Travel & Tourism
Global Sustainable Tourism Council Assessment Conducted in Belize City
The Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation (MTCA), the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) and the Belize Tourism Industry Association through the World Wildlife Fund partnered with the George Washington University International Institute of Tourism Studies to conduct a Sustainable Destination Assessment for Belize City, using the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) sustainable tourism criteria.
Travel & Tourism
BTIA goes ‘Green” for Greater Profits
Belize tourism must protect the natural environment which is our prime attraction, and will help to market Belize as a sustainable destination, avowed John Burgos, President of the Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA), as the BTIA launched its Sustainable Tourism Project at the Belize Best Western Biltmore Plaza Hotel in Belize City on Friday morning, May 31.
Travel & Tourism
Tropic Air welcomes another new Cessna 208B Grand Caravan Ex
In a "$5 million vote of confidence in the continued growth of tourism in Belize", a new Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX aircraft has made its way into the Tropic Air fleet!
Business & Economy
BETEX 2019 takes tourism professionals on the road
Sponsored by the Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA), Belize Tourism Board (BTB) and Tropic Air Belize, the expo engaged the group of travel buyers in an adventure across Belize to enjoy cultural rhythms and food in key destinations, experience the country’s natural attractions and activities, network one-on-one with the people, engage in business conversations during three sessions of scheduled meetings, participate in site inspections, and much more.
Business & Economy
Wyndham Debuts Trademark Collection in Latin America with Opening of Costa Blu Beach Resort
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,200 hotels across more than 80 countries, today announced the arrival of its Trademark Collection® by Wyndham soft-brand to Latin America and the Caribbean with the addition of the Costa Blu Beach Resort in Belize.
Business & Economy
New Architectural details unveiled for Marriott Hotel, Ambergris Caye
Seeking to embrace Belize’s rich British colonial history and the architecture of that era, Nagel, Cobb and the rest of the ECI team partnered with Rafael Amuchastegui and his firm, RAD Architecture, to make the Marriott a magnificent monument on the island.
Business & Economy
Construction Officially Underway At Tropic Air’s New $1Million Caye Caulker Terminal
Tropic Air Caye Caulker's new 1600sq ft terminal will be built over ten months at a cost of BZ$1 Million. It was designed by Javier Alamilla of NUDE Architecture and will be built by Medina's Construction.
Entertainment
The Dirty Martini – a cool place to chill with your favorite cocktail
Located south of town at the Mahogany Bay Village, Dirty Martini is a cozy and inviting bar perfect for relaxing, socializing and maybe even watching some sports.
