Honduras Tourism News

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.

Copán Ruinas will hold its tenth annual Guacamaya Fest from June 26–28, celebrating Honduras's macaw-conservation efforts and cultural heritage, with 12 red macaws to be released on June 28 as part of a decade-long initiative that has freed over 120 birds.

Two Canadian airlines will launch flights to Roatán's international airport starting November or December, Tourism Minister Andrés Ehrler said, aiming to boost visitor arrivals from Canada.

Central American tourism agencies signed an agreement to develop multi-country tourist circuits connecting Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, aiming to boost regional connectivity and position the region as a competitive international destination.

Carnival Corporation has introduced LNG refueling capability in Latin America and the Western Caribbean by refueling the Carnival Jubilee at Isla Tropicale in Roatán, supporting the company's decarbonization strategy while officials say it strengthens Honduras's role in regional maritime energy.

Honduras is hosting the Third Ibero-American Tourism Forum, bringing together regional representatives to promote tourism cooperation, share experiences, and develop tourism as an economic driver.

The Third Ibero-American Tourism Forum opens in Copán Ruinas in two days, bringing together sector leaders to share ideas aimed at driving tourism growth and business innovation across the Ibero-American region.

Honduras will host the Third Ibero-American Tourism Forum in San Pedro Sula on June 3, bringing together public and private sector representatives to discuss AI, infrastructure, and connectivity in tourism development.

The III Ibero-American Tourism Forum is being held in Honduras, with Copán Ruinas highlighted as a key site to attract sustainable investment and strengthen the country's cultural-heritage economy, according to the private sector.

The Expo HORECA Honduras platform, which drew over 5,000 professionals at its previous edition, officially launched to promote innovation and training for hotels, restaurants, and cafés across the country.