Thursday, March 28, 2024

Travel & Tourism

Belizean food highlighted at BTIA’s cultural cuisine training

A Belizean culinary experience led by well-known Chef Sean Kuylen and food scholar Dr. Lyra Spang was held from November 7-8 in San Pedro Town. It highlighted some of the best traditional dishes the country has to offer. Under the auspices of the Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) San Pedro Chapter, the event served as a training for local chefs. Dubbed 'Raising the Bar on Belizean Cuisine,' it further increased the participants' skills in preparing cultural dishes. This regional cooking can now become part of their restaurants' menus and provide guests with a delicious Belizean experience.

Ambergris Caye’s tourism stakeholders shine at BTB National Tourism Awards

The 2022 National Tourism Awards, organized by the Belize Tourism Board (BTB), saw several of Ambergris Caye’s tourism stakeholders nabbing prestigious awards. These included Tour Guide of the Year, Restaurant of the Year, and Tour Operator of the Year.

Mexican influencer ‘Mariel de Viaje’ visits Belize and La Isla Bonita

Mexican travel journalist, content creator, and YouTuber Mariel Galan visited Belize to document her experience in the Jewel and promote it to millions of travelers in her country and other parts of the world. Her travel content (videos) can be seen on her YouTube channel dubbed 'Mariel de Viaje.' She has gained more than 49 million views for her travel vlogging in destinations around Mexico and other parts of the world.

New entry protocol to Belize; no COVID-19 vaccination or travel insurance required

As restrictions for COVID-19 placed on travelers visiting and leaving Belize are dropped, the Government of Belize continues to make visiting the Jewel easier and more efficient. The Belize Tourism Board advised on July 14th about changes regarding the previous mandatory health and travel insurance and vaccination requirements.

Air Canada resumes Nonstop Service to Belize from Toronto

The Belize Tourism Board is proud to announce that Air Canada will resume flights to Belize from Toronto, Canada, starting 4th December 2022. The airline will offer nonstop seasonal service from Toronto on Sundays, then twice weekly in March 2023, using an Airbus A220-300.

Alaia Hotel honors employees with first-ever award ceremony

On Friday, June 17th, the luxurious, beachside Alaia Hotel in San Pedro Town, the first Marriott property in Belize, recognized the excellent work of their staff with an award ceremony at their seafront restaurant, The Deck. The awards recognized different employees for their extraordinary performance in the first quarter of this year within the sections/categories of Front of House Associate of the Month, Back of House Associate of the Month, Most Mentions on Trip Advisor, Manager for 1st Quarter, and Supervisor for 1st  Quarter of the year.

BTB launches new training program to improve tourism services

On Monday, June 13th, and Tuesday, 14th, the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) inaugurated the ‘Elevate Training Program’ for tourism stakeholders under the theme ‘Defining Customer Service and Leadership.’ The project started with its first training/workshops in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, and will then engage stakeholders across the country. Elevate offers five sub-programs, including the Ambassador, BEST, Scale Up, Taste, and Safe training, all aimed at improving the Belizean tourism product.

Teakettle ATM Facilitation Center Inauguration

The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) officially inaugurated the newly constructed, Teakettle ATM Facilitation Center, on Monday May 30th, 2022 in Teakettle Village, Cayo. The inauguration of the ATM Facilitation Center marks the beginning of tourism growth and development within the village.  The ATM Facilitation Centre will serve as a media centre, gift shop, and resting area, for the thousands of international and local visitors that visit the nearby Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Archaeological Reserve on an annual basis.Â