A Doctor’s Tips on How to Stay Safe While Traveling
If you’re embarking upon any kind of journey amid an ongoing pandemic, you could probably use some practical, proven-effective pointers for keeping safe along your route. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we think about travel, including where we stay and how we arrive. Yale- and Harvard-trained ER Physician, Dr. Darria Long Gillespie, is one of […]
Like Cayman Islands, Belize will reintroduce travelers with wearable tech
Island reopening plans are complex at best. Often, it is two steps forward and one step back, given the fluid developments of the COVID-19 saga. In the Caribbean, both Belize and the Cayman Islands have postponed their airport reopening dates though reopening plans are similar. Stricter entry requirements can be expanded or, in worst cases, the […]
“Belize’s Airport Needs to Reopen Before a [Typical] Tourism High Season”
Тhе Веlіzе Ноtеl Аѕѕосіаtіоn (ВНА), а bоdу thаt rерrеѕеntѕ аrоund 115 tоurіѕm іnduѕtrу ѕtаkеhоldеrѕ, ѕауѕ thаt Belize’s Рhіlір Gоldѕоn Іntеrnаtіоnаl Аіrроrt (РGІА) ѕhоuld rеореn bеfоrе thе tоurіѕm hіgh ѕеаѕоn tо hеlр thе соuntrу рrераrе fоr thе rесоvеrу оf glоbаl trаvеl. Теd Тејеdа, Рrеѕіdеnt оf thе ВНА, ехрlаіnеd thіѕ wееk thаt wіth thе nеw ѕtаtе оf glоbаl […]
Belize Coast Guard launches its Blue Lightning Operation
Amidst border closures in the fight of COVID-19, the Belize Coast Guard has launched their Blue Lightning operation, designed to secure Belize’s maritime borders. Besides strengthening Belize’s territorial waters, Blue Lightning also aims to stop illegal activities in our seas. Combining river and coastal patrols, the Belize Coast Guard will be especially vigilant against contraband […]
Will Belize’s Airport Reopen in September?
On August 5 during a virtual press conference held by The Government of Belize, Belize announced the international airport would no longer be opening for its planned date of August 15, 2020, due to a rise in local COVID-19 cases. Many are left to wonder: when will Belize reopen? With Ambergris Caye being the main […]
Royal Caribbean Group reports 2021 cruise bookings are trending
Royal Caribbean Group CEO Richard Fain says the company has been “humbled and surprised” by the number of bookings it has received for 2021 sailings. When discussing second-quarter 2020 earnings, CFO Jason Liberty said that as the cruise company gets to the second half of Q2 2021 and beyond, “there is high demand, and our consumers […]
Belize and Cayman Islands Won’t Reopen as Planned
Ranked among the most COVID-resilient regions in the world, the Caribbean continues to adjust its reopening strategies for the wellbeing of both visitors and residents. Notably, Belize and the Cayman Islands have both postponed their reopening to international tourism; however, other Caribbean islands have been enacting new entry protocols and re-closing borders after a spike […]
How the Caribbean can be a Safer Tourism Destination in Winter
Commendably, the Caribbean has responded proactively to the COVID-19 pandemic. Borders were effectively closed and health system response capacity was increased. Citizens were educated on preventative measures through intensive communication campaigns. Not to mention, curfews were successfully implemented and a host of other proactive measures were executed to minimize the internal spread of the virus. Later, […]
Trip Advisor’s 2020 Travelers’ Choice Award Winners
Exceptional work shall be recognised and Trip Advisor does just that. Annually, it recognizes tourism related businesses through its Travelers’ Choice Awards. The awards recognize hotels, popular destinations, trending destinations, emerging destination, beaches, attractions, restaurants, airlines and experiences. Winners are determined using an algorithm that take into account business’s reviews, opinions and popularity with travelers over […]
Over 1,100 Americans Repatriated Home from Belize
Despite Belize’s airport reopening postponed and border closures, commercial airlines like United continue to bring Americans back stateside with a weekly repatriation flight on Fridays. With 40 more Americans departing Belize on August 7, more than 1,100 U.S. citizens and Legal Permanent Residents have been repatriated thanks to the U.S. Embassy and Government of Belize. […]