Cuba’s boom in tourism is slowing. In 2018, the number of overnight guests decreased for the first time in a while. Yet the Caribbean’s largest island is expecting a good year in 2019, especially because last year’s autumn clearly pointed in a positive direction. According to assessments by exhibitors and trade visitors at the Cuba stand at ITB Berlin, additional price reductions, particularly in hotels, could bring in a significant increase this year.
Kuba eilt von Rekord zu Rekord. Die Geschäfte laufen auch 2016 prächtig. Das bestätigen Aussteller aus Havanna sowie Veranstalter aus Deutschland und anderen Ländern auf der ITB Berlin. Es gibt immer mehr positive Schlagzeilen: Auch US-Präsident Barack Obama mit Ehefrau Michelle sowie Frontmann Mick Jagger und die Rolling Stones mit einem Gratiskonzert haben sich für März 2016 in Havanna angesagt und werden neben ihren offiziellen Terminen zumindest auch ein kleines touristisches Programm absolvieren.
Cuba is breaking one record after another, with business for 2016 looking very good too. This has been confirmed at ITB Berlin by exhibitors from Havana and by tour operators in Gemany and in other countries. There are more and more positive headlines: US President Barack Obama together with his wife Michelle, and Mick Jagger with the Rolling Stones, who have announced a free concert, due to take place in Havana in March 2016, will be among the visitors. Apart from official dates they will also be enjoying at least a brief tourism programme.
