Celebrating CARICOM Day 2020
CARICOM Day 2020 is like no other in our history. Today, we celebrate in an environment dominated by the continuing health and economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the Caribbean, the region – including Belize – has done relatively well in addressing the current crisis. So far, we have demonstrated that capacity for resilience; […]
How a Rapid Test on Arrival to Belize Works
Belize enters phase III of its travel plans, with the reopening of the Philip Goldson International Airport on August 15, 2020. Subsequently, entry to Belize will hinge on testing negative for COVID-19. Belizean citizens and tourists may present proof of a negative test result, valid within the 72 hours prior to arrival, for a fast-track […]
Placencia Airport Closure Postponed
Earlier this year the Belize Airports Authority (BAA) announced the closure of the Placencia airport. The runway was expected to get revamped. During May 1 to September 30, renovations would’ve included the revamping, lengthening, widening and the installing of runway lighting on the airstrip. Due to a delay in construction, as of July 1, flights […]
Hotels in Belize that will be open to Tourists on Aug 15
In case you missed it, Belize’s Philip Goldson International Airport (BZE) is scheduled to reopen on August 15, 2020. The reopening of Belize’s tourism industry for leisure travel is split into five phases, with the first two already underway. The opening of the international airport will kick-off Belize’s third phase of re-opening, allowing for further […]
American Airlines resumes service to Belize on August 18
The Prime Minister of Belize confirmed, via press conference, that American Airlines relaunches service to Belize on August 18. As more destinations reopen their borders in the Caribbean region, American Airlines is scheduled to resume service to Belize August 18. Belize’s international airport is slated to reopen on August 15. Travel to Belize includes stringent rules of […]
Belize announces their 5-Phased Travel Reopening Plan
The confirmation of reopening Belize’s international airport, announced June 25, marks phase 3 of Belize’s travel reopening plan. The reopening of the international airport for tourism, which was closed late March to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, comes ahead of the reopening of land borders and cruise tourism. Moreover, the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) has simultaneously launched […]
What To Expect When Traveling to Belize, starting October 1
Editor’s Note: This article was edited on September 14, 2020 to reflect Belize’s new airport reopening date. Read more on Belize’s most recent travel advisory here. Belize’s Philip Goldson International Airport (BZE) will reopen on October 1, 2020. With the international airport as Belize’s first port of entry to re-open, the airport has made a […]
Arrival to Belize Will Require a Negative COVID-19 Test
The Philip Goldson International Airport (PGIA) will reopen to external tourism on August 15, 2020, with the condition of a negative test result on arrival to Belize, announced June 25. Arriving travelers can either present a negative PCR test result, taken within the 72 hours to travel, or pay for a rapid test within the airport at […]
Two new “Simply the Best” Crystal Cruises program lists Belize
Crystal Cruises has added five more Caribbean sailings to its “Simply the Best” program. Previously scheduled November and December 2020 Crystal Serenity sailings to the Caribbean are now eligible for Crystal’s new offer of up to 80 percent savings on the best stateroom or suite available at the time of booking, as well as $250 or more of “As You Wish” […]
CARPHA’s COVID-19 Detection Capacity gets US$750k boost from IDB
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) received a grant valued at US$750,000 from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to promote regional health security through the coordination of the regional health response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant, signed on June 5, is made available through the IDB Japan Special Fund. It will support the enhancement of Laboratory […]