April 1, 2010
By Circles Robinson
HAVANA TIMES, April 1 — Cuban tourism and health authorities continue to
keep potential visitors to the island in the dark about a new travel
insurance requirement that takes effect on May 1.
It was announced several weeks ago that visitors, including Cubans
living abroad, must either possess a travel health insurance policy with
a foreign company approved by Cuba or purchase coverage from a Cuban firm.
Most Havana Times readers agree that a tourist should have health
insurance for any treatment needed as a visitor to Cuba, that's not the
issue. However, a lack of information has some people reconsidering
their vacations to the island.
The concern is over the lack of information about what foreign companies
will be approved and/or the logistics and expense of buying a Cuban
travel policy upon arrival. These details have not been forthcoming,
creating uncertainty in a competitive tourism industry market.
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