Travel & Tourism

Ministry of Tourism Collaborates with Florida International University to Enhance

The Ministry of Tourism is pushing to build capacity within the tourism sector by making
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Ministry of Tourism Partners with Florida International University for Training

The Ministry of Tourism is pushing to build capacity within the tourism sector by making
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JetBlue Airlines to Launch Direct Flights from New York to

Jet Blue Airlines has announced its intention to roll out direct flights out of Belize,
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Controversial Belize Government Agreement Sparks Public Outcry and Questions

Six days later, and answers regarding the Definitive Agreement between the Government of Belize and
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Belizean Athletes invited to AuSable River Canoe Marathon in Michigan,

Exciting News! Carlos Linares and Cristian Lopez have been invited to represent #Belize at the
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Yhony Rosado Calls for Fair Treatment of Small Tour Operators

During his almost two-hour press conference, Rosado clamored about what he says is an unfair
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Belize Showcased at “Around the World Embassy Tour” in Washington

Belize was highlighted in the United States over the weekend through the, “Around the World
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Expansion works at Philip Goldson International Airport begin

Expansion works at the Philip Goldson International Airport (PGIA) have begun and is expected to
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Belize Territorial Volunteers to Make Annual Trip to Border Markers

This weekend, the Belize Territorial Volunteers (BTV) will be making their annual trip to Belize’s
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Copa Airlines to Increase Flights to Belize Starting in June

Copa Airlines will be increasing its services to Belize with flights out of Panama. The
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Digicell Services Launches Expansion Project to Improve Cellular Coverage in

Digicell Services formally launched its expansion project this morning that will improved cellular coverage in
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BTB litigation bill goes up by quarter million dollars !

The Belize Tourism Board’s litigation bill has gone up by another quarter million Belize dollars
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Forbes Magazine recognizes Belize’s Barrier Reef as one of the

Belize’s Barrier Reef has been featured in Forbes Magazine for being one of the world’s
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BTB holds “Building Our Own Movement” workshop for digital marketing

If are you’re interested in digital marketing and online innovation then chances are you were
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UDP Chairman says Pm Briceno should have kept his mouth

Prime Minister John Briceno has taken some flack this past week over a comment he
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Belize Tourism Board and Football Federation of Belize Sign MOU

The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) signed a memorandum of understanding today with the Football Federation
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Shyne speaks on passport prices

Turning now to the fees of the new e-passports, Opposition Leader Barrow says he does
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ADO and Fuente Del Norte to resume runs in Belize

The Government of Belize has announced the return of the Mexican ADO bus and Guatemala’s
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Media questions Prime Minister on local bus lines’ access to

And while ADO and Fuente del Norte will be doing runs from Belize City, the
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Transport Minister Provides Update on Bus Upgrades in Belize

Keeping with issues of transportation, Minister of Transport gave Love News an update on how
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BTB Recognizes Two Frontline Heroes for their Service to Belize’s

The Belize Tourism Board has recognized two tourism stakeholders as part of its Frontline Hero
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Belize Robotic Team to Enter Championship Finals

Meanwhile, Belize’s Robotics Team was in Tulsa, Oklahoma over the weekend where they made a
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US Visa Prices to Increase

The US Embassy in Belize announced new prices for visas. Starting May 30, the fee
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Goff’s Caye undergoes major upgrades; Reopened to the public

Goff’s Caye has been reopened for public visits after major upgrades were made to the
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BTB Front Line Awardees Announced

Derick Hendy, Site Manager for Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary was one of two persons who
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ADO and Guatemalan Owned Bus Coming to Belize

During the interview, Transport Minister Rodwell Ferguson confirmed that ADO from Mexico and a bus
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Floralia has New Bus Run

Minister Ferguson also confirmed an additional run successfully applied for by Floralia. The bus company
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Belizeans React to Increase in Prices of Passport and Passport

Yesterday, we told you about the increase in prices of passports and passport services. The
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Immigration Minister Explains Need for Price Increase

But the increase in the price of passports and passport services was already announced. On
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Passport Prices to Increase

There will be an increase in the cost of passports and passport services. Minister of
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The Garifuna Collective is back in Belize

The Garifuna Collective is back in Belize after a successful tour of Australia and New
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President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to Visit Belize

Tsai Ing-Wen, President of the Republic of China (Taiwan), will lead a delegation on an
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BTB Promoting Belize Through Culinary Experiences

