Resilient and ready: Cuba aims to attract 1 million Canadians in 2026
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.
New route between Canada and Cuba via WestJet airline
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.
Operación Carlota: 50 years of Cuba and African liberation
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.
Meeting between Cuban Ambassador and President of the Canadian Senate
Ottawa.- Rodrigo Malmierca Díaz, Cuba's Ambassador to Canada, held a meeting with Raymonde Gagné, President of the Senate of Canada.
Cuban ambassador holds meeting with Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs
Cuban Ambassador Rodrigo Malmierca Díaz held talks this Thursday with the Honorable Mona Fortier, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and a member of the Canadian Parliament. The meeting served to address the state of bilateral relations and provide an update on the actions taken during the year to commemorate the 80th anniversary of bilateral relations between our states.