More than two million travelers arrived in Cuba up to October 

At the end of October, 2,490,770 travelers arrived in Cuba, of which 1,844,917 were international visitors, representing 96.1%.Compared to the same period of the previous year, this means a decrease of more than 100,000 travelers, and also a decrease in international visitors of more than 128,000.The information, published by the National Statistics and Information Office (ONEI), adds that Canada, the Cuban community abroad, Russia, the United States, Spain and Mexico continue to be the main issuing markets to Cuba.Previously, the Minister of Tourism, Juan Carlos García Granda, stressed to this media that the initial aspiration of the arrival of three million foreign visitors would not be met, even before the start of the 2024-2025 high season.DÍAZ-CANEL REGRETS THE DEATH OF MELIÁ HOTELS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDERThe First Secretary of the Party's Central Committee and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, lamented on Thursday, on his social network x, the death of Gabriel Escarrer, founder of Meliá Hotels International.He added that "Escarrer, a world leader in the tourism sector, bet on Cuba and leaves us very valuable lessons to follow."Similarly, the Mintur said in a statement that "under his leadership, Meliá Hotels International became a key player in the development of the Cuban tourism sector, contributing with significant investments and the creation of unforgettable experiences for our visitors."Meliá has been present on the island for more than 30 years, and according to Maite Artieda Barroso, marketing director of Meliá Hotels in Cuba, the bet continues based on sustainable growth with the different openings of hotels and brands such as Paradisus, Sol and Inside.She added that they have more than 14,900 rooms spread over 34 facilities, Canada remains the main market by volume of customers, and the concept they work for the promotion of the destination is that with Meliá, visitors can discover the soul of Cuba.At the end of October, 2,490,770 travelers arrived in Cuba, of which 1,844,917 were international visitors, representing 96.1%.Compared to the same period of the previous year, this means a decrease of more than 100,000 travelers, and also a decrease in international visitors of more than 128,000.The information, published by the National Statistics and Information Office (ONEI), adds that Canada, the Cuban community abroad, Russia, the United States, Spain and Mexico continue to be the main issuing markets to Cuba.Previously, the Minister of Tourism, Juan Carlos García Granda, stressed to this media that the initial aspiration of the arrival of three million foreign visitors would not be met, even before the start of the 2024-2025 high season.DÍAZ-CANEL REGRETS THE DEATH OF MELIÁ HOTELS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDERThe First Secretary of the Party's Central Committee and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, lamented on Thursday, on his social network x, the death of Gabriel Escarrer, founder of Meliá Hotels International.He added that "Escarrer, a world leader in the tourism sector, bet on Cuba and leaves us very valuable lessons to follow."Similarly, the Mintur said in a statement that "under his leadership, Meliá Hotels International became a key player in the development of the Cuban tourism sector, contributing with significant investments and the creation of unforgettable experiences for our visitors."Meliá has been present on the island for more than 30 years, and according to Maite Artieda Barroso, marketing director of Meliá Hotels in Cuba, the bet continues based on sustainable growth with the different openings of hotels and brands such as Paradisus, Sol and Inside.She added that they have more than 14,900 rooms spread over 34 facilities, Canada remains the main market by volume of customers, and the concept they work for the promotion of the destination is that with Meliá, visitors can discover the soul of Cuba.