Latin American tourism sectors show varied growth and revenue trends in 2026

Various Latin American and Caribbean nations are reporting significant shifts and growth in their tourism sectors for 2026.

Honduras projects tourism revenues to reach between $820 million and $840 million by the end of 2026, driven by an 18% increase in visitors. Additionally, the country's central bank reported foreign exchange inflows of $17.2 billion as of September 2026, bolstered by family remittances.

Nicaragua is aiming to surpass one million tourists in 2026. Data from the first eight months of the year shows a 2.1% increase in arrivals, with the first quarter alone generating $159 million in foreign exchange, a 40% increase over the previous year.

In the Dominican Republic, tourism grew by 10% during the first half of 2026, contrasting with a stagnant Caribbean region. The country received over 8.5 million visitors through August.

Mexico continues to see high activity, with 59.7 million international visitors recorded from January to July 2026. Meanwhile, Venezuela is experiencing a gradual reactivation of its hospitality sector, supported by new bilateral connectivity agreements with the United Kingdom and Europe.

In Argentina, while resident travel abroad has decreased by 18.3%, foreign arrivals increased by 8.9% in August 2026, with Brazil remaining the primary source market. In Colombia, the hotel association projects a 61.7% occupancy rate for the upcoming October school break.