
Belize Tourism Board · February 2, 2026
Preliminary 2025 Tourism Figures Indicate Strong Forward Momentum
Belize’s tourism sector continues to show steady and measured growth, with both overnight and cruise tourism reflecting a destination that has moved beyond recovery and is now experiencing continued positive growth.
- 551,698 projected overnight stays in 2025 — a 0.8% increase over 2024
- 2025 overnight tourism projected to outperform 2019 by 9.6%
- 967,214 projected cruise passenger arrivals in 2025 — up 8.1% over 2024
- Cruise sector steadily narrowing the gap toward pre-pandemic scale
These results reflect the collective efforts of tourism stakeholders across Belize, whose continued investment and collaboration have been instrumental in sustaining the sector’s momentum.


