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Cuba tourism crisis: An industry brought to ‘almost total paralysis’

By&nbspMike Starling&nbsp&&nbspAFP Published on 30/07/2026 – 11:46 GMT+2 Cuba’s tourism sector has been brought to “almost total paralysis” by US sanctions and fuel shortages, Prime Minister Manuel Marrero said, with nearly three-quarters of hotels now closed. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Detailing the scale of the tourism crisis for the first time, Marrero…

Revealed: The world’s top 10 cities for street food

When you think about street food, you probably picture bánh mì in Vietnam, tacos in Mexico, or even pizza al taglio in Italy. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Certain countries and cities are well known for their offerings, with foodies heading specifically to a destination to grab miscellaneous meat on sticks on-the-go and…

Will ‘coolcations’ change the geography of international tourism?

This summer, amid scorching heatwaves, travellers are looking beyond the usual Mediterranean destinations in hopes of cooler escapes. But will this only be a one-off summer, or mark a durable shift in the tourism market? ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT With temperatures in the European summer now climbing up towards 40C, the trend…