https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/cuba/ Cuba News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T10:36:41+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cuba-awarded-at-the-world-mice-awards-2023-tourism-event/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cuba-awarded-at-the-world-mice-awards-2023-tourism-event/ Cuba received for the fourth consecutive year the award for Best MICE Organizer at the World MICE Awards 2023, in the field of tourism for meetings, congresses and incentive trips, Sun, 10 Mar 2024 06:25:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/melia-trinidad-peninsula-opens-its-doors-in-one-of-cubas-most-iconic-cities/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/melia-trinidad-peninsula-opens-its-doors-in-one-of-cubas-most-iconic-cities/ The hotel company continues to strengthen its hotel portfolio in the country, following the recent opening of the Sevilla Habana Affiliated by Meliá hotel Mon, 27 Nov 2023 07:29:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/culinary-excellence-at-its-best-exploring-the-award-winning-restaurant-la-g/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/culinary-excellence-at-its-best-exploring-the-award-winning-restaurant-la-g/ Nestled within the vibrant streets of Havana, Cuba, lies a culinary gem that has captured the hearts and palates of locals and travelers alike: La Guarida. This award-winning restaurant is not just a dining establishment; it is an experience that celebrates the fusion of history, culture, and exceptional gastronomy. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 09:52:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/russian-airlines-set-to-resume-flights-to-cuba/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/russian-airlines-set-to-resume-flights-to-cuba/ Several Russian airlines, such as Nordwind Airlines, are planning to resume their international connectivity to Cuba in October, despite the ongoing sanctions imposed by the European Union, which will impact the route Russian airlines must follow. Thu, 15 Sep 2022 06:52:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cuba-holds-international-cuisine-festival-to-boost-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cuba-holds-international-cuisine-festival-to-boost-tourism/ The 12th edition of Cuba’s international cuisine festival “Varadero Gourmet” kicked off here Monday after a two-year hiatus caused by the COVID, as the country strives to revive tourism. Tue, 13 Sep 2022 10:27:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swoop-expands-services-to-cuba-with-non-stop-service-between-toronto-and-va/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swoop-expands-services-to-cuba-with-non-stop-service-between-toronto-and-va/ Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost airline, expanded its winter schedule with new routes, more frequencies and new service to Cuba. Swoop will begin its seasonal, non-stop service between Toronto (YYZ) and Varadero (VRA) on January 11, 2023 Fri, 02 Sep 2022 06:56:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/government-adds-new-tourism-hotspots-to-quarantine-list/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/government-adds-new-tourism-hotspots-to-quarantine-list/ People arriving in England from Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Jamaica from tomorrow will be expected to quarantine after the countries became the latest to be removed from the safe list. Fri, 28 Aug 2020 08:13:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kempinski-opens-gran-hotel-bristol-in-havana/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kempinski-opens-gran-hotel-bristol-in-havana/ Inspired by the legendary Art Deco style of the 1930s, its 162 comfortable guestrooms are stylishly appointed with bright accents, clean lines and contemporary furnishings. Tue, 03 Mar 2020 10:14:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kempinski-signs-for-third-cuba-property/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kempinski-signs-for-third-cuba-property/ The European luxury hotel group has again signed a management contract with Grupo de Turismo Gaviota, the owning company behind both the Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana and Cayo Guillermo Resort Kempinski. Fri, 27 Sep 2019 06:56:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cayo-guillermo-resort-kempinski-set-to-debut-in-cuba-this-year/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cayo-guillermo-resort-kempinski-set-to-debut-in-cuba-this-year/ Kempinski Hotels and Grupo de Turismo Gaviota have signed a management contract for Cayo Guillermo Resort Kempinski, the first five-star luxury resort complex in Cuba. Wed, 01 May 2019 06:16:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-voyages-to-sail-to-cuba-from-2020/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-voyages-to-sail-to-cuba-from-2020/ The deal was formalised by Virgin Voyages president, Tom McAlpin, and Diana Block-Garcia, vice president of destination, itinerary and revenue at the cruise line, following a meeting with La Habana Cruise Port officials. Thu, 04 Apr 2019 