The expansion work and repair of the airport will be completed in a period of five years.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Representatives from Aeropuertos de Honduras, the company responsible for the operation of Roatan airport, announced the investment project to city officials and businessmen.
Among the works to be carried out are the expansion by 3,000 square feet of the terminal building, the implementation of a new air conditioning system, repair of the runway and aircraft parking expansion.
This expansion will take place at a time when tourist flows to Islas de la Bahía are increasing, fostering the economic vitality of the area.
An article in elheraldo.hn states: "after details provided by Fredy Nasser and other executives from Aeropuertos de Honduras, businessmen and city officials agreed that economic growth in the Bay Islands requires the upgrading of airport facilities, as well as support by Congress so that improvements are realized. "
The first phase of the remodeling ended with the construction of three buildings for first-class commercial establishments.
Elheraldo.com reports: "Despite the global financial crisis, this company is betting on the second phase of the Puerto de Cruceros renovation project which involves the investment of an additional $30 million.
Some 200 ships will arrive in Roatan on a yearly basis, once the new cruise ship dock starts operating in October 2009.
The liberal congressman for the Bay Islands Department, Jerry Hinds, said that once it is inaugurated it will provide services to cruise ship companies throughout the entire year, and should bring around 200 ships with tourist to Roatan per year.
The construction of hotels and new investments will increase the island's profile as a destination for natural recreation and relaxation.
Considered to be one of the Roatan's biggest promoters, Romeo Silvestri has worked as the president of the island's Tourism Chamber and fervently believes in the development of the place.
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