In Cuba, tourism professionals await the reopening of borders

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Many businesses in the Cuban private sector survive thanks to the diaspora, which also sends clothing bearing the image of the American flag to the island. RFI / Domitille Piron

By: Domitille Piron

The tourism sector is undergoing upheaval thanks to the coronavirus health crisis. In Havana, no more salsa and tight-knit mojitos. For tourists, Cuba is a sensual, festive, musical island but this summer social distancing obliges and for lack of tourists, the atmosphere is much calmer.

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However, the tourism sector in Cuba is the second engine of the economy. Borders remaining closed for the moment, the State as well as tourism professionals belonging to the private sector are growing impatient. New episode of our summer series on tourism and Covid-19.

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  • Cuba
  • Economy
  • Coronavirus
  • Tourism