CTO's flagship event returns to New York City with an exciting agenda offering an immersive examination of the vibrant culture, innovative technology and influential figures shaping the future of Caribbean tourism," reported Dona Regis-Prosper , General Secretary and Executive Director. of the 25-member intergovernmental organization. 2024 marks an important milestone for the CTO as it celebrates its 35th anniversary under the theme “Connecting the world, celebrating diversity.” Celebrated during Caribbean-American Heritage Month, the week begins with a church service, setting a reflective and spiritual tone for the days ahead, during which delegates will immerse themselves in the changing landscape of digital marketing technologies. The agenda includes the popular Caribbean Media Marketplace, the return of the Caribbean Media Awards and a celebration of cricket, [...]

By |2024-04-08T11:14:42-04:008 de April de 2024|Events|0 Comments
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Air China to begin operations in Cuba in May

Air China to begin operations in Cuba in May The flag carrier airline Air China will start operations in Cuba in May, as announced by the President of the Cuban Aviation Corporation (CACSA), Joel Beltrán Archer Santos, following a meeting with Chinese executives who participated in the International Transport and Logistics Fair held in Havana from April 3 to 5. According to CACSA social media, Cuban sector executives reached important agreements with the delegation from the Asian country. Experts have estimated that Chinese tourism could be one of the main markets to achieve a sector recovery in Cuba. China is one of the largest emitters of tourists in the world, and international travel by its citizens has begun to recover. At the end of 2019, China, with some 45,000 arrivals to the Cuban archipelago, ranked 13th among source countries, according to official statistics. In March 2023, representatives of Havanatur S.A. and [...]

By |2024-04-08T11:11:59-04:008 de April de 2024|Outstanding news, Transportation|0 Comments
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Cuba’s attractive tourism fair returns

Cuba’s attractive tourism fair returns FitCuba 2024 will run May 2 through 5 in Jardines del Rey Ministry of Tourism (MINTUR) authorities announced the presence of more than 500 foreigners and 80 journalists from all continents and markets, seeking to update their knowledge about this sector in Cuba (this number usually increases up to 1,000). The upcoming 42nd edition of the International Tourism Fair, FITCuba 2024, represents another grain of sand to contribute to the recovery of the travel industry in Cuba. This event, which will run May 2 through 5 in the Jardines del Rey archipelago, has already attracted the attention of tour operators and travel agents from across the Caribbean and the world, interested in witnessing the progress of the industry in the country and its links to the rest of the region and those nations set to participate. The professional event will now be held at [...]

By |2024-04-08T11:06:29-04:008 de April de 2024|Events, Outstanding news|0 Comments
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