Surge of Americans tests limits of Cuba's tourism industry


Tourists enjoy a ride in vintage cars in old Havana in this January 17, 2016 picture. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini

HAVANA (Reuters) - Cuba's tourism industry is under unprecedented strain and struggling to meet demand with record numbers of visitors arriving a year after detente with the United States renewed interest in the Caribbean island.

Its tropical weather, rich musical traditions, famed cigars and classic cars were for decades off limits to most Americans under Cold War-era sanctions, but those restrictions are fading.

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