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controlled by the Cuban military or intelligence services . This may be confusing or concerning for travelers because the Cuban military owns many hotels , villas , tour companies , rental car agencies , gas stations , convenience stores , restaurants and other entities . While news outlets have reported that hotels will be affected by this prohibition , the administration has not confirmed this . President Trump ’ s Cuba memorandum charged the U . S . State Department with creating a list of prohibited entities .
On top of its impact on people-topeople travel to Cuba , the change might also heavily affect American companies that deal with businesses , shops or hotels owned by the Cuban military . Future business with Cuban militaryowned entities might be fully prohibited , but there currently is a lack of clarity about deals already struck between
American jobs , due to changes in groups and travel coalitions . And NTA how business with the island nation is communicating with Congressional must now be conducted . Following offices , relevant departments and agencies in the federal government , and the
Trump ’ s announcement , Sen . Jeff Flake , a Republican from Arizona , said , “ By public with this message : Open access denying Americans the freedom to between Cuba and the United States travel to Cuba , we will be denying them benefits each nation and its people . customers , and they will be worse off .” As the travel and tourism industry grapples with these changes , NTA lobbying firm retained by NTA to advise
Signal Group is a Washington , D . C .,
remains engaged with other travel and members about travel-related issues tourism associations , pro-Cuba trade and legislation .

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A major tenet of the Trump administration ’ s policy is the prohibition of any direct transactions with companies controlled by the Cuban military or intelligence services .
American and Cuban military-owned businesses prior to this memorandum .
President Trump ’ s announcement included rhetoric and justification focused on opposition to communism and oppression , and the history of the Castro regime . Despite this rationale , many pro-Cuba trade and travel groups , including Engage Cuba , state that an increase in tourists and trade from the United States has improved Cuban quality of life , creating a stronger Cuban private sector and increasing access to the internet . Engage Cuba is a coalition of private companies and organizations — including NTA — that is working to end the travel and trade embargo on Cuba .
Furthermore , this rollback of Cuban policy will cost the U . S . economy around $ 6 billion and affect over 12,000
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Gillette ’ s History is Well Worth a Stop
From the wild west days of the open range and railroad construction , to an influx of homesteaders settling the land , to the development of our vast coal , oil , gas , and uranium resources , Campbell County ’ s colorful history comes alive at the Campbell County Rockpile Museum .
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Contact the Campbell County CVB to help organize your tour stop-over in Gillette .
307-686-0040
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