02/07/2026
Update on Cuba Day 3: As a Travel Agent currently in Cuba. Yes, some flights were canceled, and hotels are closing. But why?
Its simple, Tourism is at its lowest, with hotels experiencing very low occupancy. I’ve visited Cuba many times, and I’ve never seen such low occupancy at resorts. I understand people are apprehensive about travelling to Cuba due to recent media coverage. I was also apprehensive, but countries like Cuba that rely heavily on tourism won’t benefit if tourists keep canceling their trips. Locals are suffering because resorts are closing, not due to shortages, but because of low occupancy. These resorts can’t sustain themselves without tourists. We have plenty of food drinks and have lots of hot water and have not experienced outages.
There’s gas, fuel for flights, buses will be at the airport to pick you up, and there’s food.
Following a press release yesterday, Cuba guarantees the safety and well-being of its visitors. Tourist operations are running normally.
The hotel infrastructure is energy self-sufficient, thanks to independent power systems and backup generators, which reduce the risk of disruptions. The fuels needed for their operation have been secured. Similarly, private businesses like rental homes and others have taken measures to minimize the impact of power outages.
In addition, about 55% of the electricity is generated from oil and gas produced in Cuba.
There’s approximately 1,039 MW of installed photovoltaic capacity connected to the national electricity grid, and the first battery backup projects are already being installed to store part of the energy produced during the day for use at night. This infrastructure continues to expand rapidly with the support of important strategic partners.
The health situation is under control, thanks to the reinforcement of vector control measures. Cuba has once again demonstrated its renowned expertise in managing epidemics and pandemics. Fumigation efforts remain active in tourist destinations.
Furthermore, the supply of food and supplies for the season is assured, thanks to the approval of new import companies and innovative marketing strategies with wholesalers and small and medium-sized private sector companies. Surveys conducted by Cuba’s Ministry of Tourism and various tour operators reveal a significantly more positive overall perception of the destination among visitors this year compared to last year.
Cuba continues to welcome visitors, offering its stunning beaches, captivating landscapes, rich culture, history, warm climate, and the hospitality of its people. It also boasts one of the highest safety ratings in Latin America.
When researching Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Mexico, you’ll notice that all three countries have yellow travel advisories for different reasons, yet they all share the same level of advisory. This begs the question: why aren’t hotels shutting down in those countries, and why don’t locals suffer as much as in Cuba? We all know the answer to that Question!!!
