One part of the PM's message that did catch our ear as newsworthy is his announcement about tourism. As we've reported, overnight tourism figures are down for November and most likely December as well. That's causing some concern in the industry, but the official numbers haven't been published yet. Some fear the bubble created by more flights coming in may have burst, but the PM confirmed that more flights are on the way:...
Rt. Hon. Dean Barrow, Prime Minister
"In the all-important tourism sector there are the new airline routes to come from Fort Lauderdale and Denver, plus the already-commenced Tropic Air flights to Merida, Cancun, Chetumal and parts of Central America. A direct Mexico City to Belize connection via a Mexican carrier is also being worked on for 2017."
"To host this passenger increase, there is a frenzy of hotel construction in North Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker and Placencia. Blackadore Caye has also broken ground, and Caye Chapel's owners expect their 200 million US dollar partnership with a five star brand to be announced by February."
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