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Caribbean leaders eye tourism at summit in Cuba

(Agencies)
Updated: 2008-12-08 10:32

SANTIAGO, Cuba -- Cuban President Raul Castro and leaders from 14 other Caribbean nations are gathering in the eastern city of Santiago to discuss ways to strengthen tourism to the region despite the global economic crisis.

Castro and Caribbean Community trade bloc officials will meet behind closed doors Monday. Climate change, health care and rising global food prices are also on the agenda.

Cuba's President Raul Castro waves while walking through the Santa Efigenia cemetery prior to a wreath-laying ceremony with Caribbean leaders in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba December 7, 2008. Cuba is hosting the third Cuba-Caricom meeting. [Agencies]

Raul Castro and the other leaders placed flowers at the tomb of 19th-century independence leader Jose Marti on Sunday.