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BELIZEAN ACCOMMODATIONS INCLUDED IN TRIPADVISOR’S TOP 2019 AWARDS LIST  Belize City, Wednesday 30thJanuary, 2019:Belize’s popularity as a growing world tourism destination continues to make inroads.  Last week TripAdvisor announced that several Belizean hotels have once again been recognized in this year’s TripAdvisor’s 2019 Travelers’ Choice awards list in the World, Central American and Local categories.

BTB JOINS INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS IN LAUNCHING THE O.W. HERITAGE TRAIL Belize City, Thursday, January 24th, 2019:  As part of its ongoing efforts to develop destinations and promote the attractions and historical areas of the various tourism regions of Belize, on Wednesday, 23rd January, the BTB joined key industry stakeholders in launching the Orange Walk Heritage

2018 AN OUTSTANDING AND RECORD BREAKING YEAR FOR TOURISM ARRIVALS  Belize City, Wednesday, January 9th, 2019:  Key strategic marketing initiatives by BTB to promote the country as one of the world’s best tourism destinations, propelled by the addition of new international flights are among some of the salient factors that have made 2018 an outstanding

NOTICE TO: HOTELIERS WHO HAVE NOT YET SUBMITTED AN APPLICATION FOR A 2019 ACCOMMODATION LICENSE We take this opportunity to remind you of Section 5(1) of the Hotels and Tourist Accommodation Act Chapter 285 of the Laws of Belize: “No person shall, (a) advertise in any form any premises; (b) use any premises; (c) hold out

BELIZE AMONG NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC’S BEST TRIPS 2019 LIST Belize City, Thursday, 29th November 2018:  Belize’s growing popularity as one of the best vacation destinations in the world and the recent efforts to protect Belize’s Barrier Reef System has won the country an important accolade from National Geographic, which has placed  Belize among it’s Best Trips

NOTICE TO TOURISM STAKEHOLDERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) hereby informs all tourism stakeholders and the general public that the BTB San Pedro Office will close at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 30th, 2018 to facilitate its relocation to its new address. The BTB apologizes for any inconvenience caused. Yours in

AEROMEXICO BEGINS DIRECT FLIGHT FROM MEXICO CITY TO BELIZE Belize City, Tuesday, 20th November 2018:  Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, is now the first international air carrier to offer a direct non-stop flight service from Mexico City to Belize. The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) and senior officials from the airline held a brief ceremony on Saturday,

Qualified Retired Persons (QRP) Renewing Advisory Please be advised that all QRP Cards expire on December 31, 2018. Applications for renewal are now being accepted at the BTB’s Belize City and San Pedro Offices. Requirements for ALL RENEWING QRP Applicants Completed Application Form (signed and dated by member and dependent(s) where applicable – please note

Renewing Live-Aboard Licensing Advisory Please be advised that all Live-aboard Vessels Licenses expire on December 31, 2018.  Applications for renewal are now being accepted at BTB’s Belize City and San Pedro Offices.  Requirements for ALL Live-aboard Vessels  Completed Application Form (signed and dated) (no incomplete Applications will be accepted) Certificate of Current Vessel Registration –

Renewing Tour Operator Licensing Advisory  Please be advised that all Tour Operator Licenses expire on December 31, 2018.  Applications for renewal are now being accepted at BTB’s Belize City and San Pedro Offices.   Requirements for ALL Renewing Tour Operator Applicants  Completed Application Form (signed and dated) (incomplete Applications will not be accepted) Proof of citizenship