Hoy No Circula:
Forward or Rewind

Honduras This Week

Honestly, we are deeply saddened and disappointed that our Honduran Supreme Court of Justice has chosen to essentially block and reject President Zelaya’s “Hoy No Circula” initiative. Full Article

UNAH: University in transition

Honduras This Week

Cleaning and health problems, fights between the Transition Board and teachers, fights between teachers and the University Union, academic problems: these are just some of the many conflicts that are affecting on the life of the Honduras National Autonomous University (UNAH). Full Article

• UNAH reopens for classes on April 10th

• Radio marathon for the benefit of Cathedral

• “101” -- New line opened for caller identification

• Honduran Supreme Court of Justice suspends “Hoy No Circula”
  

Ojojona: Destination of hidden traditions

Honduran Institute of Tourism
Special to Honduras This Week

Its pleasant climate, varied handicrafts, tasteful dishes and the kindness of its people are all part of the allure of Ojojona, a town that still prides itself in conserving and celebrating colonial architecture. Another advantage: this colorful little village is only 32 kilometers south of Tegucigalpa, the capital city of Honduras. This makes Ojojona an easy day-trip from Tegucigalpa: wake up, grab some breakfast and head to Ojojona for the day. During your trip, you have the option to make some stops, like at Doña Gilma’s place. Gilma is well-known for her culinary skills and her capacity to improvise her cooking. Enjoy her just-made maize tortillas and fresh cuajada (a kind of fresh, light cheese) of the day, roasted meats, garlic sausage and other delights sure to please both big and small. In addition, Ojojona has an endless number of restaurant and hotel options.Full Article

Movie Review:
“No Country for Old Men” - Did it deserve the Oscar?

Todd Ellertson
Honduras This Week

When “The Departed” won last year’s Oscar for Best Picture, some thought it might have been a fluke that an overtly violent movie could garner filmdom’s top honor. This year’s winner, “No Country for Old Men,” may have proven that it was, in fact, not a fluke. Like “The Departed,” “No Country” is equally as violent, if not more so, but both have a compelling story underneath the violence that secure their places in film history and seemingly made them deserving of their Oscars.Full Article

A SUPER LASTING IMPRESSION

In the previous issue of HTW, I briefly outlined Copan’s’ three main tourism products; the quaint village, the archeological sites as well as museums, and finally Copan’s nature attractions. Each product is obviously distinct and requires its own special brand of marketing. As well each product requires that special care be taken in order to insure that each product area will grow and prosper in a sustainable manner. Full Article

ARTS

WOMEN IN THE ARTS - Mujeres en las Artes. One of the strongest artistic movements in Tegucigalpa. Mujeres en la Artes Leticia de Oyuela constantly sponsors workshops, exhibitions, conferences, art shows and community events in the city. For the complete schedule, log on to www.muaartes.org.hn or contact Veronica Romero at 222 3015. Full Article

Exclusive HTW Interview:
Kelcy Warren: Multifaceted RECO overhaul underway

Bruce Starr
Honduras This Week

Roatan Bruce: I would like to officially welcome you, Kelcy Warren, the new majority stock­holder of RECO!

Kelcy Warren: Well, officially, I am not the owner of RECO yet. That will not happen for another couple of weeks. I am excited however to make that transition.

Roatan Bruce: Tell us a little about you. I know my listeners would like to get to know you better. Full Interview

Honduran-produced film has world premiere in Tegucigalpa

Helen Lock
Honduras This Week

On Monday, April 7th, the world premier of ´The Second Coming,’ a feature film, took place in Tegucigalpa. It is the first major project of Yacaman Productions, a Honduran film company based in Florida.Full Article

Copan’s new airport: Project likely to attract many more tourists

Callum Oliver Reece
Honduras This Week

In recent years, Copan Ruinas has been Honduras’s main tourist attraction, despite the fact many may consider its location inconvenient. The long bus rides can be enough to put off many tourists; however, with plans for a new airport in the area of Copan well underway, this could put an end to the dilemma: “How do I get to Copan?” Full Article

Bill Gates attends Inter-American Development Bank meeting

Alvaro Morales Molina
Honduras This Week

They spend their free time preparing information hand-outs and making strategic plans in the coordinated effort against HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). They make the effort being conscious that they will get the desired results: increasing awareness of HIV/AIDS in the commu­nity and helping those infected and their families and loved ones cope with the diagnosis. They are young men and women volunteers of the United Nation Programs for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (UNAIDS), located in downtown Tegucigalpa.. Full Article

Honduras Institute of Tourism receives media coverage award

Karla Calidonio
Special to Honduras This Week

The Honduras Institute of Tourism (IHT) was recently recognized in the United States with a silver ‘Adrian Award’ for its public relations campaign to reintroduce the country to the U.S. market (where awareness of Honduras as a travel destination has been historically very low). The immense success of the campaign is evident in the resulting media coverage, as well as in the increase in tourist arrivals and calls to the tourism office in Miami. The IHT was nominated on behalf of the efforts of their U.S. public rela­tions agency, Ypartnership, headquartered in Orlando, Florida. The campaign was honored as a leader in the tourism industry with break­through strategies and practices.Full Article