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June 17, 2020

Re-engaging with Tourism: A Way Forward

June 16, 2020

“Beach erosion a more pressing problem than sargassum,” says Belize Tourism Industry Association

Our newsroom spoke with John Burgos, Executive Director of the BTIA, who said that unlike the seasonal sargassum threat, coastal areas and cayes all over Belize [...]
June 12, 2020

Tourism Industry Association loses support from some members following split on decision to re-open airport

The BTIA wrote that it cannot appease all members all the time, but that it has concentrated its lobbying efforts to look after the best interests [...]
June 9, 2020

COVID-19 cases spiking in US amidst Black Lives Matter protests; tourism in Belize may suffer

By BBN Staff: CNN reports that COVID-19 cases in the United States have seen a spike recently which, coincides with the ongoing Black Lives Matter (BLM) [...]
June 8, 2020

Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) conducts survey on “Opening Philip Goldson International Airport”

The survey is being conducted in the aftermath of a 19th case of  Covid-19 being confirmed in Belize by the Ministry of Health.
June 8, 2020

Tourism Industry Association addresses DFC on lending

DFC has already committed to looking for lines of credit in the Caribbean (Caribbean Development Bank) and Europe (European Investment Bank), per Prime Minister Dean Barrow.
June 8, 2020

Tropic Air pressures BTIA to support reopening of International Airport

It is the cruel choice Belize’s most significant industry is being asked to make with everything from cruise ships to hotels and associated lines of work, [...]
June 3, 2020
Why Consider Belize to Invest, Live or Retire

Local travel breathing some life back into tourism industry, stakeholders call for further relaxation of curfew

Breaking Belize News spoke with BTIA Executive Director, John Burgos, who said that there was a good turnout of local travelers during the long weekend but [...]