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HostelCuba 2025, taking place at the Pabexpo fairgrounds until Thursday, “is yet another sign of confidence in Cuban tourism, as we continue to remain attractive,” stated Juan Carlos García Granda, Minister of Tourism, exclusively to CubaPLUS Magazine.
“Our suppliers are here, with whom we maintain excellent relationships, from supply to payment, and their presence here with such a wide range of products clearly demonstrates that,” García Granda emphasized.
He highlighted that the presence of suppliers—including new companies providing goods to Cuba under various management models, many of which are 100% foreign-owned—is currently supplying the country’s facilities, reflecting the trust placed in our tourism sector.
Responding to a question about the prospects of the Canadian market, historically the largest source of tourists to Cuba, he described it as “having great potential for continued growth, especially since this past winter (2024/2025) has been of much higher quality.”
“The results of this will be seen in the summer itself, as there will be an increase in flights arriving to Cuba compared to what we had originally planned,” he concluded.
On Wednesday, García Granda visited numerous booths at HostelCuba, where he was able to verify the quality and variety of products presented by exhibitors. Many of these exhibitors already have established supply contracts with the hotel and non-hotel sectors in the country, while others are attending for the first time aiming to forge partnerships that will expand the gastronomic offerings of this destination’s facilities.
This 5th edition of the International Hospitality and Catering Fair (HostelCuba 2025), featuring representatives from 45 companies across 9 countries alongside national participants, is an event that will help strengthen the island’s position as a leading destination in the region and worldwide, according to Cuban authorities.
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