06:21:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iberostar-holguin-to-open-in-cuba-next-month/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iberostar-holguin-to-open-in-cuba-next-month/ Iberostar Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening date for Iberostar Holguín, its first five-star Selection category hotel in the province of Holguín, Cuba’s third most popular destination. Wed, 10 Oct 2018 09:25:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/yamila-fuster-evora-public-relations-chief-hotel-nacional-de-cuba/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/yamila-fuster-evora-public-relations-chief-hotel-nacional-de-cuba/ Yamila Fuster Evora, public relations chief at the Hotel Nacional de Cuba, speaks to Breaking Travel News as the Cuban-owned property takes the title of Cuba’s Leading Hotel at the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Wed, 26 Sep 2018 10:56:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iberostar-grand-packard-poised-to-open-in-havana-cuba/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iberostar-grand-packard-poised-to-open-in-havana-cuba/ Iberostar Hotels & Resorts will open its new luxury hotel in Havana om Monday. The Iberostar Grand Packard is set to become Iberostar’s flagship for quality and exclusivity in Cuba. Fri, 07 Sep 2018 03:11:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/seabourn-to-begin-cuba-sailings-from-november-next-year/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/seabourn-to-begin-cuba-sailings-from-november-next-year/ Seabourn has received approval to begin sailing to Cuba from Miami and San Juan, Puerto Rico, with cruise bookings now open. The world’s ultra-luxury cruise line will start with a 12-day cruise aboard Seabourn Sojourn departing Miami on November 4th next year. Fri, 10 Aug 2018 07:35:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iberostar-grand-packard-to-open-in-havana-later-this-year/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iberostar-grand-packard-to-open-in-havana-later-this-year/ Iberostar Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening date for the upcoming Iberostar Grand Packard, its first luxury hotel in the heart of Old Havana. Combining the original architecture of the property with modern innovation and luxury, the hotel chain has refurbished this historic building, restoring it to original splendour. Wed, 01 Aug 2018 09:17:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carnival-cruise-line-expands-cuba-travel-offering/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carnival-cruise-line-expands-cuba-travel-offering/ Carnival Cruise Line has expanded its offering to Cuba with the addition of 23 three- to five-day sailings to Havana in 2019-20 aboard five different ships. Mon, 14 May 2018 07:36:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/melia-hotels-reopening-in-cuba-following-hurricane-irma/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/melia-hotels-reopening-in-cuba-following-hurricane-irma/ Meliá Cuba has announced the reopening of hotels affected by Hurricane Irma in Cayo Santa María, Cayo Coco, Cayo Guillermo and Varadero. Tue, 17 Oct 2017 17:30:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gran-hotel-manzana-kempinski-la-habana-takes-top-world-travel-awards-title/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gran-hotel-manzana-kempinski-la-habana-takes-top-world-travel-awards-title/ Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana has been honoured by the 2017 World Travel Awards. The new deluxe hotel is the winner of the award for Cuba’s Leading Hotel Suite 2017- Suite Presidential Lorca @ Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana. Tue, 19 Sep 2017 10:36:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-to-offer-cuban-properties-through-global-platforms/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-to-offer-cuban-properties-through-global-platforms/ Expedia has announced travellers can now book hotels in Cuba on its global points of sale. The destination continues to generate interest as a hot destination among traveller; its ministry of tourism reported more than four million foreign visitors in 2016, with the biggest increase in visitor numbers from the US. Wed, 24 May 2017 08:57:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/royal-caribbean-extends-empress-of-the-seas-cuba-itineraries/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/royal-caribbean-extends-empress-of-the-seas-cuba-itineraries/ Royal Caribbean is offering travellers more opportunities than ever to explore the vibrant island destination of Cuba, with new sailings to Havana on Empress of the Seas. The cruise company’s newly refreshed ship will sail 58 cruises of four- and five-night itineraries from January 2018 through to March 2019; more than half offering overnight stays in the culturally vibrant city. Wed, 17 May 2017 09:37:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/royal-caribbean-makes-first-ever-call-in-cuba/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/royal-caribbean-makes-first-ever-call-in-cuba/ Royal Caribbean has made its inaugural visit to Cuba, with the newly revitalised Empress of the Seas calling as part of a five-night sailing from Miami. Adventure-seeking holidaymakers were among the first guests to explore the island