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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

Renewing Accommodation Licensing Advisory Please be advised that all Accommodation Licenses expire on December 31, 2018.  Applications for renewal are now being accepted at BTB’s Belize City and San Pedro Offices. If applications are emailed or mailed by post, please provide evidence of payment (receipt).  Requirements for ALL Renewing Accommodation Properties  Completed Application Form (signed

BTB Secures Assistance for Stakeholders in Sargassum Affected Areas Belize City, Wednesday, 31st October, 2018: In light of the challenges posed by sargassum on our tourism industry, the Belize Tourism Board has secured assistance for accommodation stakeholders in sargassum affected areas in Belize. This comes on the heels of several site visits conducted last month

Tourism Arrivals to Belize Continue to Register Impressive Growth Belize City, Wednesday, 31st October, 2018: The latest statistics show that tourism arrivals to Belize continue to record impressive growth. There was a 16.6% and 19.9%  growth in overnight and cruise ship arrivals respectively after completion of the third quarter of the year. This means that

Belize among Lonely Planet’s top ten “Best in Travel for 2019”  Belize City, Wednesday, October 24th, 2018:  The Belize Tourism Board welcomes Lonely Planet’s recent announcement of Belize being included in its top ten world countries list as “Best in Travel for 2019”.  Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number

BTB holds 16th National Tourism Award Gala Event Belize City, Monday, October 22nd, 2018 – The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) celebrated its signature event, the highly anticipated 16th National Tourism Awards Gala Event on Saturday, October 20th at Caribbean Motors in Belize City. The 16th National Tourism Awards was the zenith for the accomplishments made over