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CIM, 30 years delivering health
Dec 06, 2024
Founded 30 years ago, the Molecular Immunology Center (CIM) is one of the main scientific institutions in Cuba, as it has managed to develop important medicines, especially for being one of the leaders in the fight against cancer in the country.
Blue Diamond Resorts, an important ally of Cuban tourism
Dec 05, 2024
The Canadian hotel chain Blue Diamond Resorts is one of the main allies of tourism in Cuba, which is evident in the fact that it already operates 58 hotels on the island with a total of 12,972 rooms in the main destinations of the country. This is also reaffirmed by the new concept that did not exist until now and that they have just launched for the first time in Cuba called Resonance Musique and Resonance Blu. The first one is intended to attract young customers who love music and fun and the second one to those who seek tranquility and relaxation.
UNESCO acknowledges casabe bread as Intangible Cultural Heritage
Dec 04, 2024
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Wednesday acknowledged the process of preparing and eating “casabe”, a pre-Colombian bread, as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Latin American Medicine Day, a well-deserved celebration
Dec 03, 2024
As every December 3, Cuba celebrates today the Day of Latin American Medicine, instituted in honor of the eminent Cuban specialist Carlos J. Finlay, born on this day in 1833 in the city of Camagüey, discoverer of the transmitting agent of yellow fever.
Blue Diamond executive optimistic about recovery of Cuban tourism
Dec 02, 2024
We see this season that has begun (winter 2024-2025) with great hope, because it is the year that we have to demonstrate, at the country level, that we are capable of reversing the situation that exists in terms of tourism, and it is the year in which we must consolidate all the hotel products, said Rafael Villanueva, Commercial Director of Blue Diamond Resorts Cuba.
Cuban expert examines benefits of multi-destination agreement
Dec 02, 2024
The Cuban professor and researcher José Luís Perelló examined this Monday the benefits of a new multi-destination agreement promoted by the Ministers of Tourism of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA). He points out on his Facebook account that this agreement came from Venezuela, with the creation of a free transit area, in order to offer multi-destination products.
Resonance, a new brand to enjoy Cuba to the fullest
Dec 01, 2024
As of December 1, Cuba has a new and attractive offer for vacationers who arrive at this destination: Resonance, which offers the possibility of enjoying parties, music and fun, and at the same time, tranquility and uniting the mind with the spirit.
The International Handicraft Fair (FIART) will begin next Friday
Nov 30, 2024
The XXVI edition of the International Handicraft Fair (FIART) 2024 will begin next Friday, December 6, with the participation of 230 national and 30 foreign exhibitors, organizers reported this Friday.
Cuba announces 2025 Isla Verde Caribbean Film Festival
Nov 28, 2024
The International Caribbean Film and Environment Festival, Isla Verde, is calling for its third edition, to be held on the Isle of Youth from April 6 to 12, 2025. Until December 26, interested parties may submit their works, with narratives that promote the conservation and protection of the environment and document the active relationship between human beings and nature.
The Habanos Festival will return next February
Nov 28, 2024
The Habanos Festival will return once again to the premises of the Convention Center of the Cuban capital, this time with its 25th edition, which fills with satisfaction the lovers of good smoking who eagerly await this meeting every year.
Summit of Tourism of the Americas to be held in December
Nov 27, 2024
The Cuban professor and researcher, José Luís Perelló, brought in his analysis the next summit of tourism of the Americas scheduled for December 2 and 3 in Florida, United States. He pointed out on his Facebook page that the Summit of Tourism of the Americas is a moment for reflection on the travel industry, with repercussions in the rest of the planet’s regions. The meeting is being held at Florida International University in Miami.
Havana Club continues to garner international awards
Nov 26, 2024
The Havana Club Rum Museum won the World's Leading Rum Distillery award at the 2024 World Travel Awards, for the third consecutive year, which is a recognition of Cuba's vast cultural wealth and the importance of continuing to promote the country's rich legacy of traditions. According to information released Tuesday by Havana Club International S.A., the brand continues to reap successes and legitimize its seal of excellence at an international level and also achieved recognition for its rums in the Women's in Wine & Spirits Awards competition.
Cuba hopeful in its tourism recovery
Nov 26, 2024
New statistics on the entry of tourists to Cuba today enhance the encouragement of the Cuban authorities, regarding the recovery of the travel industry, despite current problems.
Global tourism in the midst of transformations
Nov 26, 2024
The Cuban professor and researcher, José Luís Perelló, reflected this Monday in his periodic analyses of the trends of the travel industry facing 2025 as changing and in the midst of transformations. He explained that global tourism is at a turning point.
Cuban tourism continues to work for development and efficiency
Nov 25, 2024
The tourism industry in Cuba is the second most important sector in the country's economy, hence the efforts that are made every day to achieve greater development and efficiency in this area.
China tourism fair ends, Cuba’s athletes grab attention
Nov 24, 2024
The China International Tourism Fair (CITM) concluded this Sunday in Shanghai with the participation of more than a thousand international exhibitors from some 80 countries and regions, including Cuba
Between Biennial and film festival, Havana in motion
Nov 22, 2024
The XV Havana Biennial continues to show its visitors the contemporary art of Cuban creators, a contest that will join hands with the film festival held annually in the capital of the island.
The Havana International Book Fair will return next February
Nov 21, 2024
Under the slogan “A whole country in books” the 33rd edition of the Havana International Book Fair will be held from February 13 to 23, with South Africa as the guest country, which is considered of great importance since it is the third nation on the African continent to receive this distinction, said the president of the Cuban Book Institute (ICL), Juan Rodríguez.
Cuba celebrates Tourism Day
Nov 20, 2024
This November 20th, Cuba celebrates Tourism Day, a date instituted in 2019 by presidential decree to pay tribute to all those people and institutions that accompany or intervene in the development of this important economic sector of the island.
Cuba organizes International Convention on Tourism Studies
Nov 19, 2024
The VII International Convention on Tourism Studies (CietCuba 2024) is taking place today at the University of Havana, as a reflection of academic efforts to support the recovery of the travel industry in Cuba. Organized by the university from November 18 to 20, it represents an important moment of reflection and analysis on the part of attendees, as reflected by the organizers. Inaugurated this Monday in the Aula Magna of the University of Havana (UH), it inspires new generations and their link with one of the most relevant sectors of the Cuban economy.
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