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Point of View.- Cuba Earthquake update for tourists

Photo: TTC Published by eTurboNews etn Tourism is doing well in Cuba, and visitors are continuing to enjoy their holidays after today’s 7.7. earthquake off the Cuban coast. Dr. Enrique Arango Arias, head of Cuba’s National Seismological Service, told state media that there had been no serious damage or injuries reported. Airports in Cuba are operating as usual. The quake was felt strongly in Santiago, the largest city in eastern Cuba, said Belkis Guerrero, who works in a Roman Catholic cultural center in the center of Santiago. Buildings in Miami, Florida were evacuated and roads closed to give time to inspect the consequences of today’s giant earthquake. “We were all sitting and we felt the chairs move,” she said. “We heard the noise of everything moving around.” She said there was no apparent damage in the heart of the colonial city. “It felt very strong but it doesn’t look [...]

By Melissa Batista Mendoza|2020-02-01T02:47:59-04:001 de February de 2020|Tourism|0 Comments

TTC Especial. Uncertainty and bankruptcy slowed world tourism in 2019

The growth of world tourism was not as expected in 2019 and the obstacles were uncertainty due to the deceleration of the planetary economy and a bankruptcy that seems unforgettable by the gigantic British operator Thomas Cook.

By Melissa Batista Mendoza|2023-02-13T16:59:07-04:0025 de January de 2020|Outstanding news, Specials|0 Comments

Point of View: Festive New Orleans conga in Havana defies Trump Cuba policy

New Orleans and Cuban brass musicians paraded joyously through Havana on Wednesday as part of the city’s annual jazz festival and in defiance of the Trump administration’s efforts to weaken U.S.-Cuba relations.

By Melissa Batista Mendoza|2020-01-25T18:39:27-04:0025 de January de 2020|Events|0 Comments

57 Dominican Republic companies present in FITUR

Photo: TTC The Dominican Republic was present with 57 national companies in the 40th international tourism fair FITUR, from January 22 to 26, 2020, where its tourism leadership in the Caribbean was reaffirmed. The Dominican delegation headed by Tourism minister Francisco Javier García, who said that this scenario is a platform to reinforce the work done by the institution so that more European tourists visit this country. “The Ministry of Tourism works hard to continue being the leader of tourism in the Caribbean. And participation in international fairs such as FITUR is part of our work and promotion strategy,” said the official. Source: Dominican Today

By Melissa Batista Mendoza|2020-01-25T17:41:28-04:0025 de January de 2020|Events|0 Comments

Cuba touts gastronomy to boost tourism

Cuba aims to lure more foreign visitors by touting its gastronomy, a rich blend of Spanish, Afro-Caribbean and even Asian culinary influences, along with its beaches and historical heritage.

By Melissa Batista Mendoza|2020-01-16T14:21:12-04:0016 de January de 2020|Events|0 Comments

Point of view: More than 620,000 Cubans living abroad visited the country in 2019

Photo: TTC Published by Granma International Despite measures implemented by the United States government since the end of 2017, intended to limit bilateral relations between the two countries -including the suspension of consular services in Havana; the expulsion of 17 diplomatic officials from our embassy in Washington, using unjustifiable and politically motivated pretexts; and recently the suspension of flights to nine destinations in Cuba - ties between the émigré community and the homeland have not been eliminated. This is confirmed by the fact that a total of 623,831 Cubans living abroad visited the country in 2019, "evidence of the strengthening of ties between Cuba and its citizens," said Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, who added on his Twitter account that 552,816, of that total, came from the United States. Hostile U.S. actions, which remain in effect, hinder the normal flow of Cubans traveling abroad and those traveling to Cuba, [...]

By Melissa Batista Mendoza|2020-01-12T02:38:03-04:0012 de January de 2020|Tourism|0 Comments

Antigua and Barbuda is the Caribbean Destination of the Year for 2020 as it sets new tourism record

Most people tend to choose the Caribbean for their family vacations. Well-known islands like Jamaica, the Bahamas, Dominican Republic usually make it to the top of the list.

By Melissa Batista Mendoza|2020-01-12T01:59:00-04:0012 de January de 2020|Outstanding news, Tourism|0 Comments

Cuba received a tourism award in China

Photo: TTC Cuba received an award in China as a high-potential tourist destination, due to its growing prestige in the sector. Cuban Consul in Shanghai Nestor Torres received the prize, granted by the specialized magazine Travelling Scope in the 2019 edition of its Stars Awards. The publication, which was founded more than 30 years ago, is one of the main magazines of its kind in China and is distributed nationwide. Torres told Prensa Latina that the award is an important acknowledgement of Cuba’s tourism sector, where new hotels have been built, attractions have been diversified and growth is expected in 2020. Source: Escambray

By Melissa Batista Mendoza|2020-01-04T21:17:49-04:004 de January de 2020|Tourism|0 Comments

It’s official: New year’s message from acting Secretary General of the Caribbean Tourism Organization

Bridgentown, Barbados.– If we were to stop and reflect on this year as it comes to a close, we would most likely describe 2019 as a varied year, which both highlighted the strengths in Caribbean tourism and its inherent weaknesses. The sector’s strengths were evident in the significant growth rates experienced by most Caribbean countries. Despite contraction in some larger destinations, such as Cuba and the Dominican Republic, the Caribbean experienced an overall 6.1% level of growth in visitor arrivals during the first nine months of the year. It is noteworthy that the growth rates of those countries affected by the 2017 hurricanes were substantial, in some cases up to triple-digit levels. This level of recovery speaks volumes about the commitment of the Caribbean to this industry which has become the lifeblood of several countries. During early September, a portion of the northern Bahamas was ravaged by Hurricane Dorian, a super [...]

By Melissa Batista Mendoza|2020-01-04T20:41:20-04:004 de January de 2020|Tourism|0 Comments