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Tegucigalpa, Capital of Honduras (wikipedia.org)
It has not been an easy time for the Honduran tourism industry in recent years, followed by the political unrest events of 2009, the country was constantly bombarded by international media over violence and even gained the title of “murder capital of the world.”, the Global Travel Industry News – www.eturbonews.com website reported.
Having such a reputation, prompted potential tourists to stay away, with the exemption of seasoned travelers who recognize that the crime situation anywhere is often magnified and not as bad as portrayed in the news.
The Honduran island of Roatan in the Caribbean, has actually seen a sharp increase on the number of vessels calling there.
Fortunately for Honduras, things seem to be improving over the last 24 months. The government, with the assistance of the United States, has taken drastic measures to reduce drug trafficking and other criminal-related activities, thus, seeing an immediate reduction in violence.
In a visit to Tegucigalpa, UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon praised the country`s efforts to control violence and expressed he was happy to see the very positive outcome in such a short period of time. During his 2-day stay, Ban Ki Moon visited the Maya Ruins of Copan, a World Heritage site and one of the most iconic tourist destinations in Honduras.
The United States also congratulated Honduras for its achievement through a State Department: “Tourism is one of the most viable ways to improve the Honduran economy and bring prosperity to their people,” said Eduardo Rivera, CEO of Explore, a regional tour operator based in Honduras.
“We perceive that there is a political will to create the conditions for the long-awaited take-off of tourism in Honduras,” Rivera mentioned.
Despite the bad press, numerous investments in the sector are now taking place. A cruise ship terminal recently started operation in the Caribbean port town of Trujillo, and a new airport near Copan is scheduled to begin service in a couple of months. Several international chain hotels are being built in the capital and in the second largest city San Pedro Sula as well.
If the proper funds are devoted to promote the incredible diverse attractions that the country has to offer, there is no doubt that Honduras has a great chance to attract thousands of tourists for years to come.
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