country known for its legendary nightlife, iconic music and distinct culture. Thu, 27 Apr 2017 22:29:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/st-giles-hotels-set-to-become-first-uk-group-in-cuba/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/st-giles-hotels-set-to-become-first-uk-group-in-cuba/ St Giles Hotels is on course to become the UK’s first hotel brand to open in Cuba after its bid to take over the management of Hotel Deauville in the heart of Havana was accepted. Thu, 13 Apr 2017 10:13:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-launches-new-route-to-varadero-cuba/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-launches-new-route-to-varadero-cuba/ Over a third of Brits claim to be more interested in travel to Cuba now than they were two years ago according to new research by Virgin Holidays. The demand has led in part to the launch of a new weekly direct flight from Gatwick Airport to Cuban beach hot-spot, Varadero. Fri, 31 Mar 2017 09:05:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-europa-brings-dreamliner-to-havana-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-europa-brings-dreamliner-to-havana-route/ Air Europa is celebrating the arrival of its sixth Dreamliner Boeing 787-8 and commencing has utilised the brand new aircraft on its daily Madrid-Havana route. The flight to Cuba connects perfectly with the Air Europa twice-daily flights between London Gatwick and Madrid’s Adolfo Suárez Madrid Barajas Airport. Thu, 09 Mar 2017 08:35:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oceania-cruises-adds-new-cuba-cruise-sailings-to-meet-growing-demand/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oceania-cruises-adds-new-cuba-cruise-sailings-to-meet-growing-demand/ Oceania Cruises has announced an additional series of journeys to Cuba in November and December 2017. Ranging in length from six to thirteen days with departures from Miami, these voyages include the line’s first calls to Cienfuegos and Santiago de Cuba, in addition to Havana. Thu, 16 Feb 2017 09:24:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-extends-cuba-cruise-season/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-extends-cuba-cruise-season/ Norwegian Cruise Line has extended its offering of weekly round-trip cruises from Miami to Cuba aboard Norwegian Sky, the largest vessel sailing to Cuba, through December 2017. Wed, 08 Feb 2017 07:05:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/voyages-to-antiquity-heads-to-cuba-for-winter-2017/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/voyages-to-antiquity-heads-to-cuba-for-winter-2017/ Cultural cruise line Voyages to Antiquity will offer an exciting new 2017-18 winter season featuring the Caribbean and Cuba. Cruises in the region will begin in November 2017. It will be the first time that Voyages to Antiquity has offered cruises to this area. Fri, 06 Jan 2017 10:15:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-cruise-lines-opens-sales-for-cuba-sailings/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-cruise-lines-opens-sales-for-cuba-sailings/ Norwegian Cruise Line opened for sale the line’s 2017 cruises to Cuba aboard Norwegian Sky, the largest vessel sailing to Cuba, which also offers an overnight stay in Havana. Norwegian Sky will sail a series of five four-night cruises from Miami to Cuba in May 2017 that will include an overnight in the capital of Havana. Thu, 22 Dec 2016 09:18:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-takes-off-for-havana-cuba1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-takes-off-for-havana-cuba1/ Eurowings has begun flying to a new destination, the Cuban capital of Havana. An Airbus A330 of the quality low-cost carrier from the Lufthansa Group took off earlier on its inaugural flight from Cologne/Bonn to the Caribbean metropolis. Mon, 19 Dec 2016 14:43:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-cruise-ships-poised-for-cuban-return-following-government-green-li/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-cruise-ships-poised-for-cuban-return-following-government-green-li/ Royal Caribbean has announced that the Cuban government has granted them approval for cruises to Cuba and they plan to announce their first Florida-Cuba itineraries in the near future. At the same time, Oceania Cruises has revealed its first three inaugural voyages from Miami to Cuba. The first will depart in March 2017. Fri, 09 Dec 2016 03:18:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/msc-armonia-arrives-in-cuba-for-first-time/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/msc-armonia-arrives-in-cuba-for-first-time/ MSC Cruises has introduced a second ship, the recently fully refurbished MSC Armonia, to homeport in Havana alongside MSC Opera. MSC Armonia earlier marked her traditional Maiden Call as she arrived in Havana on the final leg of her Grand Voyage from Genoa, Italy. Thu, 24 Nov 2016 09:46:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jetblue-steps-up-services-to-cuba/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jetblue-steps-up-services-to-cuba/ JetBlue is starting its new daily non-stop service between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Holguín’s Frank País Airport in Cuba. Holguín becomes the third