Aviation Boost: President Nayib Bukele inaugurated AEROMAN’s Hangar 7 expansion in San Luis Talpa, positioning the company as the world’s largest aircraft maintenance center at a single location—good news for jobs and El Salvador’s aviation hub ambitions. Tourism Momentum: El Salvador’s tourism is outpacing targets, with 4.1M international visitors in 2025 and early 2026 numbers suggesting the 4.2M goal could be hit ahead of schedule. Surf & Hospitality Growth: Marriott is set to open its first Aloft hotel in Punta Roca (La Libertad), signaling more international investment tied to the Surf City spotlight. Weather Watch: Tropical Storm Cristina has Central America on high alert, and El Salvador is under an orange alert with warnings for heavy rain, flash floods, and landslides—plus temporary closures of protected natural areas and coastal safety restrictions like Acajutla Beach. Regional Travel Demand: More Honduran travelers are reportedly flying out of El Salvador to find cheaper international fares, highlighting how Salvadoran routes are becoming a practical option for budget-minded visitors. Space Pride: NASA selected Salvadoran-American astronaut Frank Rubio for Artemis III, keeping El Salvador’s name in global headlines.