AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAirline Shock for Cuba Travel: WestJet and Sunwing Vacations have suspended all flights and vacation operations to Cuba indefinitely, with Air Canada and Air Transat also halting service “indefinitely,” leaving Canadian travelers scrambling as the island’s fuel and power crisis worsens. Tourism Jobs Hit Hard: Varadero and Cárdenas are being described as a “ghost town,” with hotels running low occupancy and workers reportedly unpaid as visitor numbers collapse. Hotel Chains Keep Exiting: Indonesia’s Archipelago International (Aston brand) confirms it’s ending its Cuba management deal for six hotels, joining a wider pullback that includes major European groups. Money Pressure on the Ground: Cuba’s informal market logged fresh records for the dollar, euro, and MLC, underscoring how quickly purchasing power is eroding. On-the-Street Reality: In Havana, residents warn of a new door-breaching technique used by thieves, while another report shows some stores refusing bank transfers—forcing cash-only shopping.
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