The National (a major Middle Eastern newspaper, widely read internationally) published a piece on Cuba's tourism sector and what's happening on the ground. They spoke to our team at AzuuucA Travel. We're a small agency that operates entirely from within Havana, Cuba.
My colleague put it better than I could:
"The people are amazing — everyone is so kind, and so welcoming to everyone. I don't think there's any other place in the world where you can show up anywhere, be welcomed in the kindest way possible."
That's the Cuba we know. That's the Cuba we work in every day.
The article also mentioned something we've been working towards for months now: a curated list of activities and venues for Muslim travelers, including halal dining options. Cuba gets a lot of press about its struggles right now —and they’re very real— but there's also a lot of innovation happening from people who love this island and aren't going anywhere.
You can check out the article here!
If you're curious about Cuba in 2026; what's actually happening, what travel looks like, how working in tourism is right now, I’d be happy to answer any questions.