CubaPLUS Magazine

A variety of venues across the Cuban capital are set to showcase the finest expressions of musical artistry during the 15th International Chamber Music Festival, taking place from October 29 to November 1.

Cuban Minister of Agriculture Ydael Pérez Brito presented investment proposals aimed at developing coffee and honey production in the capital today, within the framework of the World Food Forum.

The 16th Workshop on Historical, Museological, and Archaeological Research will take place in the Cuban capital this November to rethink heritage as a driver of social and economic change, according to the Office of the Historian of the City of Havana (OHCH).

Cuba is participating in the World Food Forum hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), which kicked off this Monday in Rome under the banner “Innovate Today to Nourish Tomorrow.”

Viajes Cubanacán, a leader in the Cuba destination, has just announced the Master Tours event, which will bring together travelers, agencies, and tourism professionals in a single venue from November 18 to 20, with venues shared between Hotel Palco, Havana, and Viñales.

The 41st session of ECLAC continues this Thursday in the DominicanRepublic with an agenda focused on regional development challengesamid the transformations reshaping the global geopolitical andeconomic landscape.

Under the premise "Our destiny, the Homeland," the Fiesta de la Cubanía will celebrate national identity and culture from October 17 to 20, with a program featuring artistic and theoretical presentations and star guests.

The Trinidad: City of Encounters business forum opened this Wednesday in that heritage town in central Cuba, with the aim of promoting the portfolio of investment opportunities in the tourism sector.

The University of Holguín, in eastern Cuba, hosted the national preliminary round of the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) this weekend, further solidifying the island’s position as the Caribbean leader in competitive programming.

Headquartered in the Ecuadorian capital, the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (Olacde) is the official new name of the institution formerly known as the Latin American Energy Organization (Olade).

Aimed at transforming and revitalizing foreign investment, new legal regulations governing Cuba’s foreign trade have been approved and officially published in the Official Gazette of the Republic. These regulations align directly with the implementation of the economic and social transformations recently approved by the Cuban Parliament.

Cuba has officially selected the drama Malecón, directed by Spaniard Carlos Larrazabal, as its official submission for the 99th Academy Awards (2027), joining a competitive slate of Latin American and Caribbean films vying for Best International Feature Film.

The goal of Viajes Cubanacán at FIT América Latina 2026 in Buenos Aires is to show that tourism in Cuba is alive and that the resources needed to ensure visitors enjoy their holidays are in place, said the agency’s general director, Yadismir Saavedra.

The Center for Research and Development of Cuban Music (CIDMUC) is strengthening its international profile at the 17th Congress of the Latin American Branch of the International Association for the Study of Popular Music (IASPM-AL), currently taking place in Mexico.

Highlighting the International Sports Tourism Forum as its marquee event, the Latin American International Tourism Fair (FIT) 2026 in Buenos Aires concludes this Tuesday following four action-packed days.

Cuba's Center for Research and Rehabilitation of Hereditary Ataxias (Cirah) is advancing valuable research projects aimed at unraveling the complexities of this condition.

The 4th BRICS Fashion Summit, featuring representatives from over 60 countries, commenced this Monday in Moscow and is scheduled to run through September 30.

The 4th Cuban Medical Cooperation Scientific Conference will be held from December 1 to 5, bringing together Cuban health professionals serving abroad, as well as Cuban and international medical professionals, healthcare institutions, and medical sciences students. The event coincides with several anniversaries observed in Cuba and Latin America’s health sector.

Every September 27th, the world marks World Tourism Day—an occasion dedicated to highlighting the vital importance of the "smokeless industry" as a catalyst for cultural exchange, economic growth, and mutual understanding among nations. The international observance was established in 1970 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), a specialized agency of the United Nations, following the adoption of its founding statutes.

Featuring new attractions such as the Sports Tourism Forum, the 2026 Latin American International Tourism Fair (FIT) kicked off this Saturday in Buenos Aires, celebrating its 30th anniversary at its traditional home, the La Rural exhibition center. Other novel additions to this year's lineup include a fashion show and a dedicated Food Fest, while the Dominican Republic—featured as the Guest Country of Honor—has mounted an extensive showcase highlighting its destinations, cultural heritage, and tourism portfolio.