Tourism in Cuba is Booming

Cuba continues to attract travelers from around the world. Tourism in Cuba has seen a remarkable surge in international visitors during the first four months of 2023. The country welcomed over 1.2 million visitors, marking a significant increase compared to the previous year.

Official Local sources said that approximately 495,000 of Cuba’s visitors have been from Canada.

The nation is leading the pack for Cuba’s thriving tourism industry. Following closely behind are visitors from the United States and Russia. The United States had 54,000 visitors, and Russia had 44,000 visitors. This further highlights the growing appeal of Cuba as a travel destination.

The Cuban government aspires to revitalize the country’s tourism industry to pre-pandemic levels. Prior to the pandemic, over 4 million annual visitors were recorded. They aim to welcome approximately 3.5 million foreign tourists this year. This signals a steady recovery and a positive outlook for Cuba’s economy.

In 2022, Cuba experienced a decline in visitor numbers with around 1.7 million foreign tourists visiting the island. This fell short of the government’s initial estimate of 2.5 million. Cuba’s Tourism Minister, Juan Carlos Garcia, highlighted a couple of challenges affecting the tourism flow. In an interview with EFE, he said that the rise in fuel prices has impacted transportation costs.

The government remains optimistic and committed to further boosting the tourism sector. The current upward trend suggests a rebound, providing renewed hope for the tourism-dependent sectors within the country.

Source: Cuban press