Takeaways from FITCuba: Cuba says it is much more than a beach destination.

Cuban tourism officials are promoting the country as more than just a beach destination, highlighting its culture and nature as major draws for Canadian tourists. The tourism minister emphasized that while beaches will remain a key market, Cuba is also focusing on offering cultural and nature experiences, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Old Havana. The country has seen a recovery in tourism, with 900,000 Canadians visiting last year, and hopes to attract even more this year. Cuba is continually expanding its tourism reach, with delegates from 68 countries attending this year's FITCuba show, and China being featured as the guest country next year. The country currently has 83,517 hotel rooms and is working to improve the quality of the tourism experience. [Extracted from the article]