By Brian Kesten

Starwood Hotels & Resorts, an American company, has agreed to buy and renovate three historic resorts in Cuba. The purchase, approved by the Treasury Department in the U.S., marks the first major foray of an American company into Cuba in decades. Although Congress has not acted to end the embargo on Cuba, President Obama continues to lift restrictions on travel, financial transactions, and trade with Cuba.

The major Caribbean island observed a 25 percent increase in visitors in 2015. However, Cuba may not have the capacity to welcome additional visitors: Cuba’s resort industry has been oversaturated, causing shortages and overbookings.

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April 06, 2016

By Jieying Ding

The U.S. government agreed to extend short-term business and tourist visas from one year to ten years to Chinese citizens, announced by Obama at the APEC Summit in Beijing last month. The underlying motivation is economic, according to the U.S. News. Statistics have shown that 1.8 million Chinese tourists visited the U.S. in 2013, generating $21.1 billion for the U.S. economy. The White House believes that the new rules will improve trade, investment and business ties by facilitating travel and offering easier access to both economies.

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January 29, 2015

By Matt Klinger

Planning an adventurous bar trip abroad?  Or an overseas adventure trip with the family? Before you book anything you may want to attend the British Standard Institute's (BSI) half-day event on managing risk in overseas adventurous activities.   

The BSI is issuing a revised standard on the topic this spring that, among other things, provides new guidance on how to recognize a well-organized overseas venture.  The event takes place April 15th in London and is free to the public.

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April 13, 2014