International Seminar on Journalism and Tourism Starts in Havana

The 11th edition of the International Seminar on Journalism and Tourism began today in Havana, Cuba, with delegations from about ten countries, mostly Latin Americans.

Brought to the development of the travel industry in Cuba, the holding of a traditional international seminar on these specialties has gained strength this year and increased expectations.

Organized by the Association of Cuban Journalists (UPEC), this event will end on June 24. Latin American reporters and local journalists will let attendees take a closer look at the latest trends in the sector.

With venue at the "Jose Marti" International Institute of Journalism, the 11th Seminar is aimed to professionals and the number of participants increase each year, the president of the organizing committee, Hilda Prieto, Cuban television journalist, said.

The also responsible for the specialized tourist press section at UPEC, timely stated that the first three days of the meeting are devoted to lectures and then they will go on to specialized visits.

Among the scheduled talks are explanations by scholars and specialists from the Ministry of Tourism (MINTUR) of this country.

The current tourism trends, and its link with economy, culture, environment, information technology, food, tangible and intangible heritage, among other issues, are also on the list.

Participants will have access to presentations such as those of Spanish hotel chain Iberostar and its link with the island, strategies of interactivity, network management and visibility online.

Heritage, traditional products such as rum and community initiatives such as that of the Studio Kcho Romerillo Cultural Center, are the issues for this international seminar. Kcho is a renowned Cuban painter.

Tourism has gained strength in the island with attention to more than 3.5 million international visitors per year and a growing infrastructure currently comprised of more than 62,000 rooms in some 300 hotels, alongside the work of private accommodations.

Source: Prensa Latina