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Increase in visitors to Cuba
During the first four months of 2014, Cuba received
1,282,734 international tourists, a 5% increase over
the same period last year, according to a report by
the National Office of Statistics and Information (ONEI).
Havana’s historic centre is one of
the most visited places
by international tourists.
This continues the upward trend so far this year.
According to ONEI statistics, Cuba ended January
with 320,062 international tourists (+9.3%),
February with 316,124 (+5.2%), March with 359,445
(+1.4%) and April with 287,103 (+4.8%). Canada
remains the island’s principal tourist market,
followed by Germany, the UK, France and Italy.
Figures published by the Ministry of Tourism show
that 2,852,572 visitors arrived in Cuba in 2013, the
majority from Canada (more than 1 million
travelers), with many from the UK, Germany and
France. An increase in revenue of approximately 100
dollars, per client, per day was also noted. (Granma
International news staff)
The city of Trinidad is one of the
most visited places in Cuba.
Cuba is one of the world’s most
popular beach holiday destinations,
and has expanded its tourist offers, providing tours
to places of natural
splendor and historic interest.
Canadian tourists arrive at Jardines
del Rey.
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