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Cuba eyes Russia not only for economic and diplomatic support, but also as a key player in reviving its tourism sector.
Nelson Acosta, Reuters | 3 months ago
Tourism officials in Cuba have to fight the perception that a visit isn't worth the hassle because of ongoing blackouts and shortages.
Dave Sherwood, Marc Frank and Nelson Acosta, Reuters | 1 year ago
Airlines
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Southwest's technical collapse, an outrageous fine for cruise companies in Cuba, and Dubai's alcohol tax update.
Tom Lowry | 1 year ago
Cruises
This lawsuit against major cruise lines, if upheld after inevitable appeals, could open up a floodgate of litigation against airlines and cruise lines that operated in Cuba after the Obama administration cleared the way.
Dennis Schaal | 1 year ago
The all-too-familiar problems of visa problems and logistical issues are forcing the airlines to delay their resumption of their Cuba services.
David Shepardson, Reuters | 2 years ago
“What Hurricane Ian was not able to wash away, though, is our resilience." Those are the words of hope from one tourism official in Lee County along Florida's Gulf Coast. It will take every bit of that resilience to restore the region's once-thriving tourism trade.
Dawit Habtemariam | 2 years ago
Hotels
Good morning from Skift. It's Tuesday, May 31, in New York City. Here's what you need to know about the business of travel today.
Rashaad Jorden | 2 years ago
Tour Operators
U.S. tour operators may not have long to take advantage of the eased travel restrictions to Cuba. So they're not wasting time during their preparations because legally taking travelers to the island is very complicated.
Life is being made a little easier for Cuba's citizens, with more flights allowed, but this is far from a carte blanche for the tourism industry.
Daphne Psaledakis, Matt Spetalnick and Humeyra Pamuk, Reuters | 2 years ago
Travel executives expect the hotels to help improve visibility for the LGBTQ+ community during a period when the government is considering a family code that, if approved, would legalize civil unions among same sex couples in Cuba.
Paula Krizanovic, Skift | 2 years ago