China important to tourism recovery in Cuba

HAVANA－Chinese tourists can help Cuba's tourism industry recover from the economic damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, a Cuban expert has said.

"The number of Chinese tourists who have visited the island over the past few years has increased, strengthening historical links between the two countries," Jose Luis Perello, a university professor and tourism industry analyst, told Xinhua recently.

"China continues to be a fundamental emerging market for the tourism sector in Cuba," he said, adding that the island nation is a Caribbean tourist destination preferred by some Chinese travelers.