Gihana Galindo Named Director of the Cuba Tourist Board in Toronto

The Cuba Tourist Board has announced the appointment of Gihana Galindo as the new Director of the Cuba Tourist Board in Toronto, effective October 15, 2025.  She succeeds Lessner Gomez, a familiar face after six years leading the organization in Canada.

The Ministry of Tourism of Cuba and the Cuba Tourist Board extended their sincere gratitude to Gomez for his outstanding leadership and commitment to strengthening Cuba’s presence in the Canadian travel market. 

Reflecting on his time in Canada, Gomez shared:

“It has been an incredible honour to represent Cuba in Canada. I am grateful for the strong partnerships and friendships built over the years with our Canadian travel partners. I have every confidence that Ms. Galindo will continue to grow these relationships and bring fresh energy to our ongoing efforts.”

For the past three years, Galindo has served as Commercial Director at the Ministry of Tourism of Cuba, where she led several international initiatives to promote the island as a travel destination. Her work has included close collaboration with Canadian tour operators, giving her strong familiarity with the market and its key players.

“I’m excited to continue building strong partnerships with our valued travel industry colleagues in Canada,” said Galindo. “Together, we will tackle new challenges, seize exciting opportunities, and work to increase the number of Canadians choosing Cuba as their travel destination.”