Honduras Tourism News

Tourism Minister Andrés Ehrler held talks in the Dominican Republic with investors and airline representatives, including Grupo Barceló (which has no direct investments in Honduras) and Arajet, to promote tourism projects and expand air connectivity to position Honduras as a Caribbean hub.

President Nasry Asfura announced an electronic card system to modernize visitor access at Copán Ruins, part of a broader effort to boost tourism at the 1,600-year-old archaeological site.

Honduras and Japan signed an agreement to build a modern visitor center at the Copán Ruins archaeological site for 17.5 million lempiras (about $700,000), featuring online ticket sales and improved facilities to strengthen tourism at the UNESCO World Heritage site.

Roatán's municipality is rolling out a structured training and certification program called Anfitriones del Destino (Destination Hosts) for tourism workers, including beach massage providers, to raise service standards and professionalize the sector.

Honduras's tourism board will represent the Bay Islands at DEMA Show, a major international diving and water-sports trade fair held November 3–6 in New Orleans, to promote the islands' diving industry and connect with global operators.

More than 15,500 Salvadorans entered Honduras during the August holiday week, a 31% increase over the same period last year, generating approximately $1.2 million in foreign exchange for the country, according to Tourism Minister Andrés Ehrler.

Growing visitor numbers to El Merendón's natural attractions and cafés—including flower farms, mountain biking, and hiking—have prompted police to increase patrols to protect tourists and local entrepreneurs in the mountain communities.

Danlí inaugurated FESTIMA 2026 on August 11, the 47th edition of its International Corn Festival celebrating the city's agricultural heritage and cultural identity with pageants, traditional crafts, corn-based cuisine, sports, and performances.

Margaritaville Island Reserve Resort Roatán, backed by a $330 million investment, is advancing with government support and is projected to create more than 1,500 jobs across construction and permanent operations.

Tela's municipality presented plans for a 1.5-kilometer linear park along a defunct canal, a tourism pier for boats and yachts, and a bike path to improve public spaces and marine-based tourism, though projects remain in design phase pending permits and financing.

The Honduran Tourism Institute is investing L8.25 million (about $330,000) in Santa Rosa de Copán to construct a glass viewpoint in La Honduras sector and a bird-watching tower at El Cerrito, converting former dumpsites into family recreation and tourism spaces.

Business leaders in Copán Ruinas submitted a five-year tourism agenda to the government on August 5 that outlines infrastructure, workforce training, and border-crossing improvements to boost the region's competitiveness and economic activity around the Maya archaeological park.

Honduras's Cacao Ecotourism Route (RETCACAOH) connects family-run cacao farms, natural reserves, and tourism parks across the country where visitors can learn chocolate production from harvest to finished product, with the government and farmers aiming to diversify rural incomes through sustainable agritourism.

The Infrastructure and Transport Ministry (SIT) is driving construction of a yacht marina in Tela, with a shopping center and hotel also projected, in a development officials say will attract domestic and foreign tourists.

Roatán's municipal tourism office held a second training session for over 60 street vendors and tour operators in customer service, environmental practices, and visitor engagement as part of its Destination Hosts Program.

Roatán's Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport is undergoing renovation work ahead of the November–April high season, with temporary restrictions on some areas to allow construction to proceed uninterrupted.

Congress approved a motion calling on the state power utility (Enee) to open dialogue with Lake Yojoa tourism operators about sustainable use of a 630-meter canal section, after the expiration of a prior agreement left hundreds of families dependent on the activity at risk.

Tourism Minister Andrés Ehrler announced that Honduras anticipates receiving about 20,000 visitors from El Salvador during the first week of August, a projection officials say will boost tourism activity and economic activity across the country's destinations.

Zolitur and Roatán's municipality held a workshop bringing together public officials, private businesses, and tourism operators to commit to environmental conservation and sustainable development that protects the island's natural attractions.

Honduras recorded a 9.8% increase in overnight tourists and a 19.6% surge in cruise passengers, with cruise traffic emerging as a major driver of tourism growth.

A Mexican influencer survived being swept into the Pulhapanzak waterfall in Cortés after wading in to rescue her dog, sustaining fractured ribs and head injuries before her swimsuit snagged on a rock above the 43-meter drop.

Tourism Minister Andrés Ehrler unveiled the "Vámonos a Honduras" campaign targeting 15,000 Salvadoran visitors during El Salvador's Semana Agostina holiday (August 1–6), using billboard, border-zone, and digital advertising to promote new Honduran destinations.

Tourism Minister Andrés Ehrler said the government is considering reopening Toncontín Airport in Tegucigalpa for regional flights as part of a plan to improve air connectivity, pending resolution of contractual and urban-development issues.

Roberto Díaz del Valle, a leading hotel operator, says rising electricity tariffs are squeezing operating costs and threatening hotel revenues, while warning that reforms to energy law alone will not solve ENEE's crisis.

Roatán attracted 1.56 million visitors in the first six months of 2026, with cruise ships accounting for 83.2% of arrivals, cementing the island's position as a major Caribbean tourism destination.

Five Honduran state institutions signed a cooperation agreement to promote open-skies policies, modernize border services, and revive regional tourism projects including the Mayan World Program, while maintaining national security standards.

A sacred Lenca ceremonial site near Lake Yojoa in Santa Bárbara draws visitors who clap or shout to trigger an unexplained burst of bubbles from the water, attracting widespread curiosity online.

The 13th annual Gracias Convoca arts and culture festival will run July 1–4 in the western city of Gracias, expecting 25,000–30,000 visitors for concerts, Lenca cultural exhibits, regional cuisine, and performances headlined by Argentine band Los Pericos.

San Pedro Sula's 34th annual Feria Juniana will feature 500 vendors, live World Cup broadcasts, music, food, and entertainment across ten days, with organizers projecting 300,000 visitors and about 150 million lempiras in economic activity.

President Nasry Asfura announced an electronic card system for visitors to Copán Ruins during a ceremony marking 1,600 years of the archaeological site, aiming to streamline access and boost tourism.