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Registrations open for the CHTA Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2024 in Jamaica

Registrations open for the CHTA Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2024 in Jamaica Register Open for the 42nd Caribbean Travel Marketplace, May 20-23, 2024, in Jamaica. Connect, network, and explore Caribbean tourism’s best. Registration is now open for the eagerly awaited annual event in the travel and tourism sector, the 42nd Caribbean Travel Marketplace, hosted by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), scheduled for May 20-23, 2024. This year, the event will be held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Jamaica, marking it as the premier venue for networking and business opportunities within the Caribbean’s hospitality and tourism industry. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions, forge new alliances, and strengthen existing relationships, all while exploring the latest trends and innovations in the industry. The event aims to highlight the Caribbean as a leading destination for travelers worldwide. The Caribbean Travel Forum, in its third year, will kick [...]

By |2024-03-11T19:41:15-04:0011 de March de 2024|Events, Outstanding news|0 Comments

Islazul participates in FITUR 2024

Islazul participates in FITUR 2024 Among the novelties presented by the Islazul Hotel Group at the International Tourism Fair, FITUR 2024, are the Colina and Vueltabajo city hotels and the Villa Bacuranao beach destination. According to Yuliet Pino Batista, vice president of the Islazul Hotel Group, the Colina and Villa Bacuranao hotels are two of the group’s Havana facilities that will begin to be marketed in March, following an investment process to improve both. Meanwhile, Hotel Vueltabajo, located in the western province of Pinar del Río, was recently upgraded to a four-star facility. Its privileged location in the center of the city makes it accessible to the main tourist attractions of the region. These hotels were presented at FITUR as part of the initiative to promote the destination of Havana, which stands out for its architecture, gastronomy, culture and diverse heritage. Old Havana, along with its system of fortifications, was declared [...]

By |2024-03-07T11:38:26-04:007 de March de 2024|Tourism|0 Comments

Adventure tourism in western Cuba

Adventure tourism in western Cuba The Cubanacán hotel group is committed to the development of adventure tourism in Cuba's western region. In addition to their natural attractions, Las Terrazas, Soroa and Viñales make up a tourist corridor that offers comfortable hotel facilities for a memorable stay. Travelers can begin enjoying this experience in the Las Terrazas community, only 60 km from Havana. This complex is located within the Sierra del Rosario Biosphere Reserve, an ideal site for excursions in various modalities, such as trekking, hiking, mountain climbing, bird watching or enjoying a boat ride around the Rancho Curujey reservoir. For visitors wishing to challenge themselves and experience an unforgettable adventure, the Canopy Tour is a top choice, followed by a swim in the natural pools of the San Juan River. Las Terrazas is home to one of the most picturesque hotels on the island, La Moka, a 4-star facility with all [...]

By |2024-03-07T11:32:06-04:007 de March de 2024|Tourism|0 Comments

PAMAS S.A.: German pioneer at the Mariel Special Development Zone

PAMAS S.A.: German pioneer at the Mariel Special Development Zone Photo: Maricela Recaséns By Maricela Recaséns Making contact with the Apels, a family of German businessmen who have been present in the Cuban market for more than 30 years, is very easy, you just have to set your mind to it. Father and son have the stamp of persistence, crucial when navigating the ups and downs of this Caribbean land. Although it might not be the best time to invest in Cuba, Claus Apel and his son Frank Peter go against the wind. The economic crisis, sparked by the tightening of U.S. sanctions and a pandemic tourism freeze, has led to a sharp drop in hard currency income. However, since the 1970s, the dream of the father of the Apel family has been to create a company using German technology in Cuba in order to contribute to the island's [...]

By |2024-03-06T14:25:01-04:006 de March de 2024|Business, Outstanding news|0 Comments

Gran Caribe Hotels invites you to enjoy incredible vacations in Havana and Varadero

Gran Caribe Hotels invites you to enjoy incredible vacations in Havana and Varadero Havana and the famous beach resort of Varadero are among the favorite Cuban tourist destinations for travelers from all over the world. Every year, they receive groups of friends, families and couples who enjoy unforgettable vacations and quality time. The Gran Caribe Hotel Group offers attractive accommodation options in both destinations. Hotel Nacional de Cuba A flagship of the Cuban hotel and tourism industry. With a privileged geographical location, in the heart of Vedado, and situated on a hill a few meters from Havana’s Malecon, the hotel offers wonderful sea views. The magnificent building dating from the 1930s in an eclectic Spanish style is inscribed in the UNESCO World Memory Register, is a National Monument and won the 2023 Travel and Luxury Awards. This 5-star facility is ideal for business trips and events, as well as for family, [...]

