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.
Many people have grown up in Santiago de Cuba, listening to their compatriots say that the bay was discovered by Christopher Columbus. The truth is that, according to notes on his Navigation Diary, he entered the bay on May 1, 1494, during his second trip to explore the south coast of Cuba.
Outstanding intellectual Ciro Bianchi Ross is going to be the first president of Cuba’s Gastronomy and Tourism Cathedra, which was officially established within the framework of Cuba’s International Travel Fair (FITCuba), taking place in Jardines del Rey.
Star Clippers has announced the appointment of Mirell Reyes to president of sales and marketing for North America, South America and Canada. In this new position, based out of Miami, Reyes will head all sales and marketing initiatives out of the Americas.