Cuba tourism has collapsed by 60.7% in six months as US sanctions tighten and blackouts worsen. Read the full impact on visitors and the economy.
Cuba · Economy
Key Facts
Visitor slump — Cuba received 387,591 international tourists in the first half of 2026, a 60.7% drop year on year.
New sanctions — On 6 August, the US Treasury targeted five Cuban entities and eight individuals tied to military procurement.
Grid collapse — A nationwide blackout began on 2 August at 10:43 pm, with a second collapse during restoration efforts.
Cadenas hoteleras extranjeras cierran sus establecimientos en la isla ante las sanciones estadounidenses
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