Travel and destinations

According to official ONEI figures, Cuba received only 1.8 million visitors in 2025, an 18% decrease from the previous year and the lowest level in 13 years (excluding the pandemic).

The Jet A1 fuel crisis has forced Canadian and Russian airlines to suspend routes following announcements of a lack of supply for refueling at Cuban airports.

Tourism is the country's primary source of foreign exchange. Its paralysis prevents the government from importing food, medicine, and supplies for the electrical system, worsening the crisis cycle.

Giants like NH have closed all operations on the island, while Meliá has begun 'compacting' services and temporarily closing facilities due to low occupancy, which is below 30%.

It is a promotional strategy aimed at diversifying Cuba's tourism offer beyond beaches, highlighting the green of nature, the blue of diving, and the color of its urban culture.