Passengers Now Required to Fill Out Health Form to Fly
A White House meeting with Vice President Mike Pence last week produced no definitive answer as to whether the airlines or the government are responsible for mandatory temperature checks before flying. However, the responsibility now lies on you. Airlines for America (A4A), the trade group that represents the major U.S. airlines, said passengers will now […]
Belize’s Newest Cruise Development: Port Coral
Everything We Know About the New Port Coral in Belize Belize introduces its newest cruise development, the Port Coral; a docking station for incoming ships just four miles offshore of Belize City. Designed as a port of call for up to four Royal Caribbean Oasis-class vessels at one time, the Port Coral will offer a dock […]
Belize & Costa Rica join other Central American Nations to Reopen
As countries around the world begin to lift restrictions implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are glimmers of hope indicating that consumers are ready to begin traveling. While some have closed their airspaces, other Central American nations are eyeing reopen dates in the weeks to come. Belize Belize was one of the last […]
Private Charters can enter Belize on August 15
Confirmed by the Prime Minister of Belize, private charters of planes would be able to enter Belize for leisure travel, but will be subject to screening like everyone else entering Belize. This will also be available on August 15, 2020 with the Philip Goldson International Airport (BZE) reopening. All travellers will be required to present […]
Belize is latest Caribbean Nation to Reopen Tourism
Many of the Caribbean are hoping to welcome tourists back as soon as possible by reopening their borders this month and next, with a phased opening of the region and various measures in place to ensure tourism comes back safely. Belize is the latest Caribbean nation to reopen tourism by phased approach, confirming August 15 […]
Belize Resorts Reopen for Staycations
Vacation without leaving the country! Starting to feel cabin fever after being indoors too long? We can relate. Now, more than ever, local hotels need your help amid COVID-19. And with a local vacation, you can support Belize’s tourism industry and explore your own backyard without the hassle of travel plans. A local staycation means […]
Will Tourists need to Quarantine in Belize?
Belize is reopening its international airport late summer to allow tourists back starting August 15—as long as they test negative for the virus. Thereafter, tourists will not be subjected to a 14-day quarantine. Movement will be slightly limited whilst in Belize with contact tracing via the Belize Health App, which is currently being developed. Additionally, […]
Virgin Atlantic Returns to the Caribbean
Virgin Atlantic announced June 22 that it would return to the Caribbean in August. The airline had earlier announced that services from London Heathrow are expected to resume from July 20. On August 1, Virgin will resume flying from London Heathrow to Barbados, kicking off a Caribbean return that will continue in October. In October, Virgin […]
Belize Will Reopen its International Airport on August 15
The Government of Belize, announced June 25 via virtual press conference, confirmed that Philip Goldson International Airport (BZE) will reopen on August 15 to international travellers. The decision to reopen Belize’s international airport, which was closed due to COVID-19 restrictions in early-March, was made in conjunction with Belize’s Ministry of Health and took into consideration the ongoing guidance […]
Belize & other Caribbean countries in IDB initiative to revitalize Tourism
The IDB said that The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago are among 15 countries in Latin and Central America that are participating in the IDB innovative challenge. The challenge is being launched through its innovation laboratory, IDB Lab, and in collaboration with the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). […]