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Melanie Paz
Travel & Tourism
BTB Reports 7.3% Decline in Overnight Visitors in the Last Two Months
Belize’s tourism sector has experienced a notable downturn in overnight arrivals during April and May. According to the latest statistics released by the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) on their “Tourism Performance Dashboard,” the figures show a concerning trend. The most striking data point comes from May 2025, which recorded 41,074 overnight visitor arrivals, a 7.3% decrease compared to May 2024, when arrivals stood at 44,313.
Community and Society
BTIA Holds 35th Annual General Meeting
On Thursday, December 3rd the Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) held their 35th Annual General Meeting.
Business & Economy
Tour Operator oversaturation discussed at monthly San Pedro Tour Operators Association meeting
The San Pedro Tour Operators Association (SPTOA) held its general meeting on Tuesday, February 11th inside the Hol Chan Marine Reserve conference room to address the issue of tour operator oversaturation on the island. The discussion included recommendations on how the organization can work hand in hand with the local authorities when granting trade licenses to new tour operators and what can be the best mechanism to mitigate the saturation that is beginning to affect stakeholders.
Community and Society
Two more fire trucks for San Pedro Town!
Two additional fire trucks were handed over to the San Pedro Fire Department on Thursday, December 12th, bringing the current fleet to a total of four trucks.
Travel & Tourism
Melanie Paz elected national President of BTIA 2019 – 2020
San Pedrana Melanie Paz was elected as the new president 2019-2021 of the Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) during its 33rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Belize City on Thursday, December 6th.
Community and Society
Oxygen concentrator donated to Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II
The Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II is the recipient of an oxygen concentrator, donated by Rosita Ayuso in memory of her late husband Ralf Sturmberg.
Community and Society
San Pedro residents plan fundraising event for Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II
A fundraiser to assist the Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II with much needed medical equipment is being organized for Sunday, December 10th at Caribbean Villas, south of San Pedro Town.
Community and Society
San Pedro Lions Club makes donation to Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II
On Tuesday, November 7th, the Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II welcomed the donation of medical supplies from the San Pedro Lions Club via the Wilmington City Council in North Carolina USA.