Cuba removes the mandatory quarantine of international travelers upon their arrival in the country from November 7 (+ Video)

According to the minister, Some 200,000 travelers have entered the country so far this year, with 100,000 more expected before the end of 2021. “It’s a challenge, because it depends on the reaction of the markets, but we are optimistic.”

“We don’t think the country will be full on November 15 (November), but we believe we can have an early winter,” he predicted.

The owner said that since the announcement of the opening of Cuban borders, a great expectation has been created among tour operators and airlines and thanked business partners for their confidence in the destination of Cuba.

“Our expectations were exceeded as tour operators to traditional destinations in Cuba requested more requests than expected.”

There are, he said, requests for flights from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and other European countries, as well as Mexico, Panama, the Dominican Republic, which are much needed. to connect the Southern Cone markets and certain European customers. that are in these destinations.

As for Russia, he clarified that it expects growth for the winter season and announced that it had already been authorized to fly from different cities in that country to Cuba.

Minister of Tourism @JuannCarlosGG | “Today, we have air connectivity thanks to the regular lines which have historically served #Cuba, such as Air France, Iberia, Air Europa, and charter flights with Evelop. WorldToFly recently joined “.#CubaAber pic.twitter.com/T9xvnlrDvw

– Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba (@CubaMINREX) October 19, 2021

García Granda pointed out that today there is air connectivity via the regular lines that historically serve the island, such as Air France, Iberia, Air Europa and charter flights with Evelop. Recently “WorldToFly has been incorporated, in which we have placed a lot of confidence”.

For its part, Cubana de Aviación will soon resume its traditional routes to the Argentinian and Spanish markets, said the minister and argued that for customers who wish to come from Asian countries and the Pacific region, they can do so through Turkish Airlines, which has restored frequencies to Havana.

Regarding flights from the United States, the minister stressed that Cuba is open to all countries, “no one is discriminated against”, and American airlines are even expected to be among those who will join. the reopening of borders. “There will be the option to travel to any of the 10 international airports, it will all depend on what they are allowed to do.”

Asked about losses suffered by the sector due to the pandemicGarcía Granda recalled the impact of tourism activity on the national economy and said that currently the focus is on turning the situation around as soon as possible. “More than looking back, looking forward; how much remains to be done to attract travelers; what should be planned for the level of satisfaction to be higher ”.