Cuba tourism booming, set to explode after President’s announcement

Cuba tourism booming, set to explode after President’s announcement
Cuba tourism booming, set to explode after President’s announcement

Cuba tourism booming, set to explode after President’s announcement

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President Obama on Tuesday announced on a change in U.S. policy regarding Cuba. While only Congress has the power to roll back the embargo that’s been in place for more than half a century, the President intends to re-open diplomatic ties with Cuba, and make it easier for Americans to travel and do business in the island nation. Associated Press reporter Scott Mayerowitz talks about the cultural and economic revolution that’s about to hit everyone from vacationers to airlines. Photo: Flickr/peatc