Santiago de Cuba to Be Fostered as Travel Destination in FitCuba 2015

The 500 of Santiago de Cuba City, along with its natural, heritage and traditional values make up the provincial strategy to boost this city as a tourism destination within the framework of the upcoming International Tourism Fair, to take place in Havana on May 5-7.

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With the ancient locations that give it the charm of old cities, natural landscapes and a portfolio of services that has been redesigned to meet high standards, Santiago de Cuba has a lot to offer during the 35th edition of FIT CUBA.

Over the past years the city has witnessed how visitors from around the world get mixed with the people of Santiago in public spaces.

Vacationers arrive in the city and look for history and traditions within the village, but the need to shed light on interesting places around Santiago de Cuba has led local tourism authorities to redesign their offer in an effort to achieve the integrity of what could become one of the tourism circuits of Cuba.

"We have a privileged city in terms of its culture, geography and history. We are to make the most of it. We’re looking forward to having visitors enjoy not only one option, but everything entailed by a beach, mountain or city destination", Carlos Negret, marketing specialist with the Tourism Delegation of Santiago de Cuba, explains.

Therefore, the authorities are planning an enhanced marketing of such mountain destinations as Gran Piedra or Sierra Maestra Hill, and beach hotels Sierra Mar Los Galeones, one of the most complete facilities in terms of the services provided, ranging from a diving preserve to high locations to rest and enjoy unrivalled views.

Likewise, emblematic hotels like REX, nestled in the heart of the city, have been refurbished and there are ongoing works to rescue a gem of Santiago de Cuba’s hotel heritage: the Imperial Hotel.

Santiago de Cuba is a city that could get repeating levels increased as a result of pleasant stays. FitCuba 2015 will be the suitable opportunity.