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CUBA IN THE WORLD
Cuba,

30 Years of Light! Best Cultural Destination

in Caribbean

WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS

C uba was crowned as the winner of the

famous World Travel Awards 2021, in the
category “Best Cultural Destination” in the
Caribbean region. The information released on the
official WTA website refers to Barbados, Bermuda,
Jamaica, Martinique and Puerto Rico among the
other nominated countries.

As a cultural destination, Cuba offers travelers
countless attractions, among which are World
Heritage cities such as Havana, Santiago and
Trinidad; musical and dance expressions of great
value such as the son, the rumba and the Tumba
Francesa; monumental architectural samples in
various cities and a vibrant life in squares and
streets, momentarily halted due to the COVID-19
pandemic but already showing encouraging For their part, the Inbound Cuba agencies were
signs of revival. awarded as Leader Tour Operator; Cuba Direct
as a Leading Travel Agency and CubaForTravel as
Cuba received other great joys from these a leader in comprehensive travel management
awards, considered the “Oscars of tourism.” to Cuba.
The Hotel Nacional received the award in the Best
Hotel in Cuba category, a distinction it receives The World Travel Awards are awarded according
in the year in which it is celebrating its 91st to the criteria of travelers and professionals in the
anniversary. As Best Suite, the Lorca Presidential sector, who leave their online vote on establishments
Suite of the Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La and attractions. These awards have reached their
Habana was awarded, and in the Best Vacation 28th edition and recognize, reward and celebrate
Resort section, the award went to Meliá Las excellence in all key sectors of the travel, tourism
Dunas, in Cayo Santa María. and hospitality industries around the world.

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