In a landmark speech to the National Assembly, Prime Minister Manuel Marrero unveiled 176 measures aimed at rolling back the state’s role in the economy and attracting investment in everything from banking to tourism and agriculture. Under the reforms, foreign investors are no longer required to form joint ventures with the state, large private enterprises will be authorized, and both Cuban and foreign investors will be allowed to acquire stakes in state companies. Daniel Tor

The World Tourism Barometer is a publication of the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) that monitors short-term tourism trends on a regular basis to provide global tourism stakeholders with up-to-date analysis on international tourism. • International tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) grew 4% in 2025, with most destinations worldwide posting solid results. • An estimated 1.52 billion international tourists were recorded around the world in 2025, almost 60 million mor