Cuba's Gaviota keeps 90% of rooms closed, reopens luxury Varadero hotel at $363/night

Cuba's state tourism operator Gaviota continues to keep nearly 90% of its 30,000+ rooms offline, signaling persistent weakness in the island's tourism sector. The reopening of a luxury adults-only hotel in Varadero at a high minimum price suggests a targeted strategy toward high-spending visitors amid broader economic constraints. This reflects ongoing challenges in Cuba's economy and its ability to attract foreign investment.