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Cuba Among Cubans
Cuba Among Cubans
Cuba Among Cubans
Cuba Among Cubans
Cuba Among Cubans
Cuba Among Cubans
Cuba Among Cubans
Cuba Among Cubans
Cuba Among Cubans
Cuba Among Cubans
Cuba Among Cubans
Cuba Among Cubans
Cuba Among Cubans
Cuba Among Cubans
Cuba Among Cubans
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Tourism in Cuba is an industry that generates over 4.5 million arrivals in 2017, and is one of the main sources of revenue for the island. With its favorable climate, beaches, colonial architecture and distinct cultural history, Cuba has long been an attractive destination for tourists. Cuba treasures 253 protected areas, 257 national monuments, 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 7 Natural Biosphere Reserves and 13 Fauna Refuge among other non-tourist zones.Having been Spain's closest colony to the United States until 1898, in the first part of the 20th century Cuba continued to benefit from big investments, creation of industries, and travel. Its proximity and close relation to the United States also helped Cuba's market economy prosper fairly quickly. As relations between Cuba and the United States deteriorated rapidly after the Cuban Revolution and the resulting expropriation and nationalization of businesses, the island became cut off from its traditional market by an embargo and a travel ban was imposed on U.S. citizens visiting Cuba. The tourist industry declined to record low levels within two years of Castro's accession to power. Unlike the US, Canada normalized relations with Cuba in the 1910s and Canadians increasingly visited Cuba for vacations. Approximately one third of visitors to Cuba each year are Canadians. The Cuban government has moderated its nationalization policies and allowed for private business since 1980. It also pursues revitalization programs aimed at boosting tourism. United States reestablished diplomatic relations with Cuba in 2015 and the tourism industry is expected to greatly benefit from normalized relations with US in the near future.
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