Belize News
Aeromexico to launch direct Belize flight in November
Aeromexico has announced the start of a seasonal twice a week non-stop flight to Belize. The service will start on November 17th and run until the end of April next year.
Luxury accommodation draws European guests to Belize
Belize saw a 24.3 per cent increase in overnight European tourism arrivals between January-June this year when compared to 2017, with the UK market increasing by 20.6 per cent over the period.
Cruise tourism drives increase in Belize visitor numbers
The latest statistics for the middle of 2018 show that tourism arrivals to Belize continue to register ground-breaking levels and moving on a steady upward trend.
Four Seasons unveils plans for private island in Belize
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts has announced plans for the development of Caye Chapel, a private island in Belize featuring magnificent oceanfront estates, private residences and overwater bungalows.
Autograph Collection Hotels to welcome Alaia, Belize, in 2020
Autograph Collection Hotels, in partnership with owner and developer Andrew Ashcroft, has announced the brand is expected to debut in Belize with the 2020 opening of Alaia.
Copal Tree Lodge re-launched to eco-travellers in Belize
California-based Belcampo has re-launched its eco-resort in southern Belize under the name Copal Tree Lodge. As part of the rebranding, the lodge is proud to partner with anew farm-to-flask initiative: Copal Tree Distillery, located adjacent to the hotel.
Belize welcomes growing number of overnight European arrivals
Belize’s latest visitor statistics indicate that April has seen the highest level of growth so far in 2017, with overnight arrivals increasing by 24.2 per cent year-on-year, compared to April 2016. The figure was closely followed by the month of June, with a growth of ten per cent year-on-year.
Belize welcomes growth in visitor arrivals in early 2017
Belize has seen its overnight European tourism arrivals between January-June 2017 increase by 9.1 per cent year on year, registering a positive trend for the first half of this year and demonstrating a steady growth for tourism numbers.
American Airlines puts Belize on the map for UK visitors
From November, Britons will be able to fly return to Belize City without an overnight connection in the US or Mexico, making this Central American destination more accessible for the first time. Launching on November 4th, in conjunction with the start of Belize’s high visitor season, new outbound flights will operate four days a week on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday while new inbound flights will operate daily.
Adventure enthusiast Prince Harry makes first trip to Belize
In less than five days, one of the world’s most recognized adventure enthusiasts, HRH Prince Henry of Wales will visit Belize March 2 - 3, 2012 on behalf of The Queen as part of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Though Prince Harry will be on an official visit, certainly the many natural wonders and extraordinary experiences that await in Belize will have His Royal Highness caught-up in the moment, and encourage him to “Be one with adventure.”
Luxury Resort in Belize Moving Forward After Court Victory Awards Developer Crucial Hold-Out Land
Ending a two-year litigation that stalled development of a $50 million luxury resort hotel in Belize, a crucial strip of waterfront property on the island of Ambergris Caye was awarded to the project’s developers by a Belizean court.
Central America predicts tourism upturn next year
Tourism to Central America has fallen by 8% this year compared to last year. The sharp drop means that tourist numbers will fall back to fewer than 8m people by year end, who stayed for a shorter period of time and spent less money.