CubaPLUS Magazine

Cuba, with its leisure industry destinations, has been present since Tuesday and will remain until June 15 at the 5th International Tourism Forum “Travel,” held in the Russian capital. This event, where the Caribbean nation showcases its tourism offerings for the summer season as well as the upcoming winter, combines forum sessions designed as a business communication platform between the Slavic state and companies from various sectors, with the inaugural Russian Tourism Festival aimed at a domestic traveler audience.

An unprecedented increase in sargassum is currently affecting much of the Caribbean, from Puerto Rico to Guyana, including the Mexican coasts—a phenomenon that is causing concern among the region’s scientific community.

Cuba’s First Vice Premier, Inés María Chapman, called on Monday at the Third United Nations Conference on the Oceans for scientific cooperation and public commitment to the protection of marine ecosystems.

Under the name La Redonda, Cuba boasts a lagoon spanning 5 square kilometers, located north of the city of Morón in the central province of Ciego de Ávila. This lagoon is renowned for its unique scenic beauty, owing to its distinctive geographical shape—hence its name—and is surrounded by lush vegetation, including mangroves, oaks, coconut trees, guano palms, guácimas, and yanas, an endemic tree species of the island.

There is a saying that goes, “small town, big hell,” but on this occasion, I prefer to say, “small town, great artists,” which perfectly describes Florida, in the province of Camagüey, home to the Carbonell family—four generations of whom have dedicated themselves to the visual arts.

Carlos Acosta, Director of the Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB) and Cuban-born dancer, was honored with a Lord Mayor’s Award, a distinction that celebrates outstanding contributions to the city, the dancer announced on his Facebook profile.

As usual, ExpoCuba will host the Havana International Fair from November 24 to 29, reaffirming its importance for the island’s trade exchange as well as for other countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. The announcement was made on Wednesday during a press conference by Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga, Cuba’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment, who explained that the rescheduling to late November is due to the expected reduction in cyclone season risks during that period.

Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, inaugurated the 2025 edition of Latin America and Caribbean Week this Tuesday in Paris, an event dedicated to celebrating the biocultural diversity of the region.

Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba (LADC) has announced its 31st Summer Course for 2025, inviting enthusiasts, students, and dancers to broaden their professional horizons and enhance both their artistic and technical skills. Subjects such as Fusion Dance, Ballet, Flamenco, Folklore, Choreography Staging, screenings of dance-related videos, lectures, and more are part of this initiative, which for over three decades has contributed to the education of hundreds of artists and dance lovers from various parts of the world.

The virtuoso Cuban dancer Carlos Acosta celebrates his 52nd birthday this Monday, confident in his status as an icon of ballet, a national pride, and a global reference in the art form.

It is impossible to overlook International Children’s Day, a celebration dedicated to a vital segment of the population—children—who will one day hold the future of their families and their country in their hands as they reach adulthood.

“We are going to learn to master artificial intelligence (AI) to take full advantage of what it offers and complement it with our own intelligences,” urged Cuban academic and designer Eviel Ramos. He directed this thoughtful message to design students and professionals during the XII International Congress FORMA_25, which concludes this Friday and focuses on the challenges and prospects of using AI in the field. Ramos emphasized that all types of intelligence are necessary in design.

Founded four years ago, Deshidratados Habana is a micro, small, and medium enterprise (Mipyme) dedicated to producing 100% natural foods that promote human health. In light of their participation in the fifth edition of the International Hospitality and Catering Fair (HostelCuba 2025), which concludes this Thursday, we interviewed Sandra Llanes Reynosa, the company's commercial specialist, who shared valuable insights about Deshidratados Habana's work.

HostelCuba 2025 is an excellent platform to present ourselves as the authentic Ron de Cuba and to strengthen alliances in such an important sector for Havana Club — hospitality and catering — but also for Cuba as a whole,” said Biana Leyva, Communication & Public Relations Specialist for the joint venture, in an exclusive interview with CubaPLUS Magazine. During the second day of the 5th edition of the International Hospitality and Catering Fair (HostelCuba 2025), which concludes this Thursday, Leyva spoke extensively about Havana Club’s presence at the event, highlighting that the brand is once again showcasing its innovations.

HostelCuba 2025, taking place at the Pabexpo fairgrounds until Thursday, “is yet another sign of confidence in Cuban tourism, as we continue to remain attractive,” stated Juan Carlos García Granda, Minister of Tourism, exclusively to CubaPLUS Magazine.

With representatives from 45 companies across 9 countries, including national non-state enterprises, the 5th edition of the International Hospitality and Catering Fair (HostelCuba 2025) was inaugurated this Tuesday. The event is expected to strengthen Cuba’s position as a leading destination in the region and globally, according to Yamily Aldama, Deputy Minister of Tourism.

Cuba possesses the potential to become an international logistics hub between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Latin America, stated Antonio Carricarte, President of the Cuban Chamber of Commerce. During a meeting intended to highlight Cuba's potential to serve as a strategic logistics center between Latin America, Europe, and Asia, Carricarte explained to Prensa Latina that the country's geographic location is a significant contributing factor.

The Cuban Boxing Federation today made official its affiliation to World Boxing, an organization provisionally recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the governing body of Olympic boxing.

The Cuban Minister of Public Health, José Ángel Portal, undertook a comprehensive schedule during his stay in Geneva, where he participated in the high-level segment of the 78th World Health Assembly.

The arrival of sugarcane in Cuba some 500 years ago was arguably one of the most significant contributions of the Spanish colonial era, as it laid the foundation for the island nation to become a major producer of this coveted commodity.