Tourism

August 18, 2026 No Comment

BTB Stakeholders Explore New Ideas for Belize’s Tourism Sector

The Belize Tourism Board is exploring new ideas and pathways to sustain Belize’s tourism product

July 30, 2026 No Comment

Belize Hotel Association Launches Insurance Plan for Hospitality Workers

The Belize Hotel Association is introducing a new benefit of greater support and protection for

July 14, 2026 No Comment

BTB Gives Students Behind-the-Scenes Look at Cruise Industry Careers

Forty students from secondary schools across Belize are preparing to board the Carnival Liberty tomorrow

June 30, 2026 No Comment

Efrén Pérez Re-Elected FEDECATUR President

With his recent re-election as Pro Tempore President of FEDECATUR, Belize’s Efrén Pérez says he

June 26, 2026 No Comment

Tourism Entrepreneurs Receive Grants to Grow Sustainable Businesses

At Biltmore Plaza in Belize City, the Sustainable and Inclusive Belize (SAIB) hosted a ceremony in which tourism

June 17, 2026 No Comment

Belize Looks to Trinidad and Tobago Model to Grow Creative

Belize is working to strengthen its cultural and creative industries after a recent exchange visit

June 11, 2026 No Comment

Belize Promotes Tourism at Mundo Maya Fair in Mexico

Belize had representation at one of the region’s premier tourism events earlier this month. The

June 4, 2026 No Comment

More Water Taxi Fare Hikes Likely as Fuel Costs Continue

Can Belizeans expect to see another increase in water taxi prices? According to Minister of

June 4, 2026 No Comment

Belize Retains Regional Tourism Leadership as Efren Pérez Secures New

The FEDECATUR Board of Directors has confirmed Efren Pérez for another term as President of

May 21, 2026 No Comment

Tourism Stakeholders Weigh In on Belize’s Migration Policy

Meanwhile, yesterday, the ministry met with tourism stakeholders yesterday as consultations continue for Belize’s first

May 11, 2026 No Comment

International Travel Publication Highlights Belize Tourism Boom Heading Into 2026

An international travel publication is highlighting Belize as one of the region’s strongest tourism performers

April 28, 2026 No Comment

Regional Leaders Push Sustainable Tourism at Ambergris Caye Conference

Day two of the Caribbean Tourism Organization Sustainable Tourism Conference 2026 was experienced on Ambergris

April 28, 2026 No Comment

Belize Hosts Regional Sustainable Tourism Conference for the First Time

Belize is tonight taking center stage in regional tourism, as it hosts, for the very

April 15, 2026 No Comment

Health Ministry Launches Cruise and Food Safety Training

The Ministry of Health and Wellness, in partnership with the Caribbean Public Health Agency, has

March 19, 2026 No Comment

PACT and BTB Launch New Protected Areas Tourism Program

The Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT) and the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) have officially launched

March 16, 2026 No Comment

North Front Street Revamped into New Belize City Fish Fry

One of Belize City’s central commercial spaces on North Front Street has been transformed into

February 27, 2026 No Comment

Belize to Host CTO Sustainable Tourism Conference in San Pedro

Belize will welcome an internationally recognized tourism leader when the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) hosts

February 23, 2026 No Comment

Tuk Tuk Belize Launches First Fully Electric Tour Vehicle in

Belize City residents and visitors now have a greener way to explore the Old Capital

February 12, 2026 No Comment

Belize Prepares to Launch Unified National Country Brand

Belize is moving closer to unveiling a unified national identity as final preparations are underway

February 12, 2026 No Comment

Tourism Minister Meets Major Cruise Executives in Miami

Minister of Tourism, Youth, Sports and Diaspora Relations Anthony Mahler this week met with senior

February 9, 2026 No Comment

Belize Tourism Board Honors New Culinary Certification Graduates

The Belize Tourism Board today hosted its Culinary Certification Ceremony, honoring a new group of

February 4, 2026 No Comment

Elderly US Tourist Dies During Hol Chan Snorkeling Trip

A vacation for an elderly couple from Omaha, Nebraska, USA ended in tragedy on January

January 26, 2026 No Comment

New Punta Gorda Visitor Center Opens to Boost Tourism in

A new visitor center has officially opened in Punta Gorda Town, a project realized through

January 21, 2026 No Comment

Tourism Minister Pushes for More Direct International Flights to Belize

Minister of Tourism Anthony Mahler says intense lobbying and negotiations are underway to secure additional

January 21, 2026 No Comment

Tourism Minister Anthony Mahler Predicts Record Arrivals for Belize in

Tourism Minister Anthony Mahler says Belize is poised for record-breaking tourist arrivals in 2026, despite

