It’s official: Greater tourism growth in Cuba by 2030
Cuban Minister of Tourism Juan Carlos García Granda announced a Cuba project to increase the island hotel capacity to 95,000 rooms and exceed six million visitors annually. García Granda described to Spanish businessmen in Havana detailed ideas to increase the real estate sphere, associated with golf courses and marinas
Point of View: Four new destinations to be promoted in the Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic authorities together with the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) presented a document of national tourism investment guidelines about new tourist destinations
WHO: Closing borders ineffective in fight against Covid-19
The World Health Organization (WHO) has argued travel restrictions “do not provide added value” in the fight against Covid-19. Updating advice on international regulations to combat the virus, the body said international traffic bans should be lifted or eased
Travel Trade Caribbean dedicates edition to FITUR 2022
This issue highlights the actions of the World Tourism Organization in favor of a more inclusive, innovative and sustainable sector; initiatives of the Caribbean Tourism Organization for a better preparation of the area’s professionals, as well as considerations about the future of the MICE segment by various personalities interviewed by TTC
UN Report: Economic recovery in 2022
The latest edition of the UN World Economic Situation and Prospects report uses key UNWTO data on international tourist arrivals and tourism receipts to illustrate how the pandemic’s impact has been felt beyond the sector itself
New tourism route
The Dominican Republic, Costa Rica and Panama are due to launch a brand-new tourism route that will make it easier for American travelers to visit all three highly popular destinations
Caribbean Tourism Industry Remains Hopeful of gradual Rebound Despite Onset of Omicron Variant
The Caribbean Tourism Organization remains positive about the continued rebound of the tourism industry even in the face of the uncertainty caused by the ongoing pandemic
It’s official: Cuba tightened border controls
Cuban authorities said that will require from visitors both a negative PCR within 72 hours and proof of vaccination, but they will continue to welcome tourists and keep children in school
Point of View: Dominican Republic health chief: omicron lasts 5 days
The Minister of Health, Dr. Daniel Rivera, assured that despite the population’s concern about the increases in the level of contagion, attributed to the omicron variant, the recovery is very fast, allowing people to return to work in as little as 5 days, especially if they are vaccinated with at least three doses
Caribbean tourism association calls for reduced isolation periods
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association is calling on the region’s governments to come to a consensus to reduce isolation periods for travellers to seven days, in a bid to help the Caribbean’s tourism sector to recover
