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Travel & Tourism
Aruna officially opens as San Pedro’s newest eco-resort
On Friday, April 11th, Ambergris Caye's newest resort officially opened its doors. Located 1.3 miles west of San Pedro Town, Aruna Resort is an eco-luxury development that aims to diversify the accommodation options available on the island. The opening events included a brief welcome ceremony, a ribbon cutting ceremony, and a guest mixer at the on-site over-the-water restaurant, Akasha.
Community and Society
BEL shares with Ambergris Caye stakeholders new power expansion plan
On Wednesday, November 29th, Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) engaged San Pedro Ambergris Caye stakeholders in an informative session about the company's power generation expansion plan. The project, dubbed BEL's Generation Expansion Plan, outlined the strategic initiatives to meet the growing power demands of Ambergris Caye and avoid an energy crisis on the island.
Environment
San Pedro stakeholders meet to address the alarming sargassum situation
On Wednesday, May 11th, concerned stakeholders and residents of San Pedro Town attended a meeting held in the conference room of the San Pedro Town Council to discuss ideas on how to tackle the issue of sargassum. The increase in the influx of the brown seaweed has become alarming, threatening the tourism industry, and promoting the National Sargassum Task Force to ask destinations like San Pedro to submit a plan of action. The meeting discussed several ideas and included a presentation on how experts are dealing with the situation in Mexico.
Business & Economy
Despite COVID-19 challenges, tourism is bouncing back
The current high tourism season is reportedly experiencing a good reception, with many stakeholders across the country reporting one of the busiest periods since the pandemic began in 2020. Although businesswise, things may be looking better, the new COVID-19 variants are a growing concern once again. With the increase in infections, potential visitors may think twice and hold off on making reservations or postpone their trips. There is also the concern to keep staff COVID-19 free. Stakeholders have been discussing better ways to deal with tourists testing positive, suggesting new ideas that would benefit both visitors and hotels.
Community and Society
Miss Earth 2021 asks San Pedranos to take care of their natural resources
After being crowned with the prestigious title, Miss Earth 2021, Belizean Destiny Wagner, 25, is home. The Belizean queen plans to visit various areas in the country, including San Pedro Town. Knowing the island’s sensitive surroundings, Wagner is asking San Pedranos to protect and preserve their natural resources.
Travel & Tourism
BTB Launches Belizean Traveler Campaign to Boost Domestic Tourism
On May 14th, 2021, the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) launched its Belizean Traveller Campaign – the organization’s signature event that aims to boost domestic tourism by encouraging Belizeans to be tourists in their own country.
Travel & Tourism
BTB encourages local tourism via the Belizean Traveller campaign
To encourage domestic tourism in the country, the Belize Tourism Board (BTB), for the fourth consecutive time, launched its ‘Belizean Traveller' campaign on Thursday, August 15th in Belize City. The project is a joint venture with the Belize Hotel Association (BHA), and aims to allow Belizeans to be tourists in their country via attractive discounts at top hotels.
Community and Society
The BTB and BHA award scholarships to ten outstanding Belizean students
Ten outstanding Belizean students received scholarship awards from the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) and the Belize Hotel Association (BHA) during a joint award ceremony held at the Biltmore Plaza Hotel in Belize City on Wednesday, August 14th.