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.
Travel & Tourism
First set of visitors arrive on Ambergris Caye
The number of arrivals to Belize over the weekend is expected to reach a little over 700 persons. The majority of these travellers are Belizeans and permanent residents, who are returning home.
Travel & Tourism
BTB hosts PGIA media tour
The BTB and MOH have implemented a 7-stage process by which tourists and Belizeans will be screened for COVID-19 while passing through the PGIA.
Travel & Tourism
Belize Officially Reopens International Airport to Leisure Travel
Travelers planning to visit Belize in 2020-2021 can choose from a new schedule of year-round, non-stop flights offered by American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Airlines. Beginning Oct. 1, Belize will welcome non-stop flights from Miami (via American Airlines) and Houston (via United Airlines). Similarly, Delta Airlines will resume flights on Nov. 20 with non-stop service from Atlanta. The restoration of direct-flight service enables visitors to get to Belize in approximately three hours or less.
Health
Travel updates on entry protocols to Belize; new quarantine facility operating in mountain pine ridge
Belize officially reopens October 1st, and the Belize Tourism Board (BTB), as well as the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Foreign Affairs have put forth the most updated entry requirements for what is being called Phase 3.
Business & Economy
Stakeholders discuss enforcement plan to monitor tour activities at sea
Tour Operators, guides, the Belize Port Authority, Police and Hol Chan Marine Reserve members met to discuss enforcement in upholding BTB’s Gold Standard regulations.
Travel & Tourism
BTB releases updated Traveller classifications and entry protocols for Belize
The updated requirements apply to foreign tourists, Belizeans/residents, investors, and foreign second-home owners traveling to Belize starting October 1.
Travel & Tourism
BTB’s “Safety Corridor” measures raise concern among industry stakeholders
The BTIA has responded to the Safety Corridor Process Flow Guidelines issued by the BTB - questioning the protocols and suggesting alternatives to move the tourism industry forward.