Travel & Tourism

Minister Musa Addresses US Travel Advisory

Minister of Home Affairs, Kareem Musa, has weighed in on the recent travel advisory issued
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Belize Named One of the Best Eco-Friendly Places to Visit

Belize was named one of the Best Eco- Friendly Places to visit in 2024. Big
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European Union to Grant Schengen Visa Waiver for Belize in

The European Union will grant a Schengen visa waiver for Belize, but it is a
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Belize Ambassador Urges Caution at Northern Border Amid Immigration Documentation

The Ambassador of Belize to Mexico is urging Belizeans to be attentive when crossing the
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Love Crew Explores George Town Village as Part of Garifuna

Festivities in southern Belize leading up to the Garifuna Settlement Day celebration continued today, and
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US State Department Issues Level Two Warning for Americans Traveling

The US State Department has issued a level two warning for Americans who plan to
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Belize Tourism Board Promotes Belize as Dive Destination at International

The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) and various stakeholders from the tourism industry are in New
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Mexican Publication Names Belize Ideal Tourist Destination, Competing with Cancun

A Mexican publication has listed Belize as the ideal tourist destination. The article’s headline reads,
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Prime Minister Briceno Meets Multiple Cruise Lines in Miami

Tonight, in our continuous report of the Prime Minister’s recent meetings overseas, we bring you
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Belize’s Tourism Sector on the Path to Recovery Post-COVID-19

Belize’s tourism sector continues to rebound after being brought to its knees by the devastating
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Maya Island Air Implements Heightened Security Measures Following Stolen Plane

Temporary heightened security measures are being implemented at Maya Island Air following the saga of
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Garifuna Settlement Day Celebrations Promote Belize’s Orange Economy

It’s November, which means many Belizeans, at home and abroad, are gearing up to celebrate
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Quarter Billion Dollars in Philip Goldson International Airport Upgrade

Quarter billion dollars will be invested in the upgrade of the Philip Goldson International Airport
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Belize Prepares to Welcome First Superyacht to Boost Tourism

Belize is looking to welcome the first super yacht to its waters as part of
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Dangriga Town on the Path to Becoming Belize’s Premier Tourism

The culture capital, Dangriga Town, is in the process of being transformed into one of
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Update on Commerce Bight Port Development in Stann Creek

Where is The Briceno Administration on the development of Commerce Bight Port? The Port, which
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Ministry of Transport Pushes for Bus Upgrades

The Ministry of Transport has committed to working with bus operators to upgrade commuter buses
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Excellence in Tourism Recognized at Belize National Tourism Awards Gala

The Belize Tourism Board celebrated excellence in the industry over the weekend with its annual
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High-Level Belize Delegation Meets Cruise Line Executives in Miami

A high-level delegation of government ministers were in Miami, Florida, USA on Friday, meeting with
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Belize Seeking Funds to Replace Swing Bridge and Bel-Can Bridge

The government is looking to procure funds to replace two of Belize City’s major bridges,
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Belize Resorts Shine in Conde Nast Traveler’s Top 20 Resorts

Belize has scored big in the Conde Nast Traveler Viewer’s Choice awards, a global brand
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Belize Celebrates World Tourism Day with Focus on Sustainable Tourism

The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) has released a message from Minister Anthony Mahler on the
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Belize’s Family-Friendly Vacation Offerings Featured in International Travel Blog

Belize’s tourism product continues to make headlines on the world stage. Recently, the country  was
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Belize Featured in UK Business Magazine for Sustainable Tourism and

Belize has been featured in a magazine out of the United Kingdom.  The publication, Business
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UK Introduces Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) Requirement

Next year, Belizeans traveling to the United Kingdom will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)
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Belize Coast Guard Net Zero Team takes first place in

The Belize Tourism Board/Love Sea Kayak Challenge concluded yesterday in Coroazl Town after six days
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Belize Tourism Board Sponsors Prize in BBC Wildlife Photography Awards

The Belize Tourism Board is sponsoring one of the prizes for the British Broadcasting Corporation
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Portico Enterprises CEO Supports License Issuance Amidst Agreement Scrutiny

CEO of Portico Enterprises Limited, David Gegg, has issued a statement indicating that he nor
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Stake Bank Takes Legal Action Against Belize Government and Port

