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Judi Lynn

(160,527 posts) Sun Dec 18, 2016, 10:49 PM Dec 2016

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In Cuba, American tourists increase demand for hotels [View all]

In Cuba, American tourists increase demand for hotels

December 17, 2016 at 3:51 PM EST

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Two years ago, President Barack Obama restored diplomatic relations with Cuba. Since then, Cold War-era travel restrictions that prohibited most Americans from visiting were lifted, leading to a surge of U.S. tourists and a scramble to accommodate them. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Amy Guttman looks at the growing hospitality industry in Cuba.

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/cuba-american-tourists-increase-demand-hotels/

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In Cuba, American tourists increase demand for hotels [View all] Judi Lynn Dec 2016 OP

thank you for posting this bdamomma Dec 2016 #1

I'm going Wednesday morning! So excited! bettyellen Dec 2016 #2

oh neat bdamomma Dec 2016 #3

Yes and yes, am staying at B&Bs or casitas as they're called. bettyellen Dec 2016 #4

Hope you enjoy the heck out of it. You've picked a terrific time: before the stampede arrives! Judi Lynn Dec 2016 #5

Lots of people I know who've visited Cuba say they hope the American tourism doesn't ruin it Marksman_91 Dec 2016 #6

If people like John Bolton take charge of the State Department Vogon_Glory Dec 2016 #7

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