Business & Economy
San Pedro’s Lobster Fest Crawl in full swing
The 2018 Lobster Crawl of San Pedro's Lobster Festival will culminate with the ultimate Block Party on Saturday, June 23rd. Don't miss out!
Travel & Tourism
Tropic Air and Copa Airlines announce interline agreement
The interline agreement between Tropic Air and Copa Airlines allows customers to purchase connecting flights on one ticket and receive boarding passes for all segments at their first check-in.
Travel & Tourism
Belize weathermen prepare for rains and hurricanes
The 2018 Atlantic Hurricane season officially started on Friday, June 1st, and weather experts are predicting an average to above-average intensity hurricane season for this year. Of 10-16 named storms, 5-9 could become hurricanes and 1-4 could strengthen into major hurricanes.
Conservation
Belize Barrier Reef System awaits removal from World Heritage Site in-danger list
A draft decision has been published on the World Heritage Center’s (WHC) website supporting the notion to remove the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System (BBRRS) from the in danger list. The final decision will be made at the WHC's 42nd annual meeting to take place June 24th - July 4th.
Sports
Belize featured in National Geographic guide to Top 50 dive destinations
Professional dive master Chris Taylor and travel writer Carrie Miller of New Zealand are on a week-long visit to research the Belize chapter of their travel guide commissioned by National Geographic, focusing on the top 50 dive destinations in the world.
Sports
The A Team wins first ever 2018 BTB Love Belize Sea Challenge!
With a total of 35 hours, 59 minutes and 14 seconds, The A Team from the Belize Coast Guard, comprising of Daniel Gregorio (San Pedro Town), and brothers, Godfrey, James, and Mark Alford won the first ever 2018 BTB Love Belize Sea Challenge.
Community and Society
San Pedro Tour Operators Association General Meeting welcomes special guest from BTB
On Wednesday, May 9th the San Pedro Tour Operators Association (SPTOA) hosted a general meeting at the Sunbreeze Hotel conference room. Various issues pertaining to the association were discussed, and engaging with the tour operators was Belize Tourism Board’s (BTB) Director of Cruise and Destination Planning, Noriko Gamero.
Health
Food service workers trained in advanced safety practices
Members of the hospitality industry participated in an advanced safe food practice training at the National Emergency Management Organization in San Pedro Town from Wednesday, April 25th through to Friday, April 27th.
