How Belize Is Carving Out Inclusive Tourism for World Tourism Day 2021
Highlighting the importance of the travel sector, World Tourism Day is celebrated annually on September 27—carved out by the United Nations to honor one of the world’s most important industries. Now more than ever, the appreciation for travel and tourism is at an all-time high and Belize’s tourism industry (which accounts for over 40% of […]
Canada Reopens Air Borders for Non-Essential Travel
Since September 7, fully vaccinated foreign nationals have been eligible to enter Canada for non-essential reasons, such as tourism as they reopen borders; if they meet certain expectations. To enter the country travelers must be fully vaccinated, provide a negative COVID test before travel, be asymptomatic, submit the mandatory information via ArriveCAN, be admissible under […]
Can I Land at the Philip Goldson International Airport in Belize on a No-Movement Day?
Compliant with Belize’s new COVID-19 measures effective Monday, September 20, traveling by any means to and from the Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport is considered essential during no movement days within the 2 weeks of the new restrictions. As such, tourism workers can also operate fully during the two scheduled no movement days in the […]
Belize’s New 7 PM National Curfew Effective Today: What Travelers Should Know
If you’re planning a vacation to Belize, your basic pre-trip homework should include knowing what, if any, protocols are in place—not just in a specific destination but along the entire journey. With a new national curfew coming into effect as of today, September 20, travelers should plan to be back by your resort or accommodation […]
Caribbean Islands of Anguilla and Dominica To Launch Non-Stop Flights to the U.S.
At last, the Caribbean destinations of Anguilla and Dominica will finally be accessible to U.S. travelers via direct, non-stop flight service. Starting December 2021, American Airlines will offer service from Miami to Anguilla and Dominica said Denise Charles, the country’s minister of tourism. Operating twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays, the direct flight service from […]
U.S. To Require Vaccinations For All Foreign Visitors Starting November 2021
The Biden administration will require all international travelers coming into the United States to be fully vaccinated and tested for Covid-19 under a new system that will open up air travel to vaccinated foreign nationals from dozens of countries for the first time since the early days of the pandemic. Starting in early November, foreign […]
Belize Enacts New COVID Measures, Including a 7 PM Curfew & Take-Out Only
Belize’s government has decided to tighten restrictions countrywide as spikes in infections threaten local hospitals, as Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño warned of a “dramatic situation” in the Caribbean nation. In a televised address on September 15, Briceño outlined new measures for the next 14 days in an effort to stall further infections. According to […]
Montserrat Reopens To Tourism, While The Cayman Islands Remain Closed
One Caribbean island has announced its reopening, while another has put reopening plans on hold. Montserrat will reopen to stayover visitors on Oct. 1. However, the island is requiring a five-day quarantine, and visitors must take a PCR test on the fourth day. “Montserrat has had a total of 31 positive cases since we closed […]
Why You Should Get A Jumpstart on Your Christmas Vacation Plans
Christmas is only 47 days away. And if 2021 hasn’t quite been the year most people hoped for to be “out of the woods” yet, it seems North Americans are ready to bank on a big consolation prize: an epic holiday vacation. When the Biden administration announced that vaccinated foreign travelers would be allowed to enter the […]
Belize Announces Sundays as No-Movement Days Amid New COVID Measures
Announced September 15, Belize announces new COVID-19 measurements, including a 7:00 pm daily curfew (San Pedro, Caye Caulker, Placencia, and Hopkins are not affected) and two no-movement Sundays, except for essential purposes: September 26th and October 3rd. The tourism industry and workers are considered essential and can operate fully during these no movement days. The updated […]