Proxcor S.A. to expand production in Cuba

Proxcor S.A. to expand production in Cuba By Daily Pérez Guillén The Slovakian-Cuban company Proxcor S.A. presented its cookies, wafers and cereals at HostelCuba 2025, and announced that it expects to start its fourth production line next year, of multi-flavored candies. With a factory equipped with state-of-the-art technology located in Caibarién, in the north-central part of the island, this joint venture has introduced this range of products in the Cuban market both through trade with state and private entities. Zuzana Skolárová, general manager of Proxcor S.A. and Alejandro Castellanos, director of Exports and Marketing, gave HostelCuba details of each of the products. Under the TOCO brand, in reference to the Tocororo, Cuba's national bird, cookies flavored with vanilla, butter, chocolate and chocolate with coconut are marketed in formats ranging from 80 grams to 3 kilograms. At the Pabexpo fairgrounds, Proxcor executives highlighted the new cookie proposal that reaches the market in [...]

By |2025-06-03T11:13:47-04:003 de June de 2025|Gastronomy, Outstanding news|Comments Off on Proxcor S.A. to expand production in Cuba
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New unified regional leadership emerges for UN Tourism

New unified regional leadership emerges for UN Tourism The upcoming election for the new Secretary-General of UN Tourism at the end of May 2025 carries significant potential implications for the global travel industry, especially concerning Latin America and the Caribbean region. With Mexico, Colombia, and the Dominican Republic playing active roles in this election, the choice of leadership will directly affect their visibility, credibility, and strategic positioning on the global tourism stage. The nomination and potential election of Gloria Guevara, former Mexican Minister of Tourism, are particularly notable. Her experience in both the public and private sectors positions her favorably to advance initiatives benefiting tourism on a global scale. Guevara’s candidacy is perceived positively internationally, highlighted by the recent withdrawal of Senegalese candidate Mohamed Faouzou Déme, who publicly declared support for her. This international backing underlines the global significance and attractiveness of Guevara’s vision for tourism. Impacts on Travelers Worldwide Travelers [...]

By |2025-05-26T12:07:08-04:0026 de May de 2025|Business, Outstanding news|Comments Off on New unified regional leadership emerges for UN Tourism
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New Cubana de Aviación flight will ensure arrival of German tourists

New Cubana de Aviación flight will ensure arrival of German tourists By Daily Pérez Guillén Cuba ensures the arrival of German visitors to its main tourist destinations. As of November 26, the national airline Cubana de Aviación will start operations to link Havana and Holguín with Frankfurt. During the last 30 years, the German market has been among the first five on the table of tourist arrivals to the Caribbean country, with a preference for tourism circuits and stays in the main sun and beach resorts. As announced at a press conference by the Director General of Cubana de Aviación, Arsenio Arocha Elías-Moisés, the two weekly frequencies will be in an Airbus A330-200 aircraft that meets European safety and sustainability standards and has a capacity for 287 passengers. Transport Minister Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila, Tourism Minister Juan Carlos García Granda, President of the Civil Aviation Corporation Joel Beltrán Archer Santos, and [...]

By |2025-05-13T09:52:30-04:0013 de May de 2025|Outstanding news, Transportation|Comments Off on New Cubana de Aviación flight will ensure arrival of German tourists
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Cereales Guani hit the market: Fresh, crunchy and with Cuban flavor

Cereales Guani hit the market: Fresh, crunchy and with Cuban flavor By Daily Pérez Guillén Cereales Guani, “what you need to win,” and “made with Cuban products and European quality,” is the new proposal of the joint venture Proxcor S.A., which brings together PROXENTA, from Slovakia, and CORALSA, from Cuba. Honey, chocolate or corn-flavored, this new product is the first of its kind to be produced in the Caribbean country and seeks to insert itself in the national distribution and consumption networks, both in tourism, e-commerce, the private sector and the network of state-owned stores. “This is a new formulation. We as a company hired foreign specialists, but we created the recipe here, with the technology we installed. It is a product with great quality, but also very tasty,” stressed Zuzana Skolárová, Proxcor S.A general manager, at a press conference. During the Cereales Guani launch event with the press and collaborators, [...]

By |2025-04-21T13:33:13-04:0021 de April de 2025|Gastronomy, Outstanding news|Comments Off on Cereales Guani hit the market: Fresh, crunchy and with Cuban flavor
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Russian vacationers start arriving in Varadero this spring

Russian vacationers start arriving in Varadero this spring The first group of 285 vacationers from the Russian oil company Rosneft to arrive in Cuba this spring 2025 have been enjoying their stay in Varadero since Friday, as reported by Havanatur S.A. International Group of Tour Operators and Travel Agencies. In a press release, Havanatur notes that two other flights with more than 370 passengers each are expected. Travelers will enjoy two-week stays designed under the concept of higher quality of life and will undertake corporate tourism programs. Four more arrivals are planned for the coming fall/winter season, as well as an increase in the volume of passengers with respect to previous years. According to the international tour operator's press release, travelers arrived in Matanzas through the Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport on Nordwind 6101 airline. Varadero has consolidated its position as the ideal place to enjoy programs aimed at workers and [...]

