Cuba received 528,099 tourists until February, with Canadian travelers playing a strong role; they accounted for almost half, as reported this Friday by the National Office of Statistics and Information (ONEI).
The island also adds 637,957 “travelers” until the second month. Regarding the number of tourists, or “international visitors,” as the ONEI describes them, it represents 24% of the Cuban government’s objective of 3.2 million tourists by 2024, according to EFE.
Among the visitors in February, the 261,016 travelers from Canada, the main issuing country, stood out, followed by Russia (43,864) ― which doubles its contribution ―, the United States (28,288) and Germany (13,414).
For its part, Spain, traditionally among the top five issuing markets, falls to ninth position with 8,710 travelers, behind France, England, Mexico and Italy.
The Cuban community abroad continues to gain importance in this sector and with 46,080 people it becomes the second issuing…