Cuba & Costa Rica Blog
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Written by Cuba and Costa Rica expert Christopher P. Baker, this blog will update readers on life in these two diverse and exciting countries.
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Travel industry leaders to discuss Cuba at the USA's largest travel trade convention
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Travel agents, tour operators, and other travel industry professionals can learn about opportunities for travel to Cuba during this year's The Trade Show, the premier annual event of the US travel and tourism industry.
Sure, it's currently illegal for most U.S. citizens to travel to Cuba... but certain categories of travelers are allowed, and travel agents and tour operators can make arrangements.
I'll be presenting during the second annual Cuba destination seminar, titled "Cuba Breakthrough:
Opportunities for the US Travel Industry," on Sunday, September 13 (noon-1:30 p.m.), at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
The other panelists/speakers reads are:
• Bob Whitley, President, US Tour Operators Association (moderator)
• Lisa Simon, President, National Tour Association
• Andrea Holbrook, President, Holbrook Travel, an OFAC registered Travel Service Provider (TSP) with several years experience in organizing educational and natural
• John McAuliff, Coordinator, Travel Industry Network on Cuba, will provide an update on action by the Obama Administration and pending legislation in Congress
“Last year we had to turn people away from this well-received session,” reports organizer John McAuliff, who will report on recent changes that eased travel restrictions, as well as current efforts in Washington to end the ban.
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