The tourism industry in the Caribbean region attracted almost one million fewer visitors after hurricanes Irma and Maria hit last year, costing it over $700 million, according to an industry study released.

As such, Cuba’s annual International Tourism Fair FitCuba, which celebrated its 38th edition this 2018, was held on the newly renovated keys off Villa Clara’s northern coastline, following Hurricane Irma.

Safety and security had to be seen as top priority in the Caribbean, Jamaican Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett said and urging regional commissioners of police to use an integrated approach to protect visitors "facing the reality that the Caribbean is the most tourism-dependent region on earth", he added.

Cuba's International Tourism Fair, FITCuba 2018, celebrated in Cuba last week was a traditional and unique business opportunity not only for this country, but also the Caribbean region, officials stated.

An exclusive interview with Cuban Minister of Tourism Manuel Marrero, with the perspectives and strategies of the industry, privileges our edition dedicated to Cuban tourism’s major event, being held May 2-5 in the Cays of Santa María destination.

Interview with Cuban Minister of Tourism Manuel Marrero Cruz. "There is no doubt that the 38th edition of FITCuba will be a meeting that will highlight the relevance of the Cuban tourist industry by setting its sights on it during the first week of May."