Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States charged with increasing international tourism into the United States, announced it will launch its culinary tourism strategy.
Building on the new-found diplomacy between the U.S. and the Caribbean island of Cuba, the Baltimore/Washington International Airport will offer flights to Havana starting September 30 this year.
The Baha Mar mega-resort pushed back its opening for at least another four months, indicating continuing challenges in building out what is said to be the most expensive development in Bahamas history.
Carnival Corp. and several of its cruise brands have pledged $200,000 to relief efforts in Nepal in the wake of April's devastating earthquake.
The eastern region of the island was the focus of the conquerors in the first years of the colonization process. As a capital city, Santiago de Cuba enjoyed a vertiginous growth, followed by a prolonged decadence. During the 17th century it was defined as an urban center, but the defensive aspect was one of the main problems.
In his new position, Mauricio Ventura will oversee the development and execution of the Costa Rica Tourism Board initiatives as well as promote the depth and diversity of the Central American country’s tourism product in the international marketplace.