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 [...]

Join forces to promote the destination Cuba Enjoy Travel Group and Meliá Hotels International A new alliance between Enjoy Travel Group and Meliá Hotels International will be dedicated to bringing Cuba closer to all those visitors who want to experience the beauties and charms of the island. The specialized magazine Hosteltur stated that with this new alliance, as of June 29, those interested will be able to take a weekly flight organized by Enjoy Travel Group from Barcelona to Havana, and stay at any of the 30 Meliá hotels and tourist centers International Hotels in Cuba. To date, two famtrips have been organized, one with Teamgroup agents and the other with specialists in accessible tourism, who will have the opportunity to see first-hand the possibilities offered by this alliance and what they can find in Cuba. Enjoy Travel Group is a vertical and receptive wholesale operator that has made a strong [...]

Pullman Hotel in Cuba draws rave reviews According to local and international specialists, the Pullman hotel, on the paradisiacal island of Cayo Coco, is one of the best positioned in the Jardines del Rey tourist destination, off the coast of central Cuba. According to experts and admirers, the accommodation managed by the Gran Caribe hotel group is the only one from the French Accor chain that, with the All-Inclusive modality, operates in a sun and beach destination. Located in Playa Las Coloradas, in Cayo Coco, on the north coast of Ciego de Ávila, the Pullman has 566 Deluxe rooms and the exclusive section for adults The Collection with Junior suites, complete suites and Golden Villa bungalows. The hotel facility recently received the status of National Vanguard granted by the Central de Trabajadores de Cuba for its outstanding results and contribution to the Cuban national economy. The deputy general director of the [...]

Biodiversity and tourism appear among top plans for Cuba Authorities today pointed out the relevance of the link between biodiversity and tourism, as part of the programs both for the recovery of the travel industry in the nation and to protect the environment. A report by the island’s Ministry of Tourism (Mintur) said Wednesday that the integration of biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation in the development of sustainable island tourism is a significant motive for the immediate future. He added that Cuba is committed to a tourism that represents an important source of income for the country, but with care about its development and added that the excessive growth of this sector could cause a gradual impact on the environment, so sustainability is becoming increasingly important. In this context, the project Integration of biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation in the development of sustainable tourism in Cuba (as it is [...]

Cayo Largo, Cuba: Ultimate Traveler's Guide Known for its pristine beaches, the tiny white sand cay of Cayo Largo del Sur - or simply, Cayo Largo - is one of the most sought-after destinations in Cuba for travelers. Cayo Largo is located far off the coast of mainland Cuba - so is visiting Cayo Largo worth the trip? We certainly think so! In this ultimate guide to Cayo Largo del Sur, we share where to stay in Cayo Largo, the best things to do in Cayo Largo, and how exactly to make the most of your time in this Caribbean paradise. From enjoying long, lazy days along crystal clear waters to exploring the island's natural, remote beauty, you're sure to love your travel experience in Cayo Largo. One of Cuba's pristine cays, Cayo Largo del Sur is a gem too few travelers visit. Our ultimate (local!) guide to Cayo Largo del [...]

Tourism in Cuba is improving Foto: Cubadebate The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Alejandro Gil Fernández, has just announced before the Cuban Parliament that tourism continues to be the fundamental way to boost the recovery of the economy in Cuba. In a speech before a parliamentary session in the minister, he explained that the situation of the economy in the country, ratifying the general objectives of the economy plan approved in December for this 2023, decided to continue quickly recovering the tourism industry. He added that at the end of last April, 984,116 tourists had visited the country, which represents 28% compared to the year plan that proposes an arrival of 3.5 million visitors. With respect to the same period of the previous year, it represents 119% and compared to 2019, the pre-pandemic year, 51.1%. The economy minister indicated that on May 3, the first million visitors [...]