Doing Business Overseas
Havana, Cuba
Attraction to Havana Havana, Cuba: a city that seems as though it is untouched by the modernities of the Western world. From the 1950s, Art Deco, Spanish colonial, Soviet-era architecture, to the musky smell of tobacco throughout the streets of Habana Vieja (Old Havana), the city has been attracting tourists since the dawn of time. The rich history of the island itself has been forever encapsulated within its walls. Visitors flock to the city to get a taste of the vibrant Cuban culture. One key reason travelers visit the city is the delightful cuisine that has been provided by generations and generations of Cuban families. The variety of Cuban cuisine never ends: from street vendors selling “cajitas” (food boxes) stuffed with mojo pork for $1.50, to a steak and tostones (fried plantains) meal fit for royals (most recently, Barack Obama) at Palador San Cristobal, an antique yet glitzy establishment. After an authentic Cuban meal, tourists enjoy smoking a notorious hand-rolled Cuban cigar or sipping sugar cane juice, two major crops of the island. Cuba is globally known for its music. Salsa, rumba, and mambo, can be heard from anywhere in Havana, whether it be from locals playing their instruments in the streets, or while passing by one of Havana’s many nightclubs such as Cabaret Tropicana. Another main attraction of Havana is the plethora of vintage American cars that flood the streets of the city. Due to the U.S. Embargo in 1960, the
Little Havana is one of Miami's most picturesque and beloved neighborhoods. It has some of the oldest and most historic buildings in Miami. Ever since the Cuban immigration started in the 60s the neighborhood became the home of many Cuban families, and later it was home as well for residents from Central y South America helping them to shape and reinforce the strong and proud Hispanic identity of the area. Walking by Calle 8 (8th street, the area's main drag) you always find either, around Domino Park or at El Exquisito or at El Pub restaurants or at any other business between SW 12th Ave and SW 17th Ave, people who by their charming personality or by their clothing or by their conversations always proudly display elements of their homeland,
The common cuban-american tradition of diners, lingering for hours followed by nostalgic storytelling of life back in cuba, have always intrigued me. Having never traveled to cuba,
The United States embargo of Cuba has its roots planted in 1960, 53 years ago, when “the United States Congress authorized President Eisenhower to cut off the yearly quota of sugar to be imported from Cuba under the Sugar act of 1948… by 95 percent” (Hass 1998, 37). This was done in response to a growing
In the early 1900’s, Cuba was a stomping ground for many of the rich and famous from the United States. Many famous movies stars and wealthy business entrepreneurs spend their vacations there along with a substantial amount of money. Trade and commerce between the United States and Cuba flowed freely and abundantly. Even with the Dictatorship-like regime of Batista, the countries benefited from the economic trade between them. This was all about to come crashing down as revolts against Batista occurred and Fidel Castro came to power within Cuba.
Cuban cuisine has been influenced by Spanish, French, African, Arabic, Chinese, and Portuguese cultures. Traditional Cuban cooking is primarily peasant cuisine that has little concern with measurements, order
Many Americans try to find reasons to why we may or may not have universal health care for all. Although the pro and cons list go on and on, it is understood that health care is and should be treated as a priority. It is a basic need of each person not only in the US but around the world. Despite gender, race, sexual orientation and most importantly age universal or single player health care is considered the best option for everyone. However, the debate amongst government officials is whether we employ a single player health care system or an overall universal health care system. Both systems would benefit Americans especially those who struggle to keep paying for a law that is required but maybe not so desired or financially beneficial for everyone. Being able to be realistic about this necessity becomes hazy even more so as the actual demand for professional medical associates and their services will surely increase, while the salary and compensation of those employed in this field will ultimately suffer.
Salsa has a fast tempo and a rich musical energy. Salsa is highly important in Cuba. Where the highly energetic music draws in many tourists. Tourists who pack up the night clubs to watch and try their hands at dancing salsa. There are many studios that help and teach you how to dance or even sing salsa. Yes, Cuba may have beautiful beaches and many touristic stops. But if you ask many of the tourists there they will say they are there for the music, salsa. Many Cubans have also said that they hope to use music like salsa to overcome political and social differences with the United States and other countries. There are many Cuban salsa musicians. But some are Arsenio Rodríguez, Benny Moré, Bamboleo, and one of the most important, Celia Cruz. Celia Cruz was also known as the Queen of salsa music. Her voice adding a unique flavor to salsa music. Celia Crus was widely known which helped gain recognition to salsa music as well as Cuba itself.
