Nov
18
2025
A very timely visit
From November 12 to 17, Cuba's Minister of Tourism, Juan Carlos García Granda, undertook a working visit that took him to the cities of Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal.
From November 12 to 17, Cuba's Minister of Tourism, Juan Carlos García Granda, undertook a working visit that took him to the cities of Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal.
The Consul General of Cuba in Toronto, Jorge Yanier Castellanos Orta, held meetings with Premier Doug Ford and the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Edith Dumont, marking the end of his mission in Canada and his return to Cuba.
By Marsha Mowers
Cuba’s Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Juan Carlos García Granda, arrived in Toronto Wednesday (November 12) with a clear message for Canadian travel partners: the island is open, ready, and deeply grateful for Canada’s unwavering support.
Speaking to the Canadian travel trade ahead of an industry event for 150 travel advisors and suppliers in Toronto, the Minister provided an update on the country’s swift recovery from Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest storms to impact Cuba in recent years.
Starting December 18th, the airline WestJet will inaugurate a new direct route between Canada and Cuba, thus strengthening air connectivity and creating new opportunities for the national tourism sector.
This air bridge will facilitate the flow of visitors from one of our main source markets, increasing flight capacity and access to emblematic destinations such as Varadero, Cayo Coco, and Havana. The connection will have two weekly flights every Thursday and Sunday.
By Isaac Saney*
"The Cuban people hold a special place in the hearts of the people of Africa.
The Cuban internationalists have made a contribution to African independence, freedom
and justice unparalleled for its principled and selfless character.”
Nelson Mandela, July 26, 1991.