Santander, a leading global banking group, highlighted in a report the significant growth in tourism in El Salvador, which is closely linked to the country’s acceptance of Bitcoin. The report details how El Salvador’s adoption of BTC as legal tender in 2021 is transforming the country into a unique destination for travelers, especially cryptocurrency enthusiasts. According to Salvadoran authorities, the country welcomed 3.9 million tourists in 2024, a 22% increase from the previous year. The influx of tourists is driven primarily by American tourists, many of whom are attracted by the novelty of experiencing Bitcoin transactions in their daily lives. Santander's analysis linked the increase to improved safety conditions, noting that the country's annual number of homicides had fallen to just 114 in 2024, down sharply from a peak of 6,656 in 2015. A combination of declining crime rates and curiosity about Bitcoin has made El Salvador stand out in the global tourism market. (News.bitcoin)