Reprinted from Air Fulfillment Services “AFS Traveler,” September 2016 Do I need a visa? As a visitor traveling from the United States, you must obtain a visa, which you can apply for before you leave for Cuba. You will also need to prove that your visit falls under one of the 12 categories of approved travel to Cuba, as […]
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The Big Brand Deals – New Hotels in Cuba’s Future
Excerpt from Skift.com In 2014, the Cuban government passed the Foreign Investment Law (FIL) offering foreign companies a number of opportunities to build and commercialize hotel developments in joint ventures with a Cuban partner, construct golf courses in partnership with a Cuban company, sign hotel administration contracts with Cuban hotel companies, and develop or build […]
United Airlines Tickets from Houston to Havana Now on Sale
Reprint from Houston Chronicle United Airlines will begin weekly service to Havana from Bush Intercontinental Airport on Dec. 3. Tickets went on sale Thursday, September 1. “I’m incredibly proud of all the dedicated aviation professionals here at United who are working hard to get our historic Cuba service ready for takeoff in November,” United CEO […]
GOP Support for Cuba Travel is Increasing
Source: “GOP Warming Up to Cuba Travel” by Tim Devaney After nearly five decades of staunch opposition to easing restrictions on U.S. travel to Cuba, the Republican party is beginning to warm to the idea. Senators Jeff Flake of Arizona and Jerry Moran of Kansas have introduced a bipartisan bill entitled the Freedom to Travel […]
HGA HOSTS FIRST FAM TRIP TO CUBA
Reprint from Hosts Global Alliance Press Release – August 1, 2016 On the heels of the successful 4th Annual HGA Global Forum, Hosts Global Alliance (HGA), along with Cuba Incentive Travel Associates, hosted an exciting and educational fam trip to Cuba. The group of 21 people consisted of HGA clients, members, and staff, who were […]
CUBA IS THE FASTEST EMERGING INCENTIVE DESTINATION
According to a recent study by The Incentive Research Foundation and MeetingsNet, budgets for incentive travel are on the rise, with 2015 showing the largest increase since the recession. The fastest emerging incentive destination in 2016? Cuba, which shot up from the third position in 2015. Read the full study below. With a record of […]
UNITED AIRLINES GETS APPROVAL FOR HOUSTON TO HAVANA FLIGHTS
Reprint from Chron.com Houston, we have a flight to Cuba. The Department of Transportation has tentatively approved United Airlines’ application to offer Saturday nonstop flights between Bush Intercontinental Airport and Havana’s José Martí International Airport. The flights are expected to begin later this year. United will also offer daily nonstop flights to Havana from Newark […]
A SPOTLIGHT ON CUBA
Reprinted from Air Fulfillment Services “AFS Traveler,” June 2016 Is Cuba ready for US meeting and incentive groups? Based on the feedback from incentive program participants recently returning from Havana, the answer is yes! “The dinners out were an incredibly unique and delicious experience. Seeing the Buena Vista Social Club was a highlight.” “We travel […]
U.S. AIRLINES APPROVED FOR FLIGHTS TO CUBA
The ease of travel between the U.S. and Cuba just took another big step! The Department of Transportation approved over 100 routes per week for six U.S. airlines including American and Southwest. Pending approval from Cuban aviation officials (who welcome U.S. travelers), and barring unforeseen delays, direct air service from many U.S. gateways will commence […]
It’s About to Get Much Cheaper to Fly to Cuba
Since 1960s, commercial airlines have been unable to access Cuba due to the existing embargo. That’s about to change in a big way. From 2010 to 2015, the number of charter flights from Florida to Cuba grew by nearly 136 percent. The renewed interest in and accessibility of Cuba travel has prompted multiple U.S. commercial carriers […]