Honduras has everything it takes to drive and sustain a strong tourism industry, and while some enterprising investors are identifying these opportunities, the demand will increase sharply very soon.

The Honduran government demonstrated its strong support for the industry by enacting a tourism incentives law eliminating income taxes and tariffs on new tourism projects. Eligible projects include lodging and resort sites, recreational operators and facilities, car rental agencies, and tour operators.

Miles of virginal white-sand beaches, breath-taking reef diving and snorkeling, renowned Mayan archaeology, historic colonial cities, thriving indigenous cultures, and tropical rain forests appeal to visitors looking for an unusual experience in a virtually unexplored land. Investors looking for tourism development opportunities in Central Americas fastest growing tourist destination wont have to look far.

• Honduras registers one of the highest tourism growth rates in Central America.
• Copan and La Mosquitia ecosystem have been declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.
• Honduras operates four international airports.
• Honduras is in second place in the regions cruise-ship arrivals.
• The Bay Islands have the second largest coral reef in the world