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BTB 2013 Tourism Statistics

BTB 2013 Tourism Statistics | Cayo Scoop!  The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it

The Belize Tourism Board has released the tourism statistics from last year, and overnight tourism is up an average of 5.5%. 


"The final figures for the 2013 tourism year are in, and we are happy to report that Belize’s Overnight and Cruise arrivals are up!  Last year Belize recorded 223,510 in PGIA arrivals.  March 2013 saw the highest tourist arrivals at the Philip Goldson International Airport (PGIA) with 28,623 visitors; this is a 10.2% increase in comparison to March 2012.  The month with the largest increase in 2013 was August, with a 10.5% increase when compared to August 2012.  While there were 3% decreases for April and September, overall PGIA arrivals are up 5.5%."

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Belize Bird Rescue: Stork Storkers Club

Belize Bird Rescue: Stork Storkers Club | Cayo Scoop!  The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it

Feelgood story to start the day.  The Belize Bird Rescue successfully captured and relocated the Jabiru stork that was on the runway at the Philip Goldson airport, causing problems for landing planes.  It was a concentrated effort, and was met with success.  Great work!

 

"Cue the Belize Wildlife Conservation Network (BWCN) response team (pause for ooo’s and aaah’s) We are ready to spring into action at a moments notice, just like Spiderman. So, armed with nets, gloves, cages, crates and blankets, plus numerous representatives from Belize Forest Department, Belize Wildlife & Referral Clinic, ISIS, Belize Humane Society and Belize Audubon Society, we launched ourselves at Belize City."

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More Cayo Flights for Tropic Air

More Cayo Flights for Tropic Air | Cayo Scoop!  The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it

Tropic Air announced today that they'll be adding two new non-stop flights from San Ignacio.  The flights will be to the Placencia and Philip Goldson airports.  They've decided to skip the Summer busy season, so the flights won't start until November 15th.  Tropic Air currently has one flight a day to Cayo.

“'We are celebrating an increased presence in San Ignacio, connecting local and tourism travellers with a growing number of places in Belize and abroad,' said John Greif III, President of Tropic Air.  'Our new non-stop flights between San Ignacio and Belize International allow passengers access to the International Airport’s global network, an enhanced travel experience, and demonstrates our committment to the Cayo District.  In addition, our new non-stop between Placencia and San Ignacio connects western Belize with the adventures and beaches of the south for the first time.'”

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