The aftermath of the leak of the Portico Definitive Agreement continues, even after the current
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Recino’s Wine House Net Zero Takes Lead in Love Belize

Team Recino’s Wine House Net Zero has captured first place in day one of the
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Sir Barry Bowen Municipal Airport Renovations Completed

The Belize Airport Authority says that renovations at the Sir Barry Bowen Municipal Airport have
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Belize Government Optimistic About Schengen Visa Waiver Approval from EU

The Government of Belize is hopeful that the member countries of the European Union will
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Belize Pursues Schengen Visa Waiver with European Union

During Prime Minister John Briceno’s recent trip abroad, he was in Belgium meeting with the
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Second Belize International Music and Food Festival Faces Mixed Reviews

The second Belize International Music and Food Festival has come and gone.  It brought a
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Leader of the Opposition Criticizes Excessive Investment in Music Festival

Leader of the Opposition, Moses Shyne Barrow, was not so positive in his feedback and
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Dangriga’s Mayor Aims to Transform the Town into a Thriving

Mayor Robert Mariano is taking action with the hope of transforming Dangriga into a tourism
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Belize City Comes Alive with Music, Food, and Basketball !

The old capital is buzzing with an influx of visitors and a fully loaded weekend
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International Artists Share Positive Messages at Belize Tourism Press Conference

This afternoon the Belize Tourism Board held a press conference at the Pickwick Club where
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Belize City Braces for Exciting 3-Day Weekend of Sports and

A 3-day weekend is fast approaching, but unlike the other long weekends, people will be
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Bachelors’ Inn Closed Amidst Tourism Board’s Crackdown on Hotel Standards

And while the operational hotels are booked this weekend, the Bachelors’ Inn will not be
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Alleged extortion case involving immigration officer reported at Philip Goldson

The Ministry of Immigration has received reports of an alleged extortion at the Philip Goldson
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Belize Tourism Board concludes tourism sector trainings in collaboration with

The Belize Tourism Board has closed the second cohort of the tourism sector trainings being
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Belize Tourism Board Launches Travel Agent Rewards Program for Bookings

The Belize Tourism Board has officially launched a travel agent rewards program.  The program is
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Will GOB grant Portico permission to make artificial land peninsula

Will the government grant Portico Enterprises the permission they need to create an artificial land
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Belize City Mayor Weighs In on Portico Project Debate

Belize City Mayor, Bernard Wagner also weighed in on the Portico saga.  Wagner says while
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Minister Espat comments on Portico project

Minister Julius Espat also gave his views on the Portico project and all that has
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Coastal Plane Highway Officially Opened Amid Rainy Conditions

You know is as the Coastal Road; Minister Dolores refers to it as the Manatee
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Belize Implements Visa Requirement for Haitian Nationals

Once upon a time, Haitian nationals did not need a visa to come to Belize. 
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Replacement of Haulover Bridge Expected to Finish by Year’s –

Another major project being undertaken by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development is the Haulover Bridge. 
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Immigration Office in Belmopan Processes Nearly 30,000 e-Passports in Eight

Close to thirty thousand e-passports were processed in the last eight months at the Immigration
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Female Football Athletes Return from Belize U.S. Visitor Sports Program

And while those young Ambassadors departed for the US, today five female football athletes returned
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Did the Leader of the Opposition go too far by

The Royal Caribbean Group (RCG) is not the only entity that Opposition Leader, Shyne Barrow,
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Adventurous Kayakers to Journey the Length of Belize’s Barrier Reef

A pair of dedicated athletes is venturing on a journey tomorrow to kayak the length
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As the Plot Thickens, The Prime Minister Will Not Be

As many revelations surface, and moves are being made in the battle of the Waterloo
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Dangriga Town Council Collaborates to Boost Tourism Potential

Dangriga Town Council has partnered with several departments to transform the municipality into a tourism
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Protest in Ladyville Village After Bus Service Owner Claims Political

This weekend, residents of Ladyville Village will be taking to the streets to protest after
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Prime Minister Briceno Discusses Climate Change and Regional Cooperation in

Prime Minister, John Briceno, recently returned from Nassau, Bahamas where he attended the Caribbean Leaders
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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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