[NYTr] Cuba a Major Conference Destination in Latin America

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Cuba a Major Conference Destination in Latin America

Havana, Aug 2 (acn) Cuba is recognized as one of the most appealing 
venues in Latin America for the holding of conferences, congresses, 
conventions and similar types of gatherings, according to a report 
issued by Cuba's Ministry of Tourism.

The report posted Thursday on the ministry's website says Cuba has 
gained worldwide recognition as a major meeting destination in the 
region over the latest few years.

This form of tourism has been promoted in Cuba due to the large number 
of convention centers on the island, each equipped with 
state-of-the-art technology - ranging from advanced computer and 
communications technology to transportation, the text explained.

The centers, which usually include sports facilities and exhibition 
areas, also boast of a network of hotels with highly qualified staff, 
which have made it possible for the country to develop the industry, 
the report adds.

Every year, Cuba hosts around 300 events with the participation of 
thousands of people coming from all over the world.

According to statistics gathered last year by the International 
Congress and Conventions Association (ICCA), Cuba climbed to the sixth 
place in Latin America and to eight on the continent in the holding of 
events.

Meanwhile, Havana ended up in the fourth place in Latin America and 
fifth on the continent, with the Cuban capital having been chosen as 
the site for 27 major events, noted in the ICCA report.