Press Release: Handing Over of Tourism Security Transportation Vehicles through the Sustainable Tourism Program II

The Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations (MTDR) through the Sustainable Tourism Program II handed over three (3) additional vehicles as part of scheduled program activities under Component (3) Institutional Strengthening geared towards the provision of tourism transportation security vehicles, bringing to date the total number of vehicles handed over to five (5).  These vehicles will assist and improve on the destination management of the tourism sector.

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Actions for Tourism Recovery Seminar

The Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations invites all tour guides, tour operators, and other tourism stakeholders to the Actions for Tourism Recovery Seminar being organized by the Mundo Maya Organization to celebrate International Tourism Day. During September 28 to 30, 2022, a one hour and a half seminar will be held each day from 10:00 am to 11:30 am on Sustainability and Environmental Conservation, Digital Marketing, and New Travel Trends. Simultaneous translation will be provided.

Register for the seminar here.

For further information, contact us at eddie.herrera@tourism.gov.bz

Request for Bids – Supply of Tourism Security Transportation

Institution:                 MINISTRY OF TOURISM AND DIASPORA RELATIONS (MTDR)

Country:                    BELIZE

Project:                      SUSTAINABLE TOURISM PROGRAM II (STPII)

Operation No:           3566/OC-BL

RFB title:                   Supply of Tourism Security Transportation

RFB Number.:           ICB02/2021

1.         This Invitation for Bids follows the General Procurement Notice for this Project that appeared on the Development Business website, February 2016.

2.         The Government of Belize through the Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations has received a “loan” from the Inter-American Development Bank toward the cost of the Sustainable Tourism Program II, and it intends to apply a part of the proceeds of this “loan” to payments under the Contract for the Supply of Tourism Security Transportation – SBD/GDS02/ICB02/2021. 

3.         The Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the supply of Tourism Security Transportation.

4.         The Request for Bids will be conducted through the International Competitive Bidding (ICB) procedures specified in the Inter-American Development Bank’s Policies for the Procurement of Works and Goods financed by the Inter-American Development Bank (GN-2349-15), and is open to all bidders from Eligible Source Countries as defined in the Policies.

5.         Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations from Tamara Cano, tamara.cano@tourism.gov.bz  and inspect the bidding documents at the address given below during the office hours 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM local Belize time.

6.         A margin of preference for certain goods manufactured domestically “shall not” be applied. Additional details are provided in the Bidding Documents.

 7.        A complete set of Bidding Documents in English may be obtained by interested bidders on the submission of a written Application to the address below (no associated cost).

8.         Bids must be delivered to the address below at or before December 15, 2021 at 2:00 PM, Local Belize Time. Electronic bidding “will not” be permitted. Late bids will be rejected.  Bids will be opened physically in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend in person at the address below at 2:15 PM on December 15, 2021, local Belize time. 

9.         All bids must be accompanied by a “Bid security” in the amounts stated below or an equivalent amount in a freely convertible currency:

Lot 1 – Trail Motorbikes (Bz$600.00)

Lot 2 – UTV (Bz$1,500.00)

Lot 3 – Vehicles (Bz$8,000.00)

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10.       The address referred to above is:

Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations

Attn:  Tamara Tingling-Cano

Procurement Specialist, STPII

106 South Street, Belize City,

Tel: 501-227-1760

E-mail: tamara.cano@tourism.gov.bz

Train the Trainers Workshop for Coral Reef Awareness and Marine Recreation Across the Region

The Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations (MTDR) in collaboration with the Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL), the Mesoamerican Reef Cruise Destinations Network (MAR Network), and the Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA), held the first session of the Train the Trainers Workshop for Coral Reef Awareness and Marine Recreation Across the Region on November 2, 2021. The workshop aims to educate participants on the ecological and economic value of coral reefs and strengthen private sector participation in sustainable recovery at Mesoamerican Reef destinations. This information will further strengthen institutional, businesses, and personal capacities and will improve tourism and marine recreation standards. Participants include tourism trainers, dive instructors, tour operators, tour guides and tourism associations and NGOs.

This first workshop wraps up on Friday November 5, 2021. It will be repeated once more in the second half of November 2021 for stakeholders in the rest of the country.

This Train the Trainers Workshop is being facilitated by Mr. Javier Pizaña, Biologist and Mexico Program Manager for CORAL. Mr Darcy Correa of the MTDR can be contacted at darcy.correa@tourism.gov.bz or at 227-2801 for further information.

Invitation to Quote – Nim Li Punit and Lubaantun Visitor Centers’ Enhancement Works

Institution:                 MINISTRY OF TOURISM AND DIASPORA RELATIONS (MTDR)

Country:                    BELIZE

Project:                      SUSTAINABLE TOURISM PROGRAM II (STPII)

Operation No:           3566/OC-BL

ITQ title:                    Nim Li Punit and Lubaantun Visitors’ Centers Enhancement Works    

ITQ Number.:           WKS 01/2021

1.         This Invitation to Quote follows the General Procurement Notice for this Project that appeared in Development Business, February 2016.

2.         The Government of Belize through the Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations “has received “loan” from the Inter-American Development Bank toward the cost of the Sustainable Tourism Program II, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this “loan” to payments under the Contract for the Nim Li Punit and Lubaantun Visitors’’ Centers Enhancement Works – WKS 01/2021.    

3.         The Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations now invites interested eligible bidders to submit price quotations for the Nim Li Punit and Lubaantun Visitors’ Centers Enhancement Works.

4.         Bidding will be conducted through the “Shopping” process specified in the Inter-American Development Bank’s Policies for the Procurement of Goods and Works financed by the Inter-American Development Bank, and is open to all bidders from Eligible Source Countries as defined in the Bidding Documents.

5.         Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations, Tamara Cano, tamara.cano@tourism.gov.bz  at the address given below during office hours 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM local time Belize.

6.         The Invitation to Quote document including the Technical Specifications, Bill of Quantities, Drawings, and quote submission sheet in English may be obtained by interested bidders on the submission of a written Application and picked up at the address below (no associated cost). 

7.         Price Quotations must be delivered to the address below at or before September 13, 2021 at 4:00 pm, local time Belize. Electronic bidding “shall” be permitted. Late bids will be rejected.

8.         The address referred to above is:

Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations

Attn:  Tamara Tingling-Cano

Procurement Specialist, STPII

106 South Street, Belize City,

Tel: 501-227-1760 E-mail: tamara.cano@tourism.gov.bz

Minister meets with FCCA

Belize continuing to push Cruise Tourism. Today, Hon. Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism & Diaspora Relations, Mr. Evan Tillett, Chairman of the BTB Board of Directors and other delegates from the Belize Tourism Board met with the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) in Miami.

Today’s meeting was conducted to further discuss the efforts to restart the cruise industry in Belize and to do so in a safe manner.

Press Release – Belize Land Borders will Reopen to Foreign Tourists on May 31

The Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations (MTDR), along with the Border Management Agency (BMA), and the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) announce the reopening of Belize’s land and sea borders to foreign tourists who wish to visit the country for recreation and vacation purposes only.

The points of entry will reopen in a phased approach, and in Phase 1, only tourists who are booked at Gold Standard hotels, and transferred by Gold Standard taxis or tour operators will be permitted to enter. Tourists will be required to present proof of a negative PCR Covid-19 test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival in Belize; or a rapid antigen test for SARS-CoV2 approved by the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) taken within 24 hours prior to arrival in Belize. All tourists, including those who provide proof of full Covid-19 immunization, may be required to submit to testing at their expense.

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