A new luxury hotel towers over Havana as Cuba's economic troubles mount and tourism plummets
- The selection La Habana Hotel, managed by Iberostar, is the tallest building in Havana at 150 meters and has 542 luxury rooms, but it faces criticism for its design and location.
- Cuban authorities reported only 2.2 million tourists visited in 2024, a decrease of about 200,000 from 2023, significantly lower than 4.2 million in 2019.
- Cubans are questioning the government’s investment in luxury tourism while dealing with an economic crisis and low tourism numbers, with economist Pedro Monreal noting the incongruity of the investments.
- Architects criticize the hotel for its disruptive design and excessive height, stating that funds could have better served hospitals and schools instead.
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