January 12, 2026 No Comment

Belize Mourns Passing of Conservation and Sportfishing Advocate Mike Heusner

Tonight, the country also mourns the passing of Michael “Mike” Heusner, a well-known figure in

January 7, 2026 No Comment

Benque mayor outlines vision to transform town into culture-based tourism

Mayor Jorge Rosales says he envisions a future where Benque Viejo del Carmen becomes a

December 11, 2025 No Comment

Belize Orders Cruise Ships to Close Casinos While Docked

In a strategic shift aimed at strengthening Belize’s tourism economy, cruise ships are now required

December 10, 2025 No Comment

Belize Showcases Strong Taiwan Partnership in Regional Tourism Talks

Belize’s commitment to strengthening regional cooperation and its long-standing partnership with Taiwan was highlighted during

December 10, 2025 No Comment

Belize Cruise Tourism Sees Strong Growth and High Passenger Demand

Belize’s cruise tourism industry is enjoying a strong year, bringing a significant number of international

December 9, 2025 No Comment

New Air Canada Montreal Route Expands Belize’s Global Travel Links

Belize has expanded its international air connectivity with the arrival of the inaugural Air Canada

November 27, 2025 No Comment

Visiting Chinese national seeks help from government after being robbed

A Chinese tourist whose passports were stolen in a daylight robbery in Belize City is

November 26, 2025 No Comment

Tourism Sector Reports Strong Visitor Growth Exceeding Pre-Pandemic Levels

Top officials from Belize’s tourism sector convened today for a press briefing and lunch, offering

November 18, 2025 No Comment

Spirit Airlines to Launch First Fort Lauderdale–Belize Nonstop Flight Friday

Friday November 21 will mark the highly anticipated launch of Spirit Airline’s first nonstop flight

October 8, 2025 No Comment

Stakeholders Unite to Strengthen Tourism Safety Measures in Belize

Some 70 stakeholders drawn from various sectors descended on the Biltmore Plus to step up tourism

October 3, 2025 No Comment

Belize to Launch National Brand to Boost Global Recognition

Belize will now soon be identified by its unique brand to be featured on the

September 23, 2025 No Comment

United Airlines Expands Flights to Belize for High Season Travel

The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) has announced the return and expansion of United Airlines’ service

August 13, 2025 No Comment

Tourism Board launches its 5-year national strategy plan

Belize’s Tourism Police Unit is set for a major expansion, with plans to grow its

August 7, 2025 No Comment

Belize Records Boost in July Overnight Tourism Arrivals

Belize saw a boost in overnight tourism for the month of July 2025 compared to

August 6, 2025 No Comment

Spirit Airlines to Launch Fort Lauderdale–Belize Route This November

Yesterday, we announced that Spirit Airlines will begin servicing Belize later this year with direct

July 23, 2025 No Comment

Publisher Forecasts Tourism in Belize to Soar in 2025

The popular publisher, Travel and Tour World (TTW) has forecast Belize to achieve unprecedented success

July 11, 2025 No Comment

Belize Battles Worst Sargassum Invasion Yet as PM Considers Emergency

From coast to coast, Belize is facing what may be considered its most severe sargassum

July 10, 2025 No Comment

Tourism Push Continues With Plans to Add Hundreds of Hotel

The tourism industry in Belize is looking to further expand via the installation of hundreds

July 4, 2025 No Comment

Government Eyes New Flights Amid Dip in Visitor Arrivals

Tourism figures have seen a decline in recent weeks despite a spike in the early

July 4, 2025 No Comment

Government to Upgrade Secret Beach Infrastructure

The Ministry of Infrastructure Development is working with its tourism counterparts in upgrading and improving

July 3, 2025 No Comment

Tourism Sector Showing Strong Recovery, Belize Hotel Association Reports at

The Belize Hotel Association (BHA) held its Annual General Meeting earlier today, bringing together key

June 19, 2025 No Comment

UDP Hosts Press Conference on National Issues

The United Democratic Party (UDP) convened a press conference earlier today to address a wide

June 3, 2025 No Comment

Belize Takes Helm of Central American Tourism Federation for 2025–26

The Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) proudly announced today that Belize has assumed the Pro

May 29, 2025 No Comment

Opposition Leader Says Tourism Sector Still Struggling Despite Government Claims

Leader of the Opposition (LOTO), Tracy Panton, claims that the country’s tourism sector is not

May 13, 2025 No Comment

American Tourist Dies During Dive Trip Off Lighthouse Reef

A tragic incident yesterday led to an American tourist losing his life during a diving

May 8, 2025 No Comment

Tourism Leaders Gather at B.O.O.M. Forum

The country’s tourism stakeholders converged at the Belize Civic Center today for the annual Building

