History and culture in Cuban cuisine, Varadero Gourmet 2023’s central theme Flavors and aromas also mark the identity and culture of peoples. Dr. Félix Julio Alfonso has expressed it with other words at the inaugural lecture of the 13th edition of the Varadero Gourmet International Festival. On the relationship between history and food in Cuba in the centuries marked by the Spanish colony, the historian wove a presentation that began with references from the late 15th century, when the Europeans’ contact with the indigenous population occurred, until the end of the 19th century, with Cuba’s struggles for the independence. “I have taken these dates, because there is consensus in that it was during this period that important eating habits were configured, which have defined our way of consuming and appreciating various agricultural, livestock and fishing products,” he argued. Dr.C Félix Julio Alfonso. Foto: DPG/TTC Phenomena of so much transcendence [...]

Havanatur in MegaFam 2023 from Guardalavaca, Holguín By: Daily Pérez Guillén. This September 27, International Tourism Day, will be special for Havanatur. Representatives of travel agencies from 20 countries are in Guardalavaca, Holguín, to participate in the MegaFam 2023 that the International Group of Tour Operators and Travel Agencies is organizing for its 45th anniversary with the aim of promoting circuit tourism in Cuba’s eastern region. Yoelkis Salazar Rivery, CEO of Havanatur S.A., highlighted in a press conference that all forms of tourism converge towards the east of the archipelago, “a strength for the development of circuits, Cuba’s star product, which differentiates it from the rest of the Caribbean countries in the midst of such aggressive competition after the pandemic.” Around four hundred travel agents around the world reached Guardalavaca to join the MegaFam 2023, a figure that exceeded the expectations of its organizers. “The greatest impact of MegaFam is that [...]

WTM and its National Inclusion Week World Travel Market London 2023, the world's most influential travel & tourism event, is showcasing its diversity and inclusion credentials to mark National Inclusion Week (September 25-October 1). Founded by Inclusive Employers, National Inclusion Week (NIW) is dedicated to celebrating inclusion and taking action to create inclusive workplaces. The theme for National Inclusion Week 2023 is 'Take Action Make Impact', calling for people in organisations to think about what actions they can take and what positive impact these actions could and should have for marginalised colleagues. The show will feature its first Diversity and Inclusion Summit (November 7), supporting WTM's belief that the travel sector has the power to deliver positive change in the world. Juliette Losardo, Exhibition Director at World Travel Market London, said: "Diversity is in our DNA - from the first World Travel Market, back in 1980, where we hosted 9,000 visitors [...]