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  • Indigenous Tourism Trailblazer Dame Pania Tyson-Nathan DNZM to Keynote CTO Sustainable Tourism Conference in Belize

    • February 27, 2026
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    Belize City, Belize: February 27, 2026 — The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced that Dame Pania Tyson-Nathan DNZM, Chief Executive of New Zealand Māori Tourism (NZMT), will deliver the keynote address at the Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development (STC 2026). The conference, themed “Tourism in Full Color: Integrating Blue, Green, Orange and Beyond

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  • Caribbean Tourism Leaders to Address Multi-Sector Sustainability at Sustainable Tourism Conference in Belize

    • February 18, 2026
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    BELIZE CITY, Belize: February 18, 2026 — The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), in collaboration with the Belize Tourism Board, will host the Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development (STC 2026) from April 27-30, 2026, in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. Now in its 17th edition, the Conference will convene regional and international tourism leaders under the theme: “Tourism in Full Color:

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  • Ahead of STC 2026, the CTO Issues Call for Applications for the Sustainable Tourism Awards

    • February 13, 2026
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    BELIZE CITY, Belize: February 13, 2026 — The Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development, more popularly known as the Sustainable Tourism Conference (STC), is set to take place in Belize from April 27-30, 2026, through collaboration between the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and the Belize Tourism Board. Ahead of the Sustainable Tourism Conference, the Caribbean

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  • Belize Tourism Board Celebrates Culinary Excellence with Culinary Certification Handover Ceremony

    • February 9, 2026
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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
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    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
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    • Category: International, News
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    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
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    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
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    • Category: International, News
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    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
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    • Category: Community, International, Luxury Travel, News
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    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
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    • Category: Community, Events, News
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    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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