Cuba To Promote Nature Tourism

Cuba To Promote Nature Tourism



HAVANA, Aug 16 (BERNAMA-NNN-Prensa Latina) -- With the increase

development of the local tourism industry, Cuba plans to develop nature

tourism.



The tourism industry has proposed a meeting in late September in the

eastern region to discuss development of the region known for its almost

"virgin vegetation and the development of related specialties".



The meeting is the Ninth International Meeting on Nature Tourism "Turnat

2013" from September 24 to 28 in the eastern Cuban province of Granma.



Raul Naranjo, general manager of Ecotur SA travel agency said that this

is a meeting of highly specialised people in the trade from Europe and

Latin America.



Naranjo confirmed the attendance of experts from Mexico, Canada, the

United Kingdom, and Italy and the country expects participating from

Argentina, Brazil, France and Germany.



The programme includes presentations, lectures on nature tourism,

cultural heritage and environment, as well as tours of scenarios of

interest. The event is also organised by the Ministry of Science,

Technology and Environment and the National Enterprise for the

Protection of Flora and Fauna.



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