The Belize Tourism Board will be debuting a new series documenting the different culinary practices
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No major negative impacts on tourism following Seine Bight incident

Authorities are still conducting investigations into last week’s incident on the Placencia Peninsula. The aggravated
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SSB Invests in Sargassum Prevention Project in the Hol Chan

A large cluster of Sargassum is expected to make its way to the Caribbean region
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House Debates CARICOM Free Movement (Amendment) Bill

During Friday’s sitting of the House of Representatives, Prime Minister John Briceño’s budget was not
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Slim Trim Like Guava Limb Paddles to Victory in La

Slim Trim Like Guava Limb is this year’s winner of the twenty-sixth Annual Belikin La
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Lack of ADO Buses Coming to Belize Affects Tourism

Another topic of discussion in the meetings of this trip was transportation. When the Covid-19
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PM Briceño Breaks Silence on Belize City Port Project Problems

The situation between Stake Bank Enterprise Limited and Port of Magical/ Portico continues to unfold
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PM Briceño Addresses Waterloo’s Call for International Arbitration

And on the other hand, Waterloo Investment Holdings Limited continues to persist in its case
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Stake Bank wants GOB to approve Port Policy now

The government needs to approve – post-haste – the final draft of the Port Policy.
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BHS Students Take on the Asian Experience in Taiwan

Students from Belize High School (BHS) got the opportunity to spend two weeks traveling around
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Alaia Belize, The Most Modern Resort in the Country

It’s one of the most modern resorts in the country – the Alaia Belize is
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BWS Says Placencia Water Expansion Project Setbacks Caused Major Increase

Following the recent water pressure shortage in Placencia Village, Stann Creek, Belize Water Services Limited
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Here are Koop Sheet Metal, Universal Hardware and, The Hive

Tonight, we are hearing from three more teams, that want to snag the big win
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Placencia Residents Report Major Water Shortage in the Village

Residents and Business owners in the southern region of Placencia in Stann Creek are concerned
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International Tourism Shows Steady Growth

 International tourism in Belize continues to rebound after the COVID-19 pandemic shook the industry between
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Local Tourism Bolsters Industry Revenue

Local tourism in Belize has remained stable although borders are fully reopened. With the onset
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Easter Holidays Looking Bright for Hospitality Industry Stakeholders

The Placencia BTIA’s Stewart Krohn offered some of his expectations for this Easter holiday season.
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Human Smuggling Ring includes Jamaican Victims

Irregular migration continues to be a challenge for Belizean authorities. Persons from Cuba, Haiti, Venezuela
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Floralia discusses Finance Ministry waiver

 It is been the unmovable position of Floralia’s competitors that the company was unfairly inserted
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Has Floralia displaced Ritchie’s in the south? Owner says they

Floralia started its new service to the Placencia Peninsula on Valentine’s Day. It’s the day
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Floralia’s new service to the capital; Competitor says it was

Floralia also started a new express service from Belize City to Belmopan this week. The
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Peini Garifuna Choir turns 18

The iconic musicians, who make up the Peini Garifuna Choir, are celebrating today. That’s because
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Tourism Industry Continues to Rebound

One of the country’s economic pillars is the tourism industry, and this economic engine has
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Safeguarding Belize’s Cruise Tourism Sector

But, with tourism on a rise, that means that the ministry needs to amp up
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Benque House of Culture dialoguing with the community for this

The Benque Viejo House of Culture is relying on the public to provide input on
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More Haitians Coming to Belize

Belize is continued to be challenged by the inflow of migrants from other parts of
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Why is there a delay in passports?

Why is there a delay in getting a passport? That’s what many Belizeans have been
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Immigration Systems Need to be Digitized

The problem that the Immigration Department has with the current system is that it is
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Number of Haitians Entering Belize Increases

Another immigration topic that Minister Eamon Courtenay addressed is that related to the Haitian nationals.
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Still No Directors for Refugees and Nationality Departments

There has been no Director of Refugees and no Director of Nationality since last year.
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Garifuna Dance Group to Perform at U.S. Black History Month

 A group of Garifuna dancers called, Uwarani – which means “togetherness” departed Belize today en
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Dear European Traveller, Belize’s shores await!

