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Cubaplus Presented at Tourism Fair

By: Mercy Ramos, Photos by José Tito Meriño and Miguel Puldón

The 31st International Tourism Fair (FITCUBA), held in May in Havana, was the ideal place to present Issue 18 of Cubaplus. Speaking at the presentation, Cubaplus Director Dominic Soave emphasized the importance of the magazine for the Canadian market, its target audience, since it is the only magazine about Cuba circulating in Canada.

Rangeland Engineering

By:Ciro Bianchi Ross, Photos by Prensa Latina

With a top-notch attention to quality and understanding of the needs for the oil and gas industrial work sectors Rangeland engineering has created excellent working relationships with its clients.

Club Habana Tennis Tournament

More than 60 players from eight countries participated in the fourth edition of the ITF Master Tennis Tournament "Club Habana 2009", sponsored by Havana Club Rum and BrasCuba cigarette company.

Habanos

The Habanos Festival, organized by the Habanos S.A. Corporation and the Tabacuba Business Group, celebrates its 13th Edition this year, in Havana, from February 21st to 25th. The Festival is a celebration and tribute to the Habano, a distinctive product which is the result of a unique combination of Cuban soils, climate, centuriesold knowledge and history. The Festival is also the perfect opportunity for launching new Habanos, as well as for tasting and associations of the Habano with other prestige products worldwide.

Cubaplus at FIART

By: Tomás A. Granados Photos by José (Tito) Meriño

FIART, the great Cuban artisan fair celebrated each year in Havana to promote the cultural tradition of artisans and artists, dedicated a spot in this year’s edition to present Cubaplus magazine and praise the publication’s objective of stimulating visits of Canadian travelers to the island.

The Habanos Smoking Club

By: Roberto F. Campos / Photos by Ferval

Brought together by the pleasure of savoring the world's best premium cigars— Cuban habanos —smokers from all over the world have their own clubs, and many of them periodically visit Cuba to sample these marvelous cigars where they are made. Smoking habanos is almost a religious ceremony, with special rituals that are most comfortably carried out in the company of friends, colleagues and family.

2012 Havana Trade Fair

By: Roberto Salomón / Photos: José (Tito) Meriño

Reflecting the solid economic and commercial ties between Cuba and Canada, more than 50 Canadian companies sent representatives to the 2012 Havana International Trade Fair, the island's largest general trade show.

Updating the Cuban Economic Model

By: Miguel Lozano

Cuba took another step in the updating of its economic model by authorizing the sale of housing, following an easing of regulations in other areas.

12-year Caney Rum and Gloria Cubana a Perfect Combination

Lovers of 12-year Caney Rum were delighted during the last Habanos Festival when the Cuban company Cimex S.A. paired the drink and the Gloria Cubana cigar, considered to be an excellent combination by tasters.

Give me a Habano and I Will Move the World

By: Roberto F. Campos, Photos by José Tito Merino

This February the Habanos Festival welcomed more than one thousand people from all over the world who were not only interested in cigars but also in Cuba´s culture and environment.

Cuba Moves Closer to Currency Unification

By: Cira Rodríguez

Although certainly not seen as the solution to the main challenges facing the Cuban economy, the unification of currency and exchange in Cuba is a reality growing ever closer and is viewed as a vital step in the process to update the nation’s economic and social model.