Less Plastic Guide: Caribe Circular regional project unveils key success stories The Caribe Circular regional project, supported by the German Cooperation for Development (GIZ) in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (Mimarena) and the Ministry of Tourism (Mitur), presented key success cases and experiences using the “Less Plastic Guide” digital tool to reduce and eliminate single-use plastics in the hotel sector. The event, held at the Pontifical Catholic Mother and Teacher University (PUCMM), brought together government officials, tourism figures, academic authorities, and students. Various critical aspects were discussed, including a detailed analysis of the application process, the results obtained, significant challenges, and the strategies adopted to reduce the use of single-use plastics. A panel was conducted where representatives from entities involved in implementing these measures in the Dominican Republic shared their experiences, challenges, and possibilities for reducing waste in the tourism industry. The choice of PUCMM as the [...]

Cuba Considers Tourism Priorities for 2024 Cuban Tourism Minister Juan Carlos Garcia Granda said on TV that major priorities for the sector this year include the reception of over three million foreign visitors and the increase of air connections as well as the diversification of tourist sources. Speaking at the prime-time “The Round Table” show, Garcia Granda noted that the keeping quality increase of tourist services to make them more competitive is a challenge ahead. He said that at present there are new air connections and larger flight frequencies (579 weekly flights) between Cuba and 32 countries, while new connections will take place in the upcoming summer season. Cuba’s main sources of tourists in 2023 were Canada, Cubans abroad, Russia, and the United States, said the Minister and added that most European tourists come from Spain, Portugal and Germany, while a growing number come from Türkiye and Poland. Source: ACN