Cuba People-to-People Tours Are Nearing the End of Their Lifespan
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The opening of Cuba to Americans is still a work in progress. But the Obama administration is in good shape to ease travel restrictions despite the resistance from House Republicans.
The opening of Cuba to U.S. travelers has been a major focus of the Obama administration since the December 17, 2014, announcement that it would normalize relations with the island nation.
Embassies have now opened in both countries, while tour operators and cruise lines gear up to capitalize on the expected rush of American tourists. Pro-travel lobbyists have been working for years behind-the-scenes to encourage the Obama administration to take on the challenge of restoring relations with Cuba.
"The challenge has been that no one thought this issue was going anywhere for two decades," said James Williams, president of Engage Cuba. "By going so big, President Obama made it so every office in Congress had to start thinking about Cuba again."
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