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Belize Tourism Board
Travel & Tourism
San Pedro ranks fourth among top islands in Central & South America
San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, has been ranked as the fourth-best island in Central and South America in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2025. The results were released on Tuesday, October 7th, following votes from thousands of readers worldwide who selected their preferred destinations across several travel categories.
Environment
Sargassum Crisis Back to Red Phase in San Pedro
The San Pedro Town Council downgraded the Sargassum Response to the yellow phase on September 17th, signaling a reduction in the seaweed influx on the island’s beaches. However, on September 24th, the response was upgraded back to the red phase following another significant increase in sargassum. This comes after months of intensive cleanup efforts triggered by record-breaking blooms earlier in the year, which heavily impacted San Pedro and other coastal communities.
Travel & Tourism
United Airlines Expands Service to Belize for the Holiday Season
The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) is pleased to announce the return and expansion of United Airlines’ service to Belize for the upcoming high season, providing greater access for both Belize’s diaspora returning home and international travelers seeking a getaway.
Community and Society
Relocated Artisan Market to Open Before Year-End
The relocation of the San Pedro Artisan Market is progressing steadily, with plans to inaugurate the new site before the end of 2025. The project aims to improve facilities for local artisans and enhance the tourist experience in San Pedro, in line with the government’s commitment to supporting small businesses while boosting tourism.
Environment
Escalating Sargassum Crisis Affecting Both Economy and Environment
Belize’s coastal communities, particularly San Pedro, are facing an overwhelming influx of sargassum seaweed, which threatens marine ecosystems and the tourism industry. Since early this year, beaches have been covered in thick mats of decaying seaweed. At the same time, nutrient-rich runoff from decomposing sargassum has led to a worrying increase in marine life mortality.
Travel & Tourism
Spirit Airlines to Launch Direct Flights Between Belize City and Fort Lauderdale
The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) announced on Tuesday, August 5, that Spirit Airlines will begin direct flights to Belize from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, starting on November 21. This announcement follows an initial mention by the Minister of Tourism, the Honorable Anthony Mahler. The low-cost U.S. carrier will operate flights on Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
Community and Society
Grand Resort & Residences to Boost Belize City Hospitality
A new chapter in Belize City’s hospitality scene was celebrated in style on August 2nd, as The Grand Resort & Residences held its highly anticipated soft opening with an exclusive poolside gala. The event brought together approximately 200 distinguished guests, including government officials, tourism leaders, business executives, and community partners, to witness the dawn of what is poised to become a landmark destination in Belize City.
Travel & Tourism
Tourism Slows Across San Pedro as Businesses Adjust for Off-Season
The low tourism season in Belize typically begins in June, coinciding with the start of the rainy season. A brief uptick in visitors is usually seen in July during the annual lobster festivals, but afterward, tourist arrivals decline. This year is no exception, with several businesses, particularly hotels, noticing a drop in occupancy. The trend has also affected restaurants and souvenir shops, prompting many to begin planning for the slow months ahead until the high season resumes in November. While some establishments intend to close temporarily, others are shifting focus to attract local tourists.