By |2024-03-05T12:41:30-04:005 de March de 2024|Tourism|0 Comments

Jardines del Rey: the Fitcuba 2024 exclusive destination

Jardines del Rey: the Fitcuba 2024 exclusive destination Central eastern Cuba is home to one of the most important tourist resorts in the Caribbean country. The group of keys, islands and islets that received the name Jardines del Rey (King's Gardens) between 1513 and 1514 in honor of the then Spanish monarch Ferdinand the Catholic, offers travelers an excellent tropical climate, beaches and nautical attractions in an environment of total tranquility and relaxation. With shallow waters, the archipelago has the resources to maintain a balance with the natural environment and offers an enormous potential for ecotourism, with beautiful seabeds, peculiar bird species, unique natural formations and a whole natural universe of color, ideal for snorkeling or diving, as reflected in several official surveys undertaken by the Gaviota Tourism Group on visitors who repeat their stay in the keys. Cayo Coco and Cayo Guillermo are natural scenarios for the practice of aquatic [...]

By |2024-03-05T12:38:06-04:005 de March de 2024|Events|0 Comments

Key technology trends for the MICE industry in 2024

Key technology trends for the MICE industry in 2024 By: José Enrique Salgado Febles, PhD. Meetings, incentives, congresses and exhibitions tourism, generally known as MICE, has recovered from practically zero following the pandemic years. This type of tourism, considered the thirteenth most important economic activity in the sector worldwide, with a revenue of 2.5 trillion dollars, employs close to 2.5 million people, according to a report by Entorno Turístico. The number of international association congresses doubled in the last seven years, despite the pandemic, from just over 12,000 in 2016 to about 24,000, according to the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), marking the growth trend of the last five decades. In Latin America, MICE comprises 8-9% of total tourism activity, demonstrating its profitability and growth. But this trend does not ensure a steady flow of visitors and tourists for all destinations, brands or companies in the tourism sector in general, [...]

By |2024-03-05T12:34:50-04:005 de March de 2024|Outstanding news, Specials|0 Comments

Curaçao: an island of more than sun and beaches

Curaçao: an island of more than sun and beaches By Marina Menéndez The orange gabled roofs, seen from the sky, are a glimpse of the colorfulness awaiting travelers’ eyes on setting foot in Willemstad, the capital of Curaçao. The exquisite colonial buildings evoke the architecture of Amsterdam, but the explosion of colors is much more dazzling on this island. The cheerful bright blue, green, red and yellow façades are far removed from Curaçao’s dark past as a major market of the Atlantic slave trade. A legacy of those times is the 18th century drum, music genre and dance form known as tambú, dubbed the Curaçao blues, through which slaves expressed their sorrows. The indigenous inhabitants of the island were also enslaved following colonization by Spain, and taken to the island baptized with the demonym of the Crown: La Española (Hispaniola). Today, however, all this is a past evident only in the [...]

By |2024-03-05T12:29:21-04:005 de March de 2024|Outstanding news, Tourism|0 Comments

Cuba: A destination for German tourism

Cuba: A destination for German tourism Interview with Orlando Ramos Blanco, director of the Cuban Tourism Office in Berlin By Daily Pérez Guillén According to specialized travel sites, German tourists’ preferred vacation activities include visiting monuments and castles, tasting and buying regional products, riding bicycles and enjoying the sea. That said, Cuba appears an ideal destination for them, and judging by the statistics, there is hope. At the end of 2023, Germans ranked sixth among international visitors to the island, with the figure rising from 58,715 in 2022, to 69,475 German tourists last year. “That trend of gradual and progressive recovery is also appreciable so far this 2024, in a period in which Germany has ranked fifth,” Orlando Ramos Blanco, director of the Cuban Tourism Office in Berlin, told TTC. He also noted the challenge of achieving an increase of about 26% compared to 2023 in the current year. “Of particular [...]

By |2024-03-05T15:48:09-04:005 de March de 2024|Events, Outstanding news|0 Comments

The Best Caribbean Islands to Visit in 2024

The best Caribbean Islands to visit in 2024 The Caribbean Islands are a slice of paradise on earth, offering a unique blend of sun-drenched beaches, crystal-clear waters, vibrant cultures, and lush tropical landscapes. As we look ahead to 2024, some islands stand out as must-visit destinations for travelers seeking an unforgettable Caribbean getaway. Here’s a look at the best Caribbean Islands to visit in 2024: 1. Turks and Caicos: Known for its world-class resorts, pristine beaches, and excellent snorkeling opportunities, Turks and Caicos continue to be a favorite among luxury travelers. Grace Bay Beach is a hallmark of the island’s beauty with its powdery white sand and azure waters. 2. St. Lucia: St. Lucia is famous for its dramatic twin coastal peaks, the Pitons. The island offers a perfect mix of relaxation and adventure with its luxurious resorts, volcanic beaches, reef-diving sites, and rainforested interior that beckons hikers and nature lovers. [...]

By |2024-03-04T19:32:22-04:004 de March de 2024|Tourism|0 Comments
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