AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCanadian Airlines Pause Cuba Travel: Air Canada says it’s suspending flights to Cuba indefinitely, joining Air Transat and Sunwing/WestJet in halting service as “political and economic uncertainty” worsens for travelers and families. Tourism Shock in Varadero: Varadero and Cárdenas are being described as a “ghost town” as hotel-linked jobs dry up and occupancy falls. Hotel Chains Exit Under US Pressure: Archipelago International confirms it’s ending management of six Aston hotels in Cuba; more exits follow Blue Diamond, Meliá, Iberostar, and ATG/Selectum—another blow to an already battered tourism sector. Payments and Prices Bite: Cuba’s informal currency market hits fresh highs for the dollar, euro, and MLC, while a Havana-area shopper reports private stores won’t accept transfers—leaving people with cashless “empty bags.” Security Warnings: Havana residents share a new door-breaking technique involving drilling and latch manipulation. Humanitarian Spotlight: Archbishop Dionisio Garcia of Santiago de Cuba visits West Palm Beach to collect aid for families facing severe shortages. Travel Advisory: Germany issues a strongly discouraging travel advisory for Cuba, citing energy, healthcare, infrastructure, finance access, and crime concerns.
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