Travel & Tourism
Several Ambergris Caye hotels recognized with ‘Tourism Gold Standard’ certification
Island hotels with Gold Standard Certification are Victoria House Resort and Spa, Portofino Beach Resort, Ramon’s Village Resort, Playa de Sala, Grand Caribe Property Management Ltd, Cayo Espanto Island Resort, El Pescador Lodge and Villas, Drift Inn, Escape Away Belize, Plantacion de Sueños, Sandbar Beachfront Hostel, Xanadu Island Resort and Casa Nova Cabañas Ltd.
Travel & Tourism
Philip Goldson International Airport set to open October 1st
With the announcement of Abbott Labs' successful rapid antigen test, PM Barrow declared that October 1st is the definitive opening date for the PGIA.
Community and Society
San Pedro’s Dr. Javier Canul among winners of the Essential Workers Competition
Congratulations to Dr. Javier Canul, one of 4 who won a prize package via the Belizean Traveller Campaign’s Essential Workers Competition.
Health
Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation denies arrival of private flight with Texan investors to Belize
Heredia, head of Civil Aviation, has refuted allegations that a private flight landed in the country with potential investors traveling to the island.
Travel & Tourism
Ramon’s Village Resort on Ambergris Caye becomes a Certified Autism Center
Guests with autism and other sensory needs can now participate in activities like scuba diving during their stay at newly certified Ramon’s Village Resort.
Business & Economy
Opening of PGIA and schools postponed; increase in COVID-19 cases could lead to quarantine of Ambergris Caye and Orange Walk
With an apparent increase of COVID-19 cases in Orange Walk and Ambergris Caye, PM Barrow has announced that the anticipated August 15th re-opening of the PGIA is off.
Community and Society
Reopening of the PGIA and Schools Delayed
Today at a press conference held in Belize City, it was announced that due to a spike in the number of COVID-19 cases in three districts, there will be a delay in the reopening of the Philip Goldson International Airport (PGIA).
Community and Society
BTB’s Belizean Traveller Campaign to highlight essential workers for their hard work during the pandemic
Dr. Javier Canul and PC Harris Gabourel of San Pedro are among nominees of the BTB Belizean Traveller campaign's Essential Workers Competition.
