The Decorative Arts Hall, an extension of this city’s centenarian Emilio Bacardi Museum, is going to be an excellent present for the 500th anniversary of the foundation of the village, to be celebrated in July.
The list of actions tl celebrate Santiago de Cuba's 500th anniversary includes the reconstruction of the once-famous Grand Hotel, nestled in the populous Enramada Street. Some time ago, this building housed the Hotel and Tourism School and it had been previously occupied by Bayamo Hotel.
The 150 events classified as ‘international’ that were held in Colombia last year enabled the country to improve its position in the world rankings as a destination for conferences and conventions.
Just three weeks after a major earthquake struck Nepal, killing over 8,000, another 7.3 tremor has struck and so far killed at least 42 and injured over 1,000.
The city of Santiago de Cuba will live unforgettable moments on July 9-11 as its dwellers will share moments of happiness and celebration on the eve of the burg’s 500th anniversary and next to Santiago’s Friend Cities.
Prevailing seasonal high winds continue to affect some LIAT flights, particularly in Dominica and St Vincent and the Grenadines. The current conditions are likely to continue through until mid-June. Customers traveling to/from both countries are advised of the possibility of cancelled flights and delayed baggage.