Cuba devised a way to have tourists separate from the population. Here's how.

Like other Caribbean islands, Cuba is highly dependent on tourism. It earned an estimated $4.1 billion from 4.2 million tourist visits last year, around 10 percent of gross domestic product, although the island’s finances are highly opaque due to government secrecy and an unusual system of two currencies, neither of which holds value outside Cuba.

The new tourism model is somewhat reminiscent of past practices. Under longtime leader Fidel Castro, Cubans were prohibited from entering tourist hotels as part of a broader pattern of isolating the communist society from outside influence. Varadero, a popular, resort-studded peninsula less than a two-hour drive from Havana, will be divided into a section for Cubans and a section for international tourists, who will not mix with the general population, officials have said.

Cuban tourism expert José Luis Perelló said the July 1 date to begin the new system was “a sign of intent,” on the part of Cuban authorities to show that the island was open again, “but first you need to know who’s really ready to engage in tourism this year.”

Cuba's healthcare system infrastructure makes America's look like one of Trump's s-hole countries.

Typical socialist approach. Herd foreigners you think you can rip off into dire 'all inclusive' camps. Don't let them near the population in case they get ideas... Er, no thanks. Cuba tourism

Come experience Cuba, by not experiencing Cuba at all! Great sales pitch......

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