Cuba’s Tourism Industry Faces Setbacks Following Power Blackouts and US Policy Concerns
As Canadian tourists, a vital source of income for Cuba’s tourism sector, face uncertainties following major blackouts on the island, the situation is further complicated by potential changes in US policy under Donald Trump and Marco Rubio. The removal of 26 hotels by Sunwings Vacations Group highlights the impact of Cuba’s ongoing energy crisis. Former diplomats and commentators express deep concerns over tightening sanctions that may further jeopardize the tourism industry, which has already seen a significant decline since the previous US administration.