A total of 30 Caribbean islands were included in the survey, which analyses the average cost of the cheapest available double room in hotels and resorts with at least a 3-star rating.

With three new hotels, a water park and an 18-hole golf course, among other projects, Cuba’s famous beach resort of Varadero is gearing up to welcome more tourists this year.

Iran officials have signed two agreements with Airbus covering new aircraft orders and a comprehensive civil aviation co-operation package.

Cuba is looking for investors to help stimulate an unprecedented tourism boom after the country improved ties with the United States.

The US Treasury Department announced it would continue easing travel and export restrictions for Cuba as part of the ongoing effort to improve diplomatic relations.

Cuba’s tourism industry is under unprecedented strain and struggling to meet demand with record numbers of visitors arriving a year after détente with the US’s renewed interest in Cuba.