Business & Economy
BTB waives Tour Operators’ license renewal fee
License fees for all currently licensed tour operators will be waived by the BTB to help those badly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Travel & Tourism
BTB releases its 2019 Belize Travel & Tourism Statistics Digest
The Belize Travel & Tourism Statistics Digest is a digitally interactive publication produced by the BTB in an effort to provide the Tourism Industry with the latest reports on tourism trends. Tourism has developed into one of Belize’s main industries and has become the country’s number one foreign exchange earner. Tourism statistics allow the BTB, tourism stakeholders, and other industry partners to analyze the growth of the tourism sector in comparison to previous years.
Travel & Tourism
GOB introduces new amended SI on the present Quarantine Regulations 2020
It is official: SI 149 is an amended version of rules that allow more people in restaurants, changes to air travel requirements for tourists and residents.
Business & Economy
New SI to allow tourists free movement, more persons in restaurants, and no more mandatory quarantine for returnees
To boost the tourism industry and deliver a degree of fairness among visitors and Belizeans alike, a new SI coming into effect on Monday, October 19th won't confine tourists to Gold Standard hotels & Belizeans/permanent residents will not be required to undergo a 10-day quarantine.
Travel & Tourism
Belize holds first virtual trip with Canadian Press
In the face of the COVID-19 crisis and in preparation for the reopening of the PGIA, the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) recognized the importance of reaching out to potential visitors in its key target markets using the various international media outlets. It was against this backdrop, that the BTB held its first ever virtual trip for the Canadian press on September 22, 24, 29 and October 1, 2020. The main objective of the virtual press trip was to provide a virtual experience for journalists to learn about Belize’s recovery plan, meet with key industry partners and embrace Belize’s great outdoors while at home.
Travel & Tourism
BTB reminds returnees and tourists of protocols for movement within the country
Protocols for Belizeans and legal residents are to self-isolate for ten days, while tourists are not to leave the premises of their approved Gold Standard accommodations.
Travel & Tourism
The San Pedro Sun owners document their return travel process to Belize
On October 3rd, SPSun owners Ron and Tamara Sniffin were excited to return to Belize and document their experience, including advice to future travelers.
Health
New PGIA Entry Requirements for Belizeans and Permanent Residents
All Belizeans and permanent residents of Belize planning their arrival via the Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (PGIA) must:
Complete the Belize Travel Health App and save the QR Code and TRIP number issued to show the airline at check-in and upon entry to Belize. The results can be printed or saved on a mobile device.
http://reporting.covid19.bz:8080/apex/f?p=141:2
Belizean nationals and permanent residents do not need register to enter Belize – only download and complete questions on the Belize Health Travel App.
