APG Opens Cuba Office

Global airline distribution network APG has opened an office in Cuba to represent airlines in anticipation of growing demand for air travel following the country’s launch of initiatives to develop international business, with tourism as one of the island’s top industries.

With a population of around 11 million, Cuba is the largest Caribbean island with 10 international airports served by Cubana as well as a growing number of international airlines.

Six US airlines have applied for traffic rights subject to the final relaxing of embargoes. According to APG, the top destinations sold in Cuba include Canada, Mexico, UK, Spain and Ecuador as well as several other European countries.

Situated in the Miramar district, APG Cuba is fully registered as a general sales agent (GSA) in Cuba and is able to provide airline representation services including reservations, ticketing and promotional activities with the country’s travel agents.

The office in Cuba follows the opening of an office in Tehran last year.