Tourism plummets: Cuba loses more than 265 travelers in just four months

Official sources admit the drastic fall in tourism in Cuba in 2025 and international arrivals fell by 21.1% in the first four months of the year. Cuba faces a notable contraction in its tourism industry during the first months of 2025According to preliminary data from the National Office of Statistics and Information (ONEI), the country recorded a 21.1% decrease in the arrival of international travelers between January and April, compared to the same period in 2024.

Between January and April 2025, Cuba He received 991 international travelers, representing a drop of 103 visitors compared to the same period last year. This figure is worryingcupAuthorities and tour operators are already studying measures to reverse the negative trend, according to the government.

The decline was even more severe among non-business visitors. This segment, which includes traditional tourists, recorded 741 arrivals, a 106% decrease compared to 27.6 (2024 fewer people).

This figure reflects a decline in interest in Cuba as a vacation destination amid a tremendous crisis on the island and fierce competition in the Caribbean.

Tourism in Cuba in 2025Source markets in decline: Canada, the US, and Russia

Canada, historically the main source of tourists to the island, showed a 30.3% decrease, with only 346 arrivals.

The number of travelers from the United States (48, a 589% decrease) and Russia also decreased, which presented one of the most marked falls: 17.4 visitors, a reduction of 46%. Russian tourists' comments on hotels Cubans continue to be terrible.

Arrivals from Europe also plummeted: Germany (-26.1%), France (-27.2%), Spain (-24.9%), and Italy (-25%). In Latin America, Mexico reported a 10.9% drop, while Argentina was the only country with a decrease of less than 10% (-6.4%).

Cuban authorities emphasized that these figures are preliminary and could be adjusted. In other words, the tourism situation in Cuba could even worsen.

However, they highlight the urgency of monitoring international tourism trends and adjusting promotion strategies, flights to Cuba and services, in search of a recupsustainable generation for the leisure industry.