Arrivals up 62%?
Dec 14, 2015 | 8:09 am
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Arrivals up 62%?
According to this. Havana maybe, but not the whole of Cuba surely?
I can believe that the tourism infrastructure is stretched to the limits so the CP owner/operators must be happy.
I can believe that the tourism infrastructure is stretched to the limits so the CP owner/operators must be happy.
Dec 20, 2015 | 4:12 pm
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Dec 22, 2015 | 10:12 am
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The flood gates have opened - having just returned from my 3rd trip this year, I can say that things have changed drastically - in terms of room rates and tourist costs... This is in anticipation of the Americans being allowed unfettered access to Cuba - however just last week, it seemed that Havana (at least the touristy Old Town and Vedado) was overrun by Americans... Air Bnb seems to be the best bet for lodging but their charges have increased almost 100% in the last few months....
Dec 23, 2015 | 9:36 am
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The flood gates have opened - having just returned from my 3rd trip this year, I can say that things have changed drastically - in terms of room rates and tourist costs... This is in anticipation of the Americans being allowed unfettered access to Cuba - however just last week, it seemed that Havana (at least the touristy Old Town and Vedado) was overrun by Americans... Air Bnb seems to be the best bet for lodging but their charges have increased almost 100% in the last few months....
Feb 19, 2016 | 8:46 am
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Just in time before there's a Starbucks on every corner.
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Feb 20, 2016 | 3:11 am
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I've never understand this lament. When the time comes that Starbucks and McDonald's come to Havana, dont go inside if you disapprove. It's that simple. Most Cubans are not going to be able to afford to go to those places. Their presence is not going to change the daily routines of most people there, nor will their presence change your experience in Cuba.
