INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Once a Caribbean jewel, Cuba now struggles to attract visitors
visitors, less than half its pre-pandemic numbers
Power outages plague the country
Food, fuel, and labor shortages are common
Germany advises travelers to reconsider their trips
(Photo Internet reproduction)The private sector is also pulling back
Sunwing, a Canadian travel agency, has dropped 26 Cuban hotels
German airline Condor plans to stop Cuba flights from May.However, these moves reflect a loss of confidence in Cuba as a destination
To revive tourism, it must address its economic woes.This means rethinking policies that have long hindered growth
As Cuba grapples with these issues, the world watches to see if it can adapt and recover.
