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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.