By |2025-03-31T12:43:16-04:0031 de March de 2025|Outstanding news, Transportation|Comments Off on Russian vacationers start arriving in Varadero this spring
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Caribbean tourism leader calls for urgent Climate Action & Financing at ITB Berlin 2025

Caribbean Tourism Leader Calls for Urgent Climate Action & Financing at ITB Berlin 2025 Dona Regis-Prosper, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), has called for immediate climate action and financing to support tourism-dependent Caribbean nations facing severe climate threats. Speaking at ITB Berlin 2025, one of the world’s largest travel trade shows, Regis-Prosper emphasized the urgent need for sustainability initiatives and financial access for small island economies. During the panel discussion “From Promise to Progress: Steering Tourism in Challenging Times,” held on the Orange Stage, Regis-Prosper was joined by global tourism leaders from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the European Commission, NECSTouR, and the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance. The session focused on climate resilience, sustainable tourism policies, and financing mechanisms to protect destinations reliant on tourism revenues. Caribbean Tourism & Climate Vulnerability According to the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Caribbean [...]

By |2025-03-18T10:04:26-04:0018 de March de 2025|Events, Outstanding news|Comments Off on Caribbean tourism leader calls for urgent Climate Action & Financing at ITB Berlin 2025
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ITB making debut in the Americas with B2B Travel and Tourism Trade Show in 2026

ITB making debut in the Americas with B2B Travel and Tourism Trade Show in 2026 The world's largest tourism trade show is expanding to the Americas with the launch of ITB Americas in 2026. ITB Berlin built on its success as the world's largest B2B tourism trade show in 2025 and is now bringing its showcase to Guadalajara, Mexico from November 10-12, 2026. On Wednesday, Messe Berlin announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Mexican ambassador in Berlin and representatives of the State of Jalisco. "From Canada to Argentina: ITB Americas is the only travel trade show that covers North, Central and South America and the Caribbean as well as all segments of the travel industry, from Adventure & Responsible Tourism to Business Travel and Travel Technology," a press release read. "The planned distribution of exhibitors is 80 percent from the Americas and 20 percent from the rest of the [...]

By |2025-03-10T12:29:19-04:0010 de March de 2025|Events, Outstanding news|Comments Off on ITB making debut in the Americas with B2B Travel and Tourism Trade Show in 2026
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UN Tourism in Morocco: Driving Investments and celebrating innovation in Africa’s most-visited destination

UN Tourism in Morocco: Driving Investments and celebrating innovation in Africa’s most-visited destination UN Tourism has strengthened its partnership with the Kingdom of Morocco, a key ally in its mission to grow innovation across Africa and boost investments into the tourism sector of the region. In an official visit to the Kingdom, UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili celebrated its achievements in growing tourism and making the sector a pillar of economic diversification and sustainable growth. According to the latest UN Tourism data, Morocco welcomed 17.4 million international tourists in 2024, a 20% increase on 2023, making it the most-visited country in all of Africa. Ms. Fatim-Zahra Ammor, Minister of Tourism Handicrafts and Social and Solidarity Economy for the Kingdom, shared the official data, and outlined the prospects for the years ahead, with Morocco set to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup and the 35th edition of the African Cup of Nations [...]

By |2025-02-03T13:49:29-04:003 de February de 2025|Outstanding news, Tourism|Comments Off on UN Tourism in Morocco: Driving Investments and celebrating innovation in Africa’s most-visited destination
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Latina women centre stage in new UN Tourism study

Latina women centre stage in new UN Tourism study UN Tourism and the Ministry of Tourism of Paraguay have released a groundbreaking report on the role of women in the tourism sector. The study was presented ahead of the First Regional Conference on Women’s Empowerment in Tourism in Latin America and the Caribbean, held in Asunción, Paraguay, on 21-22 October. In addition to providing an overview of the contribution women make to tourism globally, the paper highlights the importance of women’s participation in driving sustainable, inclusive transformation in the sector. Among other points, this new report highlights: The role of tourism as a vehicle for women’s empowerment: women workers already represent 52% of the total regular workforce in the sector – a figure that rises to 60% in certain segments, such as accommodation and catering. The number of women in tourism education: 69% of the total number of people enrolled in tourism-related studies [...]

By |2024-10-28T15:52:59-04:0028 de October de 2024|Outstanding news, Tourism|Comments Off on Latina women centre stage in new UN Tourism study
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Royal Caribbean plans a new private destination: Perfect Day Mexico

Royal Caribbean plans a new private destination: Perfect Day Mexico Royal Caribbean International plans to build another private destination, and this time it's a Perfect Day experience in Mexico. Named Perfect Day Mexico, the private destination is expected to open in 2027 adjacent to the port of Costa Maya, near Mahahual in the state of Quintana Roo. And like Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day at CocoCay in the Bahamas, the private destination will include a water park, pools with ocean views, restaurants and bars, plus locally influenced elements like artisan shops and food and drink inspired by the region. Royal Caribbean Group CEO Jason Liberty, CEO of Royal Caribbean Group said, "Perfect Day at CocoCay has been a gamechanger for both our guests and our business. With travelers prioritizing unique experiences and destinations driving their booking decisions, we're excited to expand our Perfect Day collection." The destination will be next to the Costa Maya [...]

By |2024-10-14T22:42:26-04:0014 de October de 2024|Outstanding news, Transportation|Comments Off on Royal Caribbean plans a new private destination: Perfect Day Mexico
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