Trinidad is one of the main tourist destinations in Cuba. Author: Taken from the Escambray newspaper

Historical tourism contributes to the development of the local economy and, in particular, communities, emphasized Kenelma Carvajal Pérez, Deputy Minister of Culture of Cuba, during the event “Managing Cultural Heritage and Tourism: Identity and Commitment”, which took place in the context of the planned events. as part of the International Tourism Fair FITCuba 2023.

As published by the Cuban News Agency, in this exchange of views, which was attended by Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz, Carvajal Pérez explained that in our country, all actors are involved in the planning and management of sustainable heritage and cultural tourism. directions, with the aim of promoting the active participation of the community and the representation of cultural diversity in all its manifestations.

The event was also attended by Lazar Eloundu Assomo, Director of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre; and Juan Carlos García Granda and Alpidio Alonso Grau, Cuban ministers of tourism and culture, respectively.

This meeting served as a prelude to the 1st. The International Cultural Heritage Congress, which will be held in Havana from this Wednesday May 3rd to May 5th, will create a space for collective reflection on the issues related to the management of cultural heritage in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Source: Juventud Rebelde