Travel & Tourism
BermudAir launches nonstop Fort Lauderdale–Belize flights; four more routes to follow
BermudAir launched its inaugural service to Belize on Monday, October 26th, making it the newest airline to connect the country to the United States. The first flight from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, expands Belize’s air connectivity, with additional services from Boston, Massachusetts; Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina; and Tampa Bay and Orlando, Florida, scheduled to begin in December.
Travel & Tourism
Direct Flights from Germany to Belize to Begin in December 2027
Belize is scheduled to receive its first direct flights from Europe in December 2027, with Discover Airlines connecting Frankfurt, Germany, to Belize City. The seasonal service will operate twice weekly, on Thursdays and Sundays, from December through April.
Community and Society
Tourism Ministry expects rebound as Belize heads into high season
Belize’s tourism industry is heading into the final quarter of the year, ahead of the traditional high season. The Ministry of Tourism has acknowledged a decrease in overnight arrivals over the past three months. Still, it expects the industry to rebound with additional flights scheduled for the upcoming peak travel season and the possibility of a direct flight from Europe to Belize.
Travel & Tourism
Additional flights from Canada to Belize expected to boost tourist arrivals
While many in the tourism sector have reported challenges in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, they remain hopeful that the upcoming high season will bring improved business following the announcement of a new direct flight from Winnipeg, Canada, to Belize. Canadian carrier WestJet announced on July 20th that it will expand its network with new non-stop service to five destinations, including Belize, beginning December 14, 2026.
Business & Economy
June Overnight Tourism Arrivals Decline 5%; San Pedro Continues to Lead Belize’s Tourism Market
Belize recorded 41,940 overnight visitor arrivals in June 2026, according to the Belize Tourism Board's (BTB) latest Tourism Performance Dashboard. While the figure represents a 5.0% decline compared to June 2025, the data continues to highlight the country's reliance on the North American market and the importance of San Pedro as one of Belize's leading tourism destinations.
Travel
BermudAir Launches Five New Nonstop Routes to Belize
BermudAir announced on June 2, 2026, that it will launch five new nonstop flights from the United States to Belize beginning December 20, 2026, marking a significant expansion of direct air access to the Central American nation. The Bermuda-based premium leisure carrier will introduce service from Boston, Raleigh-Durham, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando Sanford, and St. Petersburg/Tampa, operating two to three times weekly through May 2, 2027.
Travel & Tourism
JetBlue becomes second airline to suspend Belize flights
American low-cost airline JetBlue ended its service between Belize City and New York City on May 21, 2026, as part of a restructuring plan aimed at improving profitability. The suspension of its three weekly flights, which began in 2023, is expected to impact travelers from the United States East Coast seeking a direct route to Belize. This marks the second airline this month to withdraw from the Jewel, following Spirit Airlines' discontinuation of its Belize service on May 2nd.
Travel & Tourism
Belize records steady tourism growth in first quarter of 2026
Belize’s tourism sector has kicked off 2026 with consistent performance, recording 187,290 overnight visitor arrivals between January and March. According to preliminary data from the Belize Tourism Board, arrivals showed steady growth over the three-month period, increasing from 59,164 in January to 59,231 in February, and reaching 68,895 in March.
Community and Society
Caribbean Tourism Leaders Gather in San Pedro for Sustainability Talks
San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, hosted the 2026 Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development under the theme “Tourism in Full Color,” highlighting the integration of the blue, green, and orange economies into a sustainable development path. The conference, held from April 27th to 30th, welcomed more than 300 delegates from 29 countries.
Community and Society
Tour guide graduation honors San Pedro’s tourism pioneers
During the recent graduation of new tour guides in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, held on March 20th, a group of veteran tourism pioneers was recognized for their decades of contribution to the island’s tourism industry. The honored were acknowledged for their contributions to the development of San Pedro’s tourism product and for their continued dedication to the sector.
Travel & Tourism
San Pedro Concerns Highlighted in BTIA Meeting with Tourism Minister
On Monday, March 16th, the Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) Board of Directors, representing each district in the country, along with its Executive Committee, attended an in-person meeting with the Honorable Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism. San Pedro Chapter Chairwoman Melanie Paz represented Ambergris Caye interests. The meeting focused on urgent tourism challenges across the country, with San Pedro and Caye Caulker highlighted as particularly vulnerable amid ongoing infrastructure development.