April 29, 2025 No Comment

Fishing Celebrity Nick Stanczyk Visits Ambergris Caye and Meets Locals

Accomplished YouTuber and fishing celebrity Nick Stanczyk was in Belize. The well respected American fishing

April 15, 2025 No Comment

Belize Showcases Culture, Economy, and Sustainability at Expo 2025 Japan

Belize has officially marked its presence at the highly anticipated Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan,

March 26, 2025 No Comment

Carbon Monoxide Blamed for Deaths of Three US Tourists in

Carbon monoxide poisoning – this has been declared the cause of the deaths of the

March 21, 2025 No Comment

Belize Tourism Board Celebrates Women Leaders in Tourism with “She

In commemoration of Women’s Month, the Belize Tourism Board is hosting a special event honoring

January 24, 2025 No Comment

Government Approves Corona Beer Imports, Sparking Local Industry Concerns

The government has greenlighted the importation of 1500 cases of Corona beer, sparking concerns from

January 17, 2025 No Comment

NICH Justifies Archaeological Site Fee Hike Amid Tour Guides’ Maintenance

The National Institute of Culture and History (NICH) hopes the recent uptick in entrance fees

January 13, 2025 No Comment

Tourism Sector Boasts Record Growth Following Aggressive Marketing Campaigns

The Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations has boasted a steady growth in the sector

January 6, 2025 No Comment

Belize Shines in UK Publications as a Premier Nature and

Belize’s tourism marketing efforts in the United Kingdom started the New Year with a bang,

December 16, 2024 No Comment

San Jose Succotz Gets New Tourism Hub Near Xunantunich

Over the weekend, the government opened a newly renovated welcome center in San Jose Succotz,

December 6, 2024 No Comment

BTB Hosts First-Ever Tourism Security Summit to Address Safety Concerns

It may have gone under the radar, but over sixty tourism stakeholders participated in the

November 27, 2024 No Comment

Cabinet Approves Infrastructure Upgrades and Tourism Enhancements for Punta Gorda

Cabinet has announced two major decisions geared at boosting tourism and economic activity in southern

November 25, 2024 No Comment

BTB Inaugurates Visitor and Culture Center in Seine Bight to

The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) inaugurated a visitor and culture center yesterday in Seine Bight

November 6, 2024 No Comment

Turneffe Atoll Sustainability Association Launches “Visit Turneffe” App to Promote

Today, the Turneffe Atoll Sustainability Association (TASA), launched the “Visit Turneffe” app. The app is

October 28, 2024 No Comment

Government Holds Information Session on Tourism Development in Punta Gorda

The Government of Belize recently held an information session in the south, to apprise residents

October 17, 2024 No Comment

Public Consultation Held on Proposed Marina Development in Punta Gorda

The Belize Tourism Board and the Punta Gorda Town Council held a public consultation last

October 7, 2024 No Comment

Muy’Ono Resorts Celebrates Philanthropic Milestone, Supporting Belize’s Humanitarian Efforts

Muy’Ono Resorts, a collection of eight hotels in Belize, celebrated a milestone today in their

October 7, 2024 No Comment

Belize Bird Festival Draws Hundreds, Showcases Nation’s Rich Avian Biodiversity

Belize boasts over six hundred bird species, and over the weekend local and international bird

October 3, 2024 No Comment

Belize Win Big at Conde Naste Traveler Awards

Belize continues to make its mark on the global tourism scene after it captured multiple

October 1, 2024 No Comment

Belize Shines on Global Stage, Hosting World Sustainable Travel Awards

On Friday, Belize became the talk of the global tourism community as it hosted the

September 27, 2024 No Comment

Belize Tourism Board Celebrates World Tourism Day 2024, Emphasizes Peace

Today, the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) joined the world in celebrating World Tourism Day 2024,

September 27, 2024 No Comment

San Pedro Vendors Protest Relocation of Artisan Market, Citing Tourist

Several vendors and fishermen from La Isla Bonita gathered this morning to demonstrate against the

September 27, 2024 No Comment

Senator for Labor Unions says Stakebank Acquisition Could Have Been

The Prime Minister has responded to the National Trade Union Congress of Belize’s three-page letter

September 2, 2024 No Comment

Feinstein Group Rejects Government’s Compulsory Acquisition of Stake Bank

Tonight, the Feinstein Group is rejecting the government’s compulsory acquisition of a disputed portion of

August 30, 2024 No Comment

FECTAB Slams Government’s Stake Bank Acquisition, Advocates for Port of

The Federation of Cruise Tourism Associations of Belize (FECTAB) is outraged by the Government of

