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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.