Orbitz launches petition drive to end Cuba travel ban

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A new website enables people to petition the U.S. government to end restrictions on travel to Cuba, a prized, but off-limits, destination for the travel industry.
By Julie Johnsson

May 16, 2009

Blending commerce with politics, Orbitz Worldwide has launched a campaign to reverse a law that prohibits travel to Cuba for most U.S. citizens and green-card holders.

Through the Open Cuba website, visitors can petition the White House, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and members of Congress to eliminate the Kennedy-era trade and travel restrictions.

U.S. airlines and cruise and tour operators are eager to launch travel to the Caribbean's largest island.



http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-cuba-travel16-2009may16,0,7613706.story