Unlike Beyonce and Jay-Z's 2013 trip to Cuba that attracted massive crowds everywhere they went, comedian Conan O'Brien just spent several days shooting an episode of his late-night TBS show in the Cuban capital without causing a ripple.
A folkloric chant school and the network of Caribbean carnivals are going to be managed from this city, starting with the upcoming Fiesta del Fuego, Orlando Verges, director of Casa del Caribe, said.
Elito Revé y su Charangón, a popular Cuban band that belongs to Artex’s Musicalia agency, will soon unveil its latest album entitled “La salsa tiene mi son”, a tribute to Elito’s father, celebrated Cuban musician Elio Revé Matos who was the leader of the band till his passing and is known as the Father of Changüí for the many contributions he made to that particular rhythm.
The financially strapped regional airline, LIAT, has announced plans for a voluntary separation package (VSEP) that could result in more than 150 employees being removed from the company’s payroll. CDB is already providing US$65 million to finance the re-fleeting exercise of the airline.
PortMiami will be the year-round homeport for Carnival Cruise Line’s largest ship to date, the 133,500-ton Carnival Vista, when it launches six- to eight-day Caribbean cruises beginning in December 2016.
Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya and Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun have been recognized by AAA with the coveted Five Diamond Award.