city served in Cuba from the airline’s south Florida focus city. With service to Holguín, JetBlue now operate 42 nonstop flights each week between the two countries and more coming in late November with the launch of Havana. Sat, 19 Nov 2016 09:52:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/austrian-airlines-starts-services-to-havana-cuba/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/austrian-airlines-starts-services-to-havana-cuba/ Austrian Airlines has started serving Havana, Cuba, once a week on Tuesdays, with a Boeing 767 aircraft. “We have continuously expanded our offering to long-haul tourist destinations since 2013, with flights now being operated to Colombo and Mauritius. “We will also serve Havana, and thus a Caribbean destination for the first time in six years,” explained Andreas Otto, chief commercial officer of Austrian Airlines. Tue, 01 Nov 2016 09:51:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-air-lines-to-return-to-cuba-in-december/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-air-lines-to-return-to-cuba-in-december/ Delta Air Lines will begin daily service to Havana, Cuba, from Atlanta, Miami and New York–JFK on December 1st following an announcement by the US department of transportation. Delta thanked the DOT for awarding the airline the ability to resume operating nonstop scheduled service to Cuba for the first time in almost 55 years. Flights will be available for sale beginning September 10th, 2016. Sun, 04 Sep 2016 08:27:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-europa-to-offer-summer-flights-to-veradero-cuba/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-europa-to-offer-summer-flights-to-veradero-cuba/ Air Europa has launched its new route from Madrid to Veradero, Cuba. The flight, on-board an Airbus 330-200, will operate until August 25th, with two weekly fights. The operation of the new route will also enable excellent connection through the airline’s hub in Madrid, with the rest of the airline’s domestic and European destinations. Tue, 26 Jul 2016 13:53:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-begins-services-to-havana/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-begins-services-to-havana/ Delta will begin serving Havana, Cuba, this autumn from New York-JFK, Atlanta and Miami following the approval by the United States department of transportation. “Today has been a long-awaited moment to celebrate Delta’s historic return to Cuba, and we thank secretary Foxx, his team and the other US officials for granting us the authority to provide Havana service from Atlanta, Miami and New York,” said Nicolas Ferri, Delta vice president, Latin America and the Caribbean. Sun, 17 Jul 2016 07:39:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-havana-flights-win-tentative-us-state-department-approval/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-havana-flights-win-tentative-us-state-department-approval/ This fall, United Airlines customers will have a historic opportunity to board one of the first commercial flights from the United States to Havana, Cuba in more than a half century. On Thursday, the US department of transportation tentatively awarded the airline non-stop flights to the Cuban capital from its global gateways in New York/Newark and Houston. Thu, 07 Jul 2016 16:28:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-to-launch-new-flights-to-havana-cuba/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-to-launch-new-flights-to-havana-cuba/ In addition to its extensive range of German domestic and European flights, Eurowings is steadily expanding its international portfolio. It’s now possible to travel to the Cuban capital Havana with one flight a week from Cologne/Bonn. Tue, 07 Jun 2016 09:34:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carnival-corporation-makes-historic-cuba-return/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carnival-corporation-makes-historic-cuba-return/ Carnival Corporation sailed into Havana this morning completing the first leg of its historic inaugural voyage to Cuba that began on May 1st, 2016, from Miami. The company’s Fathom brand made history with its arrival into Havana, marking the first time in over 50 years that a US cruise line has sailed from the US to Cuba. It is also the first time in decades that Cuban-born individuals have been able to travel by sea to or from Cuba. Tue, 03 May 2016 10:34:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carnival-corporation-warns-over-possible-cuba-delays/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carnival-corporation-warns-over-possible-cuba-delays/ Carnival Corporation is continuing discussions with Cuba to allow cruise ships to operate in the same manner as current air charter operations, which transport Cuba-born individuals to and from Cuba. Fathom will begin sailing its 704-passenger Adonia luxury cruise ship to Cuba every other week starting on May 1st, marking the first time in over 50 years that a cruise ship has sailed from the U.S. to Cuba. Mon, 18 Apr 2016 13:01:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carnival-to-bring-fathom-brand-to-cuba/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carnival-to-bring-fathom-brand-to-cuba/ Carnival Corporation has