August 28, 2024 No Comment

Briceno’s Administration Moves to Acquire Stake Bank Extension

Prime Minister John Briceno returned home yesterday from his working visit to Guatemala. Today, he

August 26, 2024 No Comment

Tourism Minister to open to working with Opposition Leader in

Tourism Minister, Anthony Mahler, indicated today that he has no problem working with the opposition

August 20, 2024 No Comment

Mexican Delegation Visits Belize to Strengthen Trade and Tourism Ties

A Mexican delegation is in Belize meeting with local officials in agriculture, foreign trade and

August 9, 2024 No Comment

Groundbreaking Ceremony at Commerce Bight Pier Marks New Era for

The Commerce Bight Pier was the site for a ground breaking ceremony this afternoon in

August 9, 2024 No Comment

Fundraiser Launched for 15-Year-Old Shark Attack Victim’s Recovery

On Wednesday we brought you the story of 15-year-old Sofia Carlson, a tourist who was

August 2, 2024 No Comment

Last Day to Vote in World Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality

Today is the last chance to vote in the inaugural World Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality

July 29, 2024 No Comment

Tour Guides Protest Fee Increase at Hol Chan Marine Reserve

Tonight, several tour guides are up in arms over an increase in park fees at

June 25, 2024 No Comment

Caye Caulker Island Hosts Annual Lobster Fest Celebrating Local Cuisine

Each year, Caye Caulker Island transforms into a seafood lover’s paradise as it hosts the

June 19, 2024 No Comment

Belize Nominated for Multiple Awards at Inaugural World Sustainable Travel

The list of nominees has been released for the first World Sustainable Travel and Hospitality

May 25, 2024 No Comment

Belize Showcased at Caribbean Travel Marketplace in Jamaica

Belize was represented in Montego Bay, Jamaica, at the Caribbean Travel Marketplace. President of the

May 16, 2024 No Comment

International Group Completes Expedition to Belize’s Highest Peak, Doyle’s Delight

Close to two dozen visitors have completed an expedition at Belize’s highest peak. Doyle’s Delight

May 15, 2024 No Comment

Belize Tourism Board Set to Launch Elevate Training Academy for

The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) is preparing to launch a new training school to help

May 2, 2024 No Comment

Belizean Hotels Shine in TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice Awards 2024

Several Belizean hotels have received international recognition through TripAdvisor. The well-known travel platform selected several

May 1, 2024 No Comment

San Pedro Hit by Power Outage Amid BEL Technical Woes:

San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, experienced an unplanned power outage this morning due to technical problems

April 17, 2024 No Comment

Belize Showcases Tourism Sector at Central American Travel Market

Stakeholders in Belize’s tourism sector are representing the country this week at the Belize is

April 11, 2024 No Comment

Belize Tourism Board Hosts BOOM Conference to Assess Industry Performance

The Belize Tourism Board held its third annual BOOM conference today, to discuss the tourism

April 11, 2024 No Comment

Canadian Travel Advisory Raises Concerns for Belize Tourism Sector

After Belize declared a 30-day State of Emergency on March 28, the Government of Canada

March 22, 2024 No Comment

Tourism Sector Expects Significant Growth in 2024, Minister Reports

The Ministry of Tourism is expecting a major jump in tourism numbers for 2024, which

March 15, 2024 No Comment

Stake Bank Enters Receivership: Feinstein Group’s Ambitious Cruise Port Project

Five years after breaking ground for what was to be a state-of-the-art cruise docking port,

March 5, 2024 No Comment

Belize Tourism Board Forecasts Record-Breaking Year for Overnight Visitor Arrivals

The Belize Tourism Board says that 2024 is shaping up to be a record-breaking year

February 6, 2024 No Comment

Belize Tourism Board Revises Master Plan in Response to Pandemic:

The Belize Tourism Board is has revised its tourism master plan for the country. The

January 23, 2024 No Comment

Belize Tourism Shines at Denver Travel & Adventure Show

The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) took center stage at the Denver Travel & Adventure Show

January 19, 2024 No Comment

Ministry of Tourism Forecasts Tourism Numbers Expected to Surpass Pre-Pandemic

The Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations expects this year’s tourism numbers to surpass pre-pandemic

January 19, 2024 No Comment

Agriculture and Tourism Ministries Collaborate to Boost Agri-Tourism Sector

The Ministries of Agriculture and Tourism are collaborating to support small farmers by establishing an

January 18, 2024 No Comment

Fort George Artisan Alley Renovation Project Officially Inaugurated by Belize

The Belize Tourism Board’s (BTB) efforts to renovate the Fort George tourism Zone is well

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