Tourists loved this island, but something has changed. The decrease in the reservation is worried
This beautiful island has been living mainly from tourism for years. Unfortunately, this year there are extremely few foreign guests.
The number of foreign tourists visiting Kuba is falling. According to data from the National Office, statistics and information of the Republic in the first half of this year appeared on the island by 25 percent of visitors less than in the same period in 2024. While the government plan for this year is 2.6 million guests, until now Kuba has been visited by only a million people. This is disturbing data, because tourism is the most important sector of the Caribbean island economy.
Tourists do not want to come here
Cubans are waiting for tourists, and there are fewer and fewer. Statistical data from this year, which show the true effects of the crisis prevailing on the island for years. The decreases in the number of guests can be seen among the nationality most often seen in Cuba – we are talking about Canadians, as well as Russians, of which there are up to half less. “Other countries from which tourists usually come, such as the United States, Germany, France, Mexico, Argentina, Spain and Italy, also recorded a two -digit decrease,” writes Travel and Tour World.
The crisis in tourism is reflected in the labor market
There may be several reasons why tourists no longer come to Cuba. First of all, there are limitations in the number of flights, especially those from the United States. “Travelers have a smaller choice, and traveling is more expensive, which means that fewer and fewer people decide to come,” we read.
Tourists who value the full all inclusive buffet from cultural experience may also be disappointed with Kuba struggling with the deficit. Last year, the island lacked electricity or basic food products for many weeks, and although tourists relaxing in the ministries affect the crisis to a lesser extent than residents, this is not a luxurious rest comparable to the dominated.
Less number of tourists pushes Cuba even more to the margins. People lost their jobs, and many centers and hotels were forced to limit their business.
