Blackadore Caye is an unpopulated one hundred and four-acre untouched island west of San Pedro Ambergris Caye. Located twenty minutes away by boat, the caye is in proximity to the Belize Barrier. The island is owned by actor Leonardo Di Carpio who is planning a massive mega eco-tourism development. On Thursday night, a first round […]
At about eight o’clock this morning, Jamaican cruise ship MSC Divina called to port in Belize City. The inaugural voyage to the Jewel departed from its home port in Falmouth, Jamaica three days ago, calling on Georgetown, Grand Cayman and Cozumel, Mexico before landing in Belize City. Director of Destination Planning and Cruise, Valdemar Andrade […]
And in an update to the crisis of the Cuban migrants stranded in Costa Rica, they will be spending the holidays in that country. That is because negotiators have failed to find a solution to the month old crisis. The only agreement reached at the Mexico meeting was for another round of discussions planned for […]
On Tuesday night we reported on two separate traffic accidents involving buses and fortunately there were no fatalities. Tonight we have more details on the accident that happened between miles seventy-one and seventy-two on theGeorge Price Highwayat about four-thirty on Tuesday afternoon when an Isuzu cargo truck collided with a Blue Bird school bus. Twenty-five […]
In the United States, Donald Trump is the front runner for the Republican Party in the U.S. elections. But inBelize, it is his daughter making the news. Ivanka Trump and husband Jared Kushner are currently vacationing at the exclusive world class Cayo Espanto Resort on San Pedro. Ivanka is six months pregnant with her third […]
The arrival of COPA Airlines’ maiden voyage to Belize at midday heralded the beginning of air traffic to and from Belize and Panama City. It has been a little over four months in the making and today Panama’s flagship carrier, Compania Panamena de Aviacion, COPA, landed at the PGIA to much fanfare. The non-stop airlift […]
According to the Prime Minister, there are more questions than answers and a whole lot of verification that would need to be done. One question which immediately arises, says the PM, is why the Cubans could not be flown directly to Mexico rather than flying to Belize City then travelling north. That is only one […]
A press conference following the meeting of the Caribbean Examinations Council was held this afternoon at the Radisson. While the panel gave an update on matters that were discussed during the gathering, C.E.O. in the Ministry of Education David Leacock took the opportunity to express gratitude for having been able to host the annual regional […]
The private sector Belize Tourism Industry Association is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary, and today members and stakeholders converged on the Ramada Princess for the organization’s thirtieth AGM. As the largest industry in the nation, tourism has grown by leaps and bounds, but while success can be measured by the numbers, there are also significant challenges. […]
The B.T.I.A. is asking government to look at some of the concerns facing the industry where infrastructure and security are concerned, but there is also the cry for more meaningful collaboration – like the kind you put in a bank account. The suggestion is for some sort of instrument which would see B.T.I.A. getting a […]
The most brilliant students from across the region are in Belize for the regional award ceremony of top performers for the 2015 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate Examinations. The program starts with the opening of the forty-seventh Meeting of Council and Presentation of Regional Top Awardees on Thursday night at the Biltmore Plaza followed by CXC […]
Employees of Santander, heading to work from Benque Viejo this morning, escaped serious injuries when the bus they were traveling suddenly caught fire. The incident occurred sometime before six o’clock while the bus was transporting them to their worksite in the Valley of Peace area. According to Osbando Castillo, General Manager of West Line, an […]
Belizeans travelling across the border to shop during this Christmas season are asked to be on alert. A Mexican newspaper reports that Belizean shoppers are being targeted by thieves who prey on them at the Plaza de Las Americas mall or at commercial centres such as Wallmart and Sams. The newspaper says that the modus […]
The tourism industry which is among the top revenue generators for the country has also experienced a slight decline in the number of cruise passengers disembarking in Belize City. That ten percent decrease is the equivalent of seventeen thousand persons. Jefte Ochaeta, Statistician, SIB “Hotels and restaurants decreased by two percent. There was a […]
The original, authentic, annual Orange Walk Tacos Festival is back, and organizers say it will be bigger and better than ever. Going on its fifth year, the festival showcases every possible variety and style of the always popular Orange Walk tacos, with vendors competing to see who can wow the crowds from every part of […]
The scheduled arrival of the Liberty of the Seas, a Freedom-class family vessel, at the peak of the 2015 tourist season, should see the landing of approximately three thousand, six hundred visitors to Belize. The cruise ship is expected to call on Belize City a week from today and stakeholders in the tourism industry are […]
While figures for this tourist season are on target in respect of cruise arrivals, an increase is expected in the months ahead. With the addition of several European lines, it is expected that Belize will surpass the million tourist mark. As it stands, Royal Caribbean will be upping its calls threefold, going from ten in […]
The launch of the Harvest Caye terminal will see a vacuum being filled in Belize City, as Norwegian will be taking its ships south. According to Andrade, while a new benchmark in arrivals will be set, the focus remains on ensuring that visitor experience and guest satisfaction are at an optimum. On the Phone: […]
A digital marketing summit, the first of its kind to be held in Belize, was hosted by the Belize Tourism Board today at the Ramada Belize City Princess. The objective is to build capacity within tourism stakeholders. Currently, the B.T.B. does very aggressive social media and digital marketing campaigns and this event provides hoteliers and […]
Today, Southwest Airlines inaugurated its flight from Houston to Belize. But the celebration for this based airline carrier started from earlier today at the William P. Hobby Airport in Houston Texas where the first Southwest international facility was also inaugurated. The hundred and fifty-six-million-dollar investment by the company marks a milestone for the airport which […]
Just before three p.m. today, the blue and red iron bird of Southwest Airlines touched down at the Phillip Goldson International Airport. On board were Belizeans employed by the company including a pilot, flight attendant and others. With Belize added to its schedule, Southwest now has ninety-six destinations across seven countries. While Tourism Director Karen […]
But there was more good news for the tourism industry. While the most recent statistics on tourist arrivals to the Jewel have not been released officially as yet, today the Director of Tourism reported that tourism numbers are up. Karen Bevans revealed to the media that after a one percent decrease in arrivals earlier this […]
Belize has picked up a pair of prestigious honors as an ideal tourist destination at the 2015 World Awards. The Jewel won both Mexico and Central America’s Leading Beach Destination 2015, as well as Mexico and Central America’s Leading Destination 2015 for Placencia and Ambergris Caye, respectively. Vice Chairman of B.T.B.’s Board of Directors, Einer […]
Belize has once again made its mark at the international cultural celebration known as CARIFESTA. The biennial event, which features the work of artisans as well as the creative arts performers from CARICOM states, took place in Haiti this year. Thousands attend to experience a burst of culture from participating countries. The ten-day program concluded […]
Belize plays Canada this coming Friday at the BMO field in Toronto. And we are pleased to announce that we have teamed up with Channel Seven to bring you the broadcast of the game right in your living rooms on Friday beginning at 5:30. The Jaguars left the country on American Airlines this morning heading […]