announced that Cuba has granted approval for the company to begin travel to Cuba starting on May 1st, 2016. Following authorisation in the United States, granted in July 2015, Carnival Corporation is now cleared to operate the 704-passenger MV Adonia to Cuba through its newest brand Fathom. This marks the first time in over 50 years a cruise ship is approved to sail from the United States to Cuba. Tue, 22 Mar 2016 09:12:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-carriers-line-up-to-offer-cuba-services/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-carriers-line-up-to-offer-cuba-services/ United Airlines has submitted its formal application to the US department of transportation for authority to provide service from four of its largest US gateway cities – Newark/New York, Houston, Washington, D.C. and Chicago – to Havana’s José Martí International Airport. At the same time American Airlines issued proposal to operate scheduled services, including ten daily frequencies to Havana from American’s Latin America gateway hub in Miami. Thu, 03 Mar 2016 10:27:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/commercial-flights-linking-us-cuba-expected-to-resume-in-autumn/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/commercial-flights-linking-us-cuba-expected-to-resume-in-autumn/ Commercial flights between the United States and Cuba are set to resume for the first time in 50 years following the signing of an agreement between the two countries. A small number of charter flights presently operate between the two destinations, but capacity is expected to rise significantly as mainline airlines return. Wed, 17 Feb 2016 09:32:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-havana-a-city-that-fell-asleep/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-havana-a-city-that-fell-asleep/ For generations Cuba has been a tantalising prospect for American travellers, always just out of reach across the Straits of Florida. Now, with restrictions on travel beginning to lift, the rapidly growing flows of tourists to the capital Havana risk destroying what makes the city so vibrant. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole visits to find a city on the cusp of resurrection. Thu, 21 Jan 2016 15:54:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-states-cuba-to-relaunch-scheduled-air-services/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-states-cuba-to-relaunch-scheduled-air-services/ The governments of the United States and Cuban governments have agreed to reinstitute scheduled air service between the two nations. It is hoped the deal could jumpstart economic relations between the two countries, paving the way for thousands of visitors to the island on a daily basis. Fri, 18 Dec 2015 08:30:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-welcomes-us-cuba-thaw/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-welcomes-us-cuba-thaw/ American Airlines has welcomed the reopening of the US Embassy in Havana and the Cuban Embassy in Washington. “The reopening of the United States and Cuban embassies in Havana and Washington is an important step toward building new commercial relationships and re-establishing scheduled air service between the US and Cuba,” said American chairman Doug Parker. Mon, 20 Jul 2015 19:46:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chta-warns-caribbean-to-avoid-complacency-over-cuban-tourism-growth/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/chta-warns-caribbean-to-avoid-complacency-over-cuban-tourism-growth/ For far too long the Caribbean has taken tourism for granted according to a white paper issued by the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association entitled Cuba: The Great Disruption for the Good of the Caribbean. The paper states that the country that many regard as the least capitalistic in the region is about to teach its neighbour governments, capitalists and free market adherents a lesson. Mon, 06 Jul 2015 13:55:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/msc-cruises-becomes-first-line-to-homeport-in-havana/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/msc-cruises-becomes-first-line-to-homeport-in-havana/ MSC Cruises has revealed that, starting in December 2015, it will be the first mainstream cruise line to homeport in Cuba. Its 2,120-guest MSC Opera will homeport in Havana for the winter 2015-16 season to offer guests 16 Caribbean cruises. Fri, 03 Jul 2015 10:46:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-boosts-cuba-connections-as-tourism-soars/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-boosts-cuba-connections-as-tourism-soars/ Air France has confirmed it will operate an additional weekly flight to Havana in Cuba from October 2015, increasing its offer to 11 weekly departures during winter 2015. Air France has offered flights to Cuba for the past 17 years, operating daily services from the UK to Havana via Paris-Charles de Gaulle throughout the summer season. Tue, 26 May 2015 09:20:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jetblue-airways-adds-charter-flight-to-cuba/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jetblue-airways-adds-charter-flight-to-cuba/ JetBlue Airways has signed an agreement with its partner, ABC Charters, to add