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Belize Tourist Board announces United Airlines’ new service from San Francisco

Belize, a haven for adventure seekers and culture and nature enthusiasts, continues attracting record-breaking visitors. With this growing popularity, the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) and United Airlines are thrilled to announce a new seasonal non-stop flight route between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and the Philip Goldson International Airport (BZE) in Belize City, Belize. Beginning Saturday, December 21, 2024, travelers from the Bay Area will enjoy a convenient and seamless way to experience the magic of Belize with this new service.

“Belize is delighted to welcome this new direct flight from San Francisco with United Airlines,” said Hon. Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism and Diaspora Relations. “This new route opens a world of possibilities for travelers seeking adventure, relaxation, and cultural immersion in a remarkable and unique destination. We are confident this new flight will significantly boost tourism arrivals from the San Francisco Bay area and further strengthen the ties between Belize and the United States of America.”

In addition to providing non-stop service from Northern California, the timing of this new flight will also allow for unique one-stop connections (in both directions) on United to Belize from Asian cities like Taipei, Hong Kong, and Singapore, European cities like London and Frankfurt, and even South Pacific cities such as Sydney and Melbourne.

This will be United’s fifth hub with non-stop service to Belize, with the airline also operating multiple daily flights from Houston and seasonal flights from New York/Newark, Denver, and Chicago. The new San Francisco service is now bookable on united.com

The schedule for the new flight is as follows.

12/21/24 to 1/6/25 and 3/6/25 to 3/30/25
Departs: San Francisco at 12:30 am
Arrives: Belize International at 7:54 am (6:54 am during daylight savings)
Departs: Belize International at 10:15 am (9:15 am during daylight savings)
Arrives: San Francisco at 2:24 pm
Days: Saturdays only

3/31/25 to 4/30/25 and 5/22/25 to 8/17/25
Departs: San Francisco at 1:10 pm
Arrives: Belize International at 7:43 pm
Departs: Belize International at 9:30 am
Arrives: San Francisco at 2:24 pm
Days: SFO to BZE Saturdays only / BZE to SFO Sundays only

The Belize Tourism Board looks forward to welcoming visitors from San Francisco. With its stunning natural landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and friendly people, Belize offers an unparalleled vacation experience.

New Placencia Polyclinic Enhances Healthcare in Belize

The Belize Tourism Board (BTB), in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Wellness and the Heineman-Robicsek Foundation Inc., officially inaugurated the Placencia Polyclinic today in Placencia Village. The BTB prioritizes healthcare in Belize.

Situated near the Placencia Airstrip, the new polyclinic aims to offer quality healthcare in Belize to the residents of Placencia Village, Seine Bight and nearby communities, allowing for the increasing numbers of visitors to these destinations. This is a step forward for healthcare in Belize and a bonus for residents and visitors alike.

Tourism Development Fund is behind improved healthcare in Belize

Funded by the Tourism Development Fund dedicated to the area, alongside BTB’s Industry Development funding, the project marks a significant step in enhancing healthcare in Belize and its accessibility.

The construction includes the main building, a laundry and generator room, and external works, including a parking lot, security booth, planters and a cemented main entrance road access.

The Polyclinic also includes spaces for consultation rooms, reception and registration areas, waiting rooms, an asthma bay, a pharmacy, two triage rooms, a laboratory, shock/trauma rooms, and more, so that it can provide the highest level of service to patients.

Accompanying the project was a donation handed over to the Ministry of Health and Wellness of medical equipment and a fully equipped ambulance for exclusive use at this facility. Additionally, the Polyclinic benefits from convenient land, air and sea connectivity, facilitating patient access.

The establishment of the Placencia Polyclinic underscores the BTB’s commitment to enhancing the livelihoods in our key destinations.  Through this project, investing in healthcare infrastructure will improve the well-being of residents and strengthen the destination’s appeal to tourists, fostering growth in both the social and tourism sectors.