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Havana.- Cuban genuine values were successfully presented at the 31st edition of the International Tourism Stock Market (BIT 2011) which took place recently at the Italian city of Milan.
The Cuban Tourism Ministry said in a report that culture and traditions characterized the Cuban stand, of some 150 square meters with colonial atmosphere, which included the presence of a cigar roller and the music of the group Los Trinitarios. Also represented was the famous Bodeguita del Medio, where the cocktails offered during the event were prepared and where many could taste the internationally known Cuban Havana Club Rum.
Milan also enjoyed attractions of the Caribbean destination, by a bus decorated with images of the island’s nature, heritage, history and idiosyncrasy.
The Cuban delegation, headed by Deputy Tourism Minister Maria Elena Lopez, established contacts with entities in this sector, like Eden Viaggi, Presstours, Igiese, Neos, Veratour, Travel Plan, Air Force, Blue Panorama, Un Altro Sole, Alpitour, Brixia Viagi and Marevero.
BIT 2011, considered the largest Italian tourism fair and one of the most important internationally, included over 5,000 exhibitors from 130 countries and the participation of 150,000 people, 107,000 of them professional tour operators. (Source: ACN Cuban Agency)