Cuba Libre: while some in Congress push to open Cuba, a few institutions and tour operators aren't waiting. (Focus On: Group Travel).

Travel Agent, July, 2002 by Schiller, Kristan

Since former President Jimmy Carter's visit to Cuba in mid-May, there have been some indications that trade relations with this uniquely preserved Caribbean island might be normalized. While some congressmen have, with varying degrees of success, tried for years to curtail the 40-year embargo, the most recent news is that certain adamant supporters of free trade within the Bush administration--including businessmen, farmers and some travel industry officials--are lobbying for an end to the ban. However, President Bush has vowed to veto attempts to lift the ban unless Cuban leader Fidel Castro holds free elections next year. Just two weeks ago, House lawmakers introduced an amendment to the Treasury Department's annual spending bill that would cut funding used by the...