New podcast: Selling Cuba – when (and how) will tourism bounce back?

Cuba

Sophie Griffiths

27 July 2026

What's going on in Cuba right now and what does it mean for its once thriving tourism industry? That’s the question being asked in the latest episode of TTG’s podcast Unpacked, in association with Princess Cruises.

The latest episode of Unpacked explores what's going on in Cuba right now and what does it mean for its once thriving tourism industry?

The episode follows a thought-provoking article written last month by former Captivating Cuba owner and current Archipelago Choice Cuba product manager Matt O’Sullivan, detailing the crisis currently unfolding on the ground.

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