Most tourists that visit Belize are from North America, particularly the United States. While those
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FITUR 2023 in Spain rolls on; Tourism Minister says we

Belize is using this opportunity at FITUR to not only get more European visitors to
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Belize Assume Presidency of SICA; Official Handing Over takes place

Belize is present at the Feria Internacional de Turismo (FITUR) which ends on Sunday at
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Norwegian Cruise Line donates to HelpAge Belize

The senior citizens of HelpAge Belize will now be able to relax in comfort thanks
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First Day of the International Tourism Trade Fair Kicks Off

Spain’s International Tourism Fair (Fitur) began today in Madrid with huge expectations. The king and
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Belize at Fitur: International Tourism Trade Fair in Spain

Representatives of the Ministry of Tourism and the Belize Tourism Board are in Spain participating
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BTB discusses impact of and response to 2022 shooting in

The Belize Tourism Board has said that it is hoping there is no major blowback
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Tourism industry optimistic about rebound to 2019 levels

The UN’s World Tourism Organisation says that an estimated 700 million tourists travelled internationally between January
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BTB thrilled that Belize is among top destinations to visit

Last week, we reported that CNN Travel listed Belize as one of the top 23
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Ashley Lightburn makes final dash to the Miss Universe crown

Who is going to be the next Miss Universe? Belize’s Ashley Lightburn is hoping to
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Tourists Rescued from Rising Water Level at Actun Tunichil Muknal

One hundred and fifty tourists at the Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Cave just off the
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BTB monitoring and vigilant about COVID-19 numbers in China

As Belize continues to make best efforts to attract tourists from the European market, we
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Dominican Republic airline adds Belize to its list of destinations

Arajet, an airline carrier from the Dominican Republic, has added Belize to its list of
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Belize among top destinations to visit in 2023, says CNN

Belize is one of the top destinations to visit in 2023. That’s according to CNN
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Belize Borders Remain Test-Free

As Covid-19 numbers increase in Belize, so do the number of cases in neighbouring countries
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Eight year old US national injured while horseback riding in

Tonight, an eight-year-old boy, who was clinging to life in Belize, is back at home after
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Journalist Awarded BTB Broadcasting Scholarship

The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) continues to dip its hand in fostering a better future
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The Tourism Industry Has Rebounded

The tourism industry of Belize has rebounded, almost reaching the level it was in 2019
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Tourism Industry Stakeholders Try to Recuperate Employees

A key factor that contributed to the rebound of the tourism industry is the rise
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Port Need Berthing Facilities to Accommodate Larger Cruise Ships

The Ministry of Tourism continues to look for different avenues to attract more tourists to
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Modern-day circumnavigator lands in Belize

Spanish explorer and environmentalist, Álvaro de Marichalar is sailing solo around the World in the
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Belize Has A New Film Commissioner

Belize’s new Film Commissioner, Carlo Habet, was recently appointed by Prime Minister, John Briceño. He
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Front seats on all Floralia buses are prioritized for the

It’s usually the survival of the fittest when you try to catch a bus at
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Belizean wines and coffees showcased in Taiwan

Belizean beverages were on full display at the recently held Taiwan International Tea, Coffee, Wine
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BTB and Sound Diplomacy to Collaborate

The Belize Tourism Board and Sound Diplomacy, an international music policy consultancy and global expert
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Norwegian Cruises donates to post-Hurricane Lisa recovery in Belize

Norwegian Cruises Line Holdings (NCL) has contributed 100,000 U.S. dollars to Belize’s post-hurricane recovery efforts.
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Belizean fishers are feeling the effects of climate change

The effects of climate change are being felt across several sectors of Belize, particularly the
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Belize’s lobster and conch industry to be impacted by Hurricane

The destruction left behind by Hurricane Lisa is still impacting municipalities in the Belize District,
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Was the public consultation for the Angelfish development project rushed?

The Department of the Environment recently held a public consultation for the Angelfish development project
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Tourism industry still assessing damage after Lisa

The tourism industry also sustained losses in the wake of Hurricane Lisa, which made landfall
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Tropic Air launches new service to San Pedro Sula

Tropic Air has extended its services to another route in Central America. The new service
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Tourism stakeholders brace for Tropical Storm Lisa

The Ministry of Tourism is also meeting with stakeholders to discuss possible steps that would
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BTB Hosts Twenty-Second National Tourism Award

The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) held its annual Belize National Tourism Awards. This signature event
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