HostelCuba 2019 la oportunidad perfecta para la infraestructura turística en Cuba
May30
HostelCuba 2019 the perfect opportunity for the tourist infrastructure in Cuba

On Tuesday, the 3rd edition of the Fair dedicated to Hospitality, Catering and Tourism Services was inaugurated, HostelCuba 2019 at the Pabexpo fairground, with the presence of the first deputy minister of the Ministry of Tourism in Cuba, Juan Carlos Garcia Granda; the Vice President of the Palco business group, Pablo Sosa; the Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce of the Republic of Cuba, Rubén Ramos; and the Director of Fira Barcelona Internacional, Ricard Zapatero, as well as ambassadors and representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in the country.

Organized by the Palco and Fira Barcelona International...

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Incursiona Cuba en modalidad de alojamiento para el turismo de ciudad
May14
Cuba enters into new accommodation modality for city tourism

In correspondence with the imperative to diversify and improve every day the services and tourist offers, a new modality of accommodation-ideal for students or groups of friends interested in touring and getting to know the urban centers of the cities and their cultural heritage- will begin at develop the Cuban State.

After having successfully concluded the International Tourism Fair was inaugurated, in the capital, the Hostel Vedado Azul, the first of the facilities in the country to that end, as explained on Saturday, at the opening ceremony, directors of the hotel business group...

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Trinidad de Cuba, paraíso antiguo con mucho futuro
May07
Trinidad de Cuba, ancient paradise with a lot of future

Trinidad, in the central-southern portion of Cuba, is today also a city of highly preserved colonial architecture and strong traditions, starting point for nature and nautical tours.

This area stands out now, with regard to the realization of the International Tourism Fair of Cuba (FITCuba 2019) from May 7 to 11 in Havana.

Trinidad is a truly interesting place, especially for those who want to know sites linked to Cuban culture.

The old part of the town impresses with its river stones, distributed among the...

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Gibara: destino turístico integral
May01
Gibara: integral tourist destination

The aspiration of the Tourist Complex of Gibara, operated by the Spanish hotel chain Iberostar, is to convert the Villa Blanca de los Cangrejos into a complete tourist destination, in which different modalities converge, such as event, city, recreational and ecological tourism.
 
René Cobas Sierra, deputy general director of that entity, said that this marine city in eastern Cuba has a development plan until 2030, with the construction of three more hotels: La Murcielaguina, the first five...

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Las casas en renta promueven el aumento del turismo en Cuba
Apr15
The houses for rent promote the increase of tourism in Cuba

To date, the figures of tourists visiting Cuba reveal significant results for this sector. According to the information presented in the Parliament by the Tourism Minister, Manuel Marrero, 1,612,371 foreign visitors have visited the country.

In this growth of 5.15% in the visits of foreigners to the country, the houses for rent have been a key element, as an alternative for the accommodation of tourists, offering about 26,602 rooms in Havana and other regions of the country.

A total of 243,000 foreigners arrived in Cuba on cruise trips,...

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Gran proceso inversionista del Turismo en Cienfuegos
Mar28
Great investment process of Tourism in Cienfuegos

The Ministry of Tourism develops a great investment process in this province, which generates new rooms and lodgings together with extra hotel activity, for example, the completion of the San Carlos, the best score for the quality of services, among the 33 that manages the Melía-Cuba Chain.

It was like new and has the wireless communication system in all areas and rooms explained the Delegate of the Ministry of Tourism, José Enrique González Garrido: "We brought as a result that we have more than 900 rooms in the province, which...

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Sector no estatal: un eslabón importante del turismo en Las Tunas
Mar12
Private sector: an important link in tourism in Las Tunas

Cuba is attractive for tourism, so from the beginning of the Revolution, the geographical and cultural potentials were used to attract foreign visitors. This city is not one of the most prosperous in the sector but with respect to previous stages there has been a gradual increase in the influx of tourists.

In this context, non-state workers with licenses for the lease of rooms compete for service excellence. Rudi Carralero is the owner of Hostal Casa Violeta, he comments on his experience managing a business that he decided to start three...

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Cuba apuesta a lujosos hoteles para desarrollar industria turística.
Jan26
Cuba bets on luxury hotels to develop tourism industry.

The traditional landscape that distinguishes the oldest part of Havana with its cobbled streets, old cars and picturesque colonial buildings has been changing in recent months with the opening of luxurious and modern hotels that seek to expand the tourist offer in Cuba.

Currently, the Caribbean country is betting on new facilities of high standard before the increase of international visitors, especially in the capital, that provide exclusive services to a market segment that until now had not been representative.

In the last year and a half, the first two five-star...

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