a new charter flight to Cuba beginning this summer. The weekly flight, which begins on June 5th, will operate on Fridays from Tampa to Havana. The addition marks one of the first expansions in charter service by a major US airline since restrictions on travel to Cuba were eased in January. Sat, 14 Feb 2015 11:25:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/operator-sees-surge-of-interest-in-cuba-following-usa-announcement/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/operator-sees-surge-of-interest-in-cuba-following-usa-announcement/ Western & Oriental, the luxury tour operator which offers a comprehensive Cuba travel programme, has experienced an unprecedented surge of interest in Cuba travel enquiries following the USA’s announcement yesterday to relax regulations, making it much easy for US citizens to visit the island. Mon, 19 Jan 2015 22:59:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cuba-set-for-us-travel-boom-as-restrictions-eased/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cuba-set-for-us-travel-boom-as-restrictions-eased/ Cuba is expected to receive a boom in visitors from the United States after the Obama administration took a series of steps to normalise relations between the two countries. At present, travel between the two destinations is heavily restricted, with direct commercial flights banned, special visas compulsory and visitors required to join strictly controlled groups. Thu, 18 Dec 2014 09:22:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abercrombie-kent-suspends-cuba-plans/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abercrombie-kent-suspends-cuba-plans/ Abercrombie & Kent has suspended plans to offer holidays to Cuba following concerns over its relationship with the Foundation for Caribbean Studies. The luxury travel tour company had affiliated itself to the Cuba-based Foundation in an attempt to open the ‘people-to-people’ requirement needed to offer trips to the island. Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:23:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cuba-to-accept-more-flights-from-the-united-states/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cuba-to-accept-more-flights-from-the-united-states/ Cuba has added nine further cities in the United States to a list of permitted departure points for travel to the Caribbean island. Cuban travel agency Havanatur Celimar added Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Baltimore, Chicago, Atlanta, New Orleans, Dallas, Houston and San Juan, Puerto Rico, to the list from where charter flights would be accepted. Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:03:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iberostar-expands-holiday-hotel-offering-in-cuba/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iberostar-expands-holiday-hotel-offering-in-cuba/ Iberostar has built on its position in Cuba with the opening of two new properties in Havana and Cayo Ensenachos. Also in the Caribbean today, City.Mobi is celebrating the success of its new guide to Havana. Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:31:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fidel-castro-issues-statement-about-japanese-earthquake/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fidel-castro-issues-statement-about-japanese-earthquake/ Cuba’s Fidel Castro has issued a statement about the Japanese earthquake. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:12:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/could-u.s.-be-set-to-lift-cuba-travel-ban/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/could-u.s.-be-set-to-lift-cuba-travel-ban/ A congressional committee has voted to lift the ban on U.S. travel to Cuba, a first but significant step towards rebuilding trade and travel relations between the countries. A removal would lead to an expected tourism bonanza by Americans to the island. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:10:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-insurance-mandatory-for-tourists-heading-to-cuba/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-insurance-mandatory-for-tourists-heading-to-cuba/ Insurewithease.com warns that holidays could be stopped before they even start if tourists forget their travel insurance documents when heading to Cuba Wed, 12 May 2010 11:36:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cuba-seeks-inward-tourism-investment/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cuba-seeks-inward-tourism-investment/ Cuba has unveiled plans to allow overseas parties to develop tourist attractions on its territory, including golf courses, marinas and associated residential developments. The Communist government suggested long-term leases would be on offer to developers, as present regulations prohibit overseas ownership of real estate. Thu, 06 May 2010 13:31:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/cuba-travel-band-new-york-philharmonic/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/cuba-travel-band-new-york-philharmonic/ As far as opening up Cuba for travel is concerned, the US Treasury is distinctly off-key with the notes being sounded by the White House and Congress. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:38:51 +0000