The Only Cuba DMC Focused on the U.S. MICE Industry
Cuba Incentive Travel Associates (CITA) is the only Cuba DMC focused exclusively on incentive quality group travel to Cuba for the U.S. MICE industry.
Prompted by the interest of an incentive client, CITA founder Scott Andrews first traveled to Cuba several years ago to determine its viability for incentive travel. The appeal was immediately evident. This introduction to Havana spurred a desire to provide U.S. planners with a clear path to high-quality, turnkey incentive travel to Cuba. CITA worked for several years with Cuban state-owned agencies to develop their incentive travel department and qualify Cuban land program offerings prior to its 2015 introduction to the meetings, incentives, conferencing and exhibitions (MICE) industry.
CITA is distinguished by our ability to align Cuban-supplied land offerings with U.S. meetings and incentive operational expectations. With over 25 years in the incentive travel industry, we are unique among Cuba DMCs. Our understanding of the quality demands and operational requirements of MICE planners allows us to create programs specifically designed for this market. Program offerings are limited to thoroughly vetted venues and providers, ensuring an incentive quality experience for clients.
CITA provides a calendar of FAM and site visit opportunities to help U.S. meetings and incentive travel buyers learn about and propose Cuba to their clients. Join our mailing list to stay informed about Cuba, developments in travel regulations and upcoming FAM and site visit opportunities.
Specializing in Legal U.S. Group Travel to Cuba
CITA provides incentive quality, people-to-people travel experiences in full compliance with U.S. regulations for legal travel to Cuba. As U.S. relations with Cuba continue to evolve, so do legal requirements set by the U.S. and Cuban governments. CITA stays up-to-date with all requirements that apply to U.S. passport holders.
We remain informed on how laws affect suppliers, offerings and incentive programs to ensure every program meets current legal mandates. CITA streamlines the planning process to provide high quality, legal travel programs for meetings and incentive clients.
Providing Turnkey DMC Services
From planning to operation, CITA offers extensive support for MICE professionals and their clients. Our turnkey service includes all considerations for U.S. incentive travel to Cuba.
When planning Cuba travel programs, all accommodations and activities must be procured through state agencies. CITA works closely with these agencies and has developed partnerships with on-site suppliers to ensure all incentive travel programs are developed through the proper legal channels. To this, we add high touch client service and qualification of all itinerary items to ensure they meet incentive industry standards, and the needs of your clients.
CITA works to develop longstanding relationships by providing exceptional support and service to our meetings and incentive buyers, and their clients.
With Teams On-Site in the U.S. and Cuba
Headquartered in the U.S., CITA maintains a clear understanding of the changing legal environment for U.S. passport holder travel to Cuba. With thorough knowledge of incentive travel and the Cuban market, we are able to navigate U.S. legal and Cuban agency-based supply chains for land and air procurement.
CITA’s Havana-based team is able to deliver a personalized experience for incentive travelers. Our personable, bilingual staff enrich programs with authentic on-site knowledge, while our provider relationships ensure access to the highest quality experiences in Cuba. In-depth knowledge of Cuba and established on-site relationships allow us to develop thoroughly vetted, legal itineraries specific to the U.S. incentive traveler.