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Belize sets new record for overnight arrivals in 2024

Belize’s tourism industry accomplished a landmark achievement in 2024.
Preliminary figures indicated that overnight tourism surpassed pre-pandemic levels recorded in the benchmark year, 2019. This milestone reflects the collective efforts of the entire tourism industry.
In 2024, Belize welcomed 562,405 overnight visitors, representing a 21 per cent increase over 2023 and an 11.8 per cent increase compared to 2019. Impressively, 11 out of 12 months were record-breaking in comparison to 2019, with March emerging as the peak month, attracting 69,202 visitors.
As Belize builds on this momentum, the outlook for 2025 is even brighter, with exciting opportunities ahead to further elevate the visitor experience and attract new travellers to our shores.
The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) extends its heartfelt gratitude to all stakeholders for their dedication and resilience in making 2024 a record-breaking year.
The BTB remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing sustainable tourism development, enhancing the visitor experience, and preserving Belize’s extraordinary natural and cultural heritage.