Sol Melia and Havanatur are assisting with a People-to-People familiarization program in Cuba for U.S. travel professionals organized by the Fund for Reconciliation and Development, an OFAC licensed NGO long active with educational exchange with Cuba.  The schedule (September 20 – 29, 2013) will encompass Havana, Matanzas, Varadero, Santa Clara,Cayo Santa Maria,Trinidad and Cienfuegos. This is especially appropriate for university departments of tourism and hospitality, but general interest study abroad staff are also welcome.  Total cost for the trip: 9 nights $1,984 (including air). 

The itinerary is available here. For more information, contact John McAuliff at director@ffrd.org.