SLP, Mexico.- The Ministry of Tourism of Cuba He assured that the electricity supply in the country’s hotels is “continuous and reliable,” despite the fact that the Island is going through an energy crisis that causes the population to suffer daily blackouts.
According to an official note published on the social networks of the MINTUR This Thursday, the regime has implemented “measures” to not pause tourist services due to blackouts: “We are prepared to face the current challenges and guarantee that activities tourist develop normally.”
The statement specifies that destinations such as Cayo Largo, Cayo Santa María, Cayo Coco, Cayo Cruz and Cayo Paredón generate their own electricity and are independent of the National Electric System (SEN).
Hotel and non-hotel facilities are equipped with backup generators “to ensure a continuous and reliable electricity supply.”
Although electrical interruptions for the population are constant, MINTUR officials confirm that they are even in constant communication with local authorities to ensure the stability of services.
A publication from the Gaviota agency, belonging to the Armed Forces, shows that, when it comes to attracting tourists, there is no shortage of electricity.
This Thursday night, and like every week, repeat tourists were able to enjoy a live musical show and a cocktail at Plaza las Morlas, located in the Marina Gaviota.
Light, drinks and lots of music while other areas of the province of Matanzas were immersed in a prolonged blackout.
For this Friday, the Electrical Union has predicted long interruptions. With units 5 of the CTE Mariel, unit 2 of the CTE Felton and units 3 and 6 of the CTE Renté damaged, electricity generation continues to be limited in a context marked by fuel shortages.
In addition, unit 2 of the CTE Santa Cruz, units 3 and 4 of the CTE Cienfuegos, unit 6 of the CTE Nuevitas and unit 5 of the CTE Renté are under maintenance.
The limitations in thermal generation are 281 MW and a total of 30 distributed generation plants with 158 MW, three engines in the Santiago de Cuba plateau with 41 MW and the CDE Moa with 135 MW, they do not have fuel and stop operating. contribute 334 MW to the SEN.
While tourists take advantage of the facilities, which have the resources to generate electricity, Cubans will face an impact of 1,425 MW during peak consumption hours.
In the midst of an urgent need to increase the volume of visitors international, and having already arrived at the tourist peak season, the Cuban regime has bet everything on tourism, investing in the generation of electricity and in repairs and “improvements” in hotel facilities.
In the desire to make the sector the “locomotive” of the Cuban economy, the Government increases the investment in tourism, in detriment of branches such as basic services, Health and Education.
This year, investment in hotels and restaurants during the period between January and June 2024.
In the area of Business Services, real estate and rental activities, which includes the construction of hotels, 11,389 million pesos were allocated, 26.4% of the total budget.
Hotels and restaurants (with 11.4%) and the previous sector (26.4%), followed by the manufacturing industry (with 19.5%), add up to more than 50% of the total investments in the country.
