Belize’s Tourist Arrivals Steadily on the Rise

New figures released by the Belize Tourism Board show that tourist arrivals continue to rise in Belize, confirming The Lodge at Chaa Creek’s belief that success and environmentally friendly tourism go hand in hand, the Belizean eco-resort’s reservations manager says.

Elsie Pacheco said an October 17, 2017 BTB report shows tourist arrivals continued to rise during the first nine months of the year, with an 8.6% increase in overnight arrivals. Even during September, when dramatic weather events negatively impacted Caribbean tourism, Belize was still able to record an increase of some 1,400 arrivals, representing a growth of 7.9% over last year’s figures, according to the BTB data.

The third quarter, encompassing July to September, is traditionally regarded as Belize’s low season for tourism, yet the country still saw an increase of 10.9% for that quarter compared to 2016.

The BTB statistics also showed that the United States continues to be Belize’s biggest market, with the number of Canadian travelers growing as well; a trend the BTB anticipates will increase with expanding air travel choices. A new WestJet service between Calgary and Belize City is on track to commence on November 3rd 2017, and Air Canada is initiating a new route from Toronto in December.

The Lodge at Chaa Creek is located in Belize’s ancient Maya heartland and offers a wide variety of accommodations ranging from “glamping” in rustic bungalows at the Macal River Camp to the luxurious Ix Chel Rainforest Villas situated on a ridge overlooking the Macal River, fronted with floor-to-ceiling glass walls and doors offering stunning private vistas, expansive verandas with personal plunge pools, Jacuzzis, and the attention of a personal butler.

Amenities include an onsite restaurant featuring farm-to-table dining and fresh Caribbean seafood, the internationally recognized Hilltop Spa, infinity pool and a range of activities that include horseback riding, guided birding and nature walks along miles of trails running through a 400-acre private nature reserve, canoeing, jungle and river safaris and an extensive menu of tours and expeditions.

The Lodge at Chaa Creek is a multi-award winning eco-resort set within a 400-acre private nature reserve along the banks of the Macal River in Belize. It was recognized by National Geographic with first place honors at the 2017 World legacy Awards held in Berlin.