The number of Spanish, Canadian, and Latin American companies that are traveling to Cuba today before the Americans lift the restrictions is incredible, says AS/COA’s Susan Segal.

“Todo lo ocurrido en Cuba en el sector privado hasta el momento es a nivel muy ‘micro”, comenta Susan Segal de AS/COA con motivo del restablecimiento de relaciones diplomáticas.

A lot of companies are taking trips to the island, trying to figure out where there might be a market opportunity, points out AS/COA’s Alana Tummino.

AS/COA's policy director talks to NPR about remaining U.S.-Cuba travel barriers despite the surge in tourism.

There is going to be more interaction with Cuba’s private sector, which was not allowed before. “But the proof will be in the pudding,” comments AS/COA’s Alana Tummino.

AS/COA’s Alana Tummino talks about tourism in Cuba and why many U.S. and European visitors are flocking to the island.

Having diplomatic relations will give the U.S. “a formal avenue” to engage with Cuba on many issues, highlights AS/COA’s Alana Tummino.