Belize Overnight Tourism Arrivals Surpass 500K Mark

The Belize Tourism Board today announced that for the first time in the history of Belize’s tourism industry, Belize surpassed the half-million mark in overnight arrivals last year. In 2019, five hundred and three thousand, one hundred and seventy-seven overnight entered the country. This represents an increase of two point eight percent compared to the figures for 2018. Tourism Minister Manuel Heredia Junior says this milestone achievement in overnight arrivals can be attributed to many factors including, strategic marketing initiatives promoting Belize globally.

Manuel Heredia Jr.

Manuel Heredia Jr., Minister of Tourism

“This is a significant achievement which indicates that Belize Tourism Industry is on an upward swing and that the future has great promise and potential. There are many factors which have contributed to this milestone achievement. This includes strategic marketing initiative to promote Belize, collaboration with local and international agencies and partners, improvements in air connectively and many other impressive industry developments. While we take a well deserve moment to celebrate reaching this record this serves as out motivation to achieve even more in 2020. We will push forward, setting new milestone as we continue working with our valued partners and stakeholders in executing innovating strategies to market, develop and enhance Belize’s tourism product.”