Travelers from Beijing are looking for destinations more associated with shopping or city tourism
14ymedio, Havana, 5 August 2024 — Cuba’s many sun and beach destinations may be a benefit for most of the tourists who come to the island, but when it comes to travelers from China, the authorities have had to come up with ways to create attractive offers. Not only do the Chinese not seek out this type of vacation, but they prefer offers linked to nature or heritage tourism and shopping. In this sense, the town of Trinidad, in Sancti Spíritus, has become the perfect destination to sell to these travelers.
“Trinidad is a very special city,” museologist and historian Victor Echenagusia told the Chinese state news agency Xinhua, noting that many travelers from that country come to the town for its historical appeal. “Trinidad is a heritage site in that sense and holds the category of Artisanal City of the World and Creative City,” he emphasized.
Echenagusía explained that the city is almost a must-see destination and of “the highest” value for Chinese tourists
Echenagusía explained that the city is almost a must-see destination and of “the highest” value for Chinese tourists, who are looking for more social and cultural experiences when choosing their vacation destinations. The colonial buildings, the cobblestone streets and the number of handicrafts sold in the town – especially the “typical” local textiles mentioned by the historian, despite the fact that they are made all over the island