Tourism in Nicaragua has grown considerably recently, and it is now the second largest industry in the nation. Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has stated his intention to use tourism to combat poverty throughout the country.[1]
The growth in tourism has positively affected the agricultural, commercial, and finance industries, as well as the construction industry. The results for Nicaragua's tourism-driven economy have been significant, with the nation welcoming one million tourists in a calendar year for the first time in its history in 2010.[2]
In mid-2018, tourism in Nicaragua came to a virtual standstill due to the 2018–2021 Nicaraguan protests.[3]
- ^ Carroll, Rory (2007-01-07). "Ortega banks on tourism to beat poverty". Guardian Unlimited. London. Retrieved 2007-08-12.
- ^ "Nicaragua exceeds one mn foreign tourists for first time". Sify News. 2010-12-30. Archived from the original on 2011-01-17.
- ^ Gallón, Natalie (2018-09-04). "After months of protests, Nicaragua's government says life has 'normalized.' Many citizens say life is far from normal". CNN. Retrieved 2021-11-01.