The Cuban Embargo, also known as “el bloqueo” to Cuban citizens, was declared by the United States in 1960 to eliminate imports of Cuban
The United States is known for being one of the greatest and strongest countries in the world looking at past events and in this day and age. What might strike some people as shocking is that the U.S. would not be as strong without close ties with other countries or allies. Examples would be France, England, and Canada, plus many more. What people don’t talk about is the U.S.’s rivals or countries that the U.S. has had trouble with in the past leading up to now. One of the most renowned countries is only ninety miles away from the southern tip of Florida and that is Cuba. Cuba is known for the fantastic beaches, some of the most well-known baseball players around, and, of course, Cuban cigars and rum. But, the past with Cuba is not as bright as the U.S. wants it to be because of historical events such as the embargo, the Bay of Pigs, and the Cuban missile crisis during World War II that caused the two countries to separate as allies and close tied nations. Over the past year the U.S. and Cuba have been trying to put the past behind them and have diplomatic and cultural relations once again.
Cuba and the Affects of the Embargo The island nation of Cuba, located just ninety miles off the coast of Florida, is home to 11 million people and has one of the few remaining communist regimes in the world. Cuba’s leader, Fidel Castro, came to power in 1959 and immediately instituted a communist program of sweeping economic and social changes. Castro allied his government with the Soviet Union and seized and nationalized billions of dollars of American property. U.S. relations with Cuba have been strained ever since. A trade embargo against Cuba that was imposed in 1960 is still in place today. Despite severe economic suffering and increasing isolation from the world community, Castro remains committed to communism. (Close Up
Edgar Allen Poe is very effective at spooking readers and making them feel a sense of mystery with very vague stories. “The Fall of the House of Usher’s” setting , characters, and theme all make the story what it is. The Fall of the House of Usher uses gothic elements to create an uncomfortable and spooky setting. The House of Usher’s appearance inside and outside uses gothic elements to attribute to the feel of the story.
In 1959, Cubareceived 74 percent of its imports from the US, and the US received 65 percentof Cuba’s exports. On February 3, 1962, the United States imposed a fulltrade embargo on Cuba, completely ending any type of trade between the twocountries. This embargo remains in effect today, more than four decades later,and has grown ! to be a huge center of debate and controversy (DeVarona 8).Opponents to the embargo argue that the embargo does nothing more than hurt theCuban people, while proponents argue that the embargo places pressure on Castroto repair Cuba’s mismanaged and corrupt government. Both the supportersand the opponents of this embargo have strong arguments and evidence to supportthese
As I stepped off the gargantuan, snow white cruise ship, I gazed at a colorful sea of retro-style cars zipping through the narrow streets littered with potholes. The day I had been anticipating and fearing was finally here. I was in Cuba. The customs office at the end of the ship terminal was institutional looking, with stark white walls and bright lighting. Eventually, my family left customs and officially entered Cuba. Before meeting our tour guide, we located a restroom. Outside, there was a rugged and dirty looking man selling toilet paper to American tourists, who forgot their own roll. However, the cruise line had forewarned us, so we bypassed him.
This paper explores a great number of academic research journals and databases on the impact that the tourism industry has on the countries in the Caribbean. Tourism impacts the Caribbean in three different sections. Tourism has a social impact that allows for increases in revenue, jobs, and service for the people living there. Tourism’s cultural impact allows the history and heritage of the Caribbean to be acknowledged and practiced not only here but around the world as tourists come and go. Tourism’s environmental impact effects the natural and geographical diversity that can only be found in these countries. Although tourism brings about many advantages in all three categories, there are still negatives attributes that appear from tourism that must be handled properly to maintain a successful industry. This paper examines 12 different research journals that suggest all of the positives and negatives of tourism in the Caribbean and how they can effect not only the tourism industry but the area in which they are practiced.
According to David Lassiter1 (2004), the morality and ethics of the modern workplace are a product of the (minds of the) leaders of the organization (, the policies they establish and the behavior they model). Leaders have a responsibility for creating trust and cultivating cultural values. But history bears testimony to the fact that time and again large-scale disasters happened due to the lack of ethical standards of some leaders or the other. We come to know from his research that there are two approaches to handle ‘ethical dilemma’: 1) before deciding on the course of action, assess the practical consequences likely to follow and 2) whatever be the likely consequences, do what you