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Belize Tourism Board Celebrates Culinary Excellence with Culinary Certification Handover Ceremony
- February 9, 2026
- Posted by: BTB Admin
- Category: News
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Belize City, Belize – February 9, 2026 – The Belize Tourism Board (BTB), through its Elevate Training Institute (ETI), hosted a Culinary Certification Handover Ceremony recognizing 13 chefs who successfully completed a prestigious culinary certification programme delivered under the auspices of the American Culinary Federation (ACF). Launched in August 2025, the programme brought together a
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A New Marketplace for Local Craft: San Pedro Artisans Market Officially Opens
- February 2, 2026
- Posted by: BTB Admin
- Category: Business plans, Community, News
Belize City, Belize – February 5, 2026: The San Pedro Artisans Market is now open to the public following an official inauguration ceremony held today. Located on Nurse Shark Street, the market provides local artisans and vendors with a modern facility from which to operate. The project is the result of a collaborative effort between
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Preliminiary 2025 Tourism Figures Indicate Strong Forward Momentum
- February 2, 2026
- Posted by: BTB Admin
- Category: International, News
Belize City, Belize – February 2, 2026: Belize’s tourism sector continues to show steady and measured growth, according to preliminary 2025 tourism arrival figures. Building on the strong gains achieved in 2024, both overnight and cruise tourism reflect a destination that has moved beyond recovery and is now experiencing continued positive growth. Overnight tourism in Belize
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A Renewed Space for Community: Bullet Tree Community Center Inaugurated
- January 30, 2026
- Posted by: BTB Admin
- Category: Business plans, Community, News
Belize City, Belize – January 30, 2026: Today, the village of Bullet Tree Falls in the Cayo District marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of a newly rehabilitated community center. Located in the heart of the village, the center is expected to provide residents with a modern and welcoming space to host a wide
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Belize Welcomes Inaugural Air Canada Montreal Flight with Same-Day European Connections
- December 9, 2025
- Posted by: BTB Admin
- Category: International, News
Belize City, Belize – December 9, 2025: The Belize Tourism Board is delighted to announce the arrival of the inaugural Air Canada flight from Montreal, Canada, on December 8th. This milestone marks the first direct air service linking Montreal, Quebec, and Belize. Same-day European connections will now be available to and from 23 European cities, including:
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Belize Hosts Vines in Paradise 2026
- December 3, 2025
- Posted by: BTB Admin
- Category: Community, International, Luxury Travel, News
Belize City, Belize —December 3, 2025: The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) in proud partnership with Black Vines®, Wine Smith, JSL Wines, Alaska Airlines, Naia Resort & Spa, and The Little Wine Bar announces Vines in Paradise 2026, an immersive, multi-day celebration of wine, music, and culture set along Belize’s breathtaking Caribbean coast in the vibrant village of
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BTB Honors Industry Excellence at the 2025 National Tourism Awards Gala
- November 22, 2025
- Posted by: BTB Admin
- Category: Community, Events, News
Belize City, Belize – November 22, 2025 — The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) proudly hosted the 2025 National Tourism Awards Gala on Saturday, November 21 in Belize City. This signature celebration brought together the industry’s top performers for an unforgettable night honoring excellence across Belize’s tourism sector. The program featured a special video message from the
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Belize Welcomes Spirit Airlines’ Inaugural Flight from Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- November 21, 2025
- Posted by: BTB Admin
- Category: International, News
Belize City, Belize: November 21, 2025: The Belize Tourism Board is pleased to announce the arrival of Spirit Airlines’ inaugural flight from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This new service establishes the only nonstop connection between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE), operating three times weekly on Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays. “Spirit’s new nonstop service
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San Narciso Village Inaugurates First-Ever Community Market
- October 30, 2025
- Posted by: BTB Admin
- Category: Community, Donations, News
Coinciding with the observance of San Narciso Day, residents of San Narciso Village, in the Corozal District, celebrated the inauguration of their first-ever community market
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Cayo District Recognized Among the World’s Top 100 Stories at the Green Destination 2025 Awards
- October 21, 2025
- Posted by: BTB Admin
- Category: Community, International, News
Belize City, Belize – October 21, 2025 – The Cayo District has earned international recognition, being named among the Green Destinations Top 100 Stories for 2025. The announcement was made during the Green Destinations Global Conference held in Montpellier, France, where more than 300 delegates from over 60 countries gathered to celebrate leadership and innovation in sustainable tourism.