- by foxnews
- 19 Mar 2025
Cuba̢۪s tourism sector continues to struggle in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the tightening of the U.S. sanctions, significantly affecting the island̢۪s economy.
Despite some signs of recovery in 2023, with increased visitors from countries like Canada and Russia, the overall numbers remain far below pre-pandemic levels.
The Cuban government has been heavily reliant on tourism as a vital source of foreign currency.
These sanctions continue to limit access to the U.S. market, one of the most significant potential sources of tourism revenue for the island.
A woman traveling overseas says she booked a hotel room through Expedia.com, only for the hotel to call and ask her to cancel due to the rate being too "low."
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