By establishing weekly charter flights from Havana to Barquisimeto, a Venezuelan tour operator hopes to tap into Cuba’s stream of foreign visitors.

Grupo Pegazul C.A., which is offering the Friday flights beginning Sept. 3, is a 15-year old Caracas-based Cuba specialist with offices in Havana. 

Company President Gerardo Prendes explained that he hopes to establish multi-destination tourism for foreigners visiting Cuba, according to Venezuelan newswire AVN. Foreigners coming from Cuba may want to visit Isla Margarita, Mérida, Bolívar, Caracas, Valencia and Barquisimeto, he said.

He also hopes to fill the planes with up to 5,000 Venezuelans per year visiting Cuba, by offering a low-cost package payable in Venezuela’s local currency.

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