Belize revises re-opening plan for tourism

Belize revises re-opening plan for tourism
Prime Minister of Belize, the Rt. Hon. Dean O. Barrow
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Written by Harry Johnson

The Prime Minister of Belize, the Rt. Hon. Dean O. Barrow, made the official announcement that Belize’s international airport (BZE), the Philip Goldson International Airport will be opened on October 1, 2020, as part of the country’s five-phase re-opening strategy for tourism. Belize previously announced it would reopen August 2020, however, in an overabundance of caution for visitors and residents alike, postponed the reopening until further notice. The opening of the international airport will kick-off Belize’s third phase of re-opening, allowing for a limited re-opening of international leisure travel with approved hotels only.

Enhanced health and safety protocols for hotels, restaurants and tour operators serve as the foundation for the destination’s newest “Tourism Gold Standard” Recognition Program. This 9-point program seeks to enhance the tourism industry’s health and safety standards by adapting new behaviors and procedures to ensure both employees and travelers are confident in the cleanliness and safety of Belize’s tourism product.

Additional details on travel protocols and health and safety precautions will be released in the coming days to prepare travelers for their trip to Belize.

As the situation continues to remain fluid, these protocols are subject to change.

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WHAT TO TAKE AWAY FROM THIS ARTICLE:

  • This 9-point program seeks to enhance the tourism industry's health and safety standards by adapting new behaviors and procedures to ensure both employees and travelers are confident in the cleanliness and safety of Belize's tourism product.
  • Additional details on travel protocols and health and safety precautions will be released in the coming days to prepare travelers for their trip to Belize.
  • Barrow, made the official announcement that Belize's international airport (BZE), the Philip Goldson International Airport will be opened on October 1, 2020, as part of the country's five-phase re-opening strategy for tourism.

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Harry Johnson has been the assignment editor for eTurboNews for mroe than 20 years. He lives in Honolulu, Hawaii, and is originally from Europe. He enjoys writing and covering the news.

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