Belize is postponing what had been a planned tourism reopening on Aug. 15, destination officials confirmed.<\/p>\n
Citing an increase in COVID-19 cases, the Belize Tourism Board said it was necessary to delay the reopening of Belizes Philip Goldson International Airport.<\/p>\n
The country has not yet announced a new date.<\/p>\n
Belize Prime Minister Dean Barrow said the move had come in an overabundance of caution, folloiwng a spike in the number of COVID-19 cases in three districts in the country.<\/p>\n
Ensuring that travelers have reliable, trustworthy, and useful information continues to be a top priority so they can make the best decisions for their health and safety when choosing a vacation destination, the Belize Tourist Board said in a statement.<\/p>\n
As a country, we are committed to enhancing our tourism product to be able to welcome back visitors to our shores in a safe and responsible manner. A new date for re-opening has not yet been established, and will be determined based on further developments in country, the Belize Tourist Board said.<\/p>\n
Belize is continuing its weekly repatriation flights for Belizean nationals abroad, however.<\/p>\n
More than a dozen Caribbean destinations have reopened their borders for tourism in some form.<\/p>\n
For more, visit the Belize Tourist Board.<\/p>\n
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