BTIA President addresses the effects of Covid-19 within the Tourism Industry

President Stewart Krohn appeared on Open Your Eyes Tuesday December 29 2020, where he addressed the key issues the BTIA is facing in dealing with the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.

What should have been the start of the high season in the Tourism industry here in Belize, is instead quite low due to effect of COVID. President of the Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) Stewart Krohn, gives us an update.



President describes access to Loans and Grants

In his appearance on Open Your Eyes, President Stewart Krohn was asked by Host Marleni Cuellar to give an update on the Finance area in terms of access to Tourism loans and grants.



President feels Optimistic about 2021 Arrivals

In his appearance on Open Your Eyes, President Stewart Krohn was asked about whether he feels optimistic that there will be more of a steady stream of tourists arriving in 2021 based on the past 3 months.



President talks arrivals since reopening of the PGIA
BTIA’s President Stewart Krohn appeared on Open Your Eyes on Tuesday December 29 2020, where he responded to a number of questions in relation to the Covid-19 pandemic and it’s impact within the Tourism Industry.

He was asked by OYE host Isani Cayetano on what the arrivals have been looking like in terms of visitors to Belize and their access to our various destinations and the Tourism industry since the re-opening of the Phillip Goldson International Airport in October.

President Explains Position on Enforcing Bans and Tighter Restrictions

In his appearance on Open Your Eyes, President Stewart Krohn was asked by Host Marleni Cuellar about BTIA’s position on the enforcement of bans and tighter restrictions on persons from countries where there is a high concern of Covid -19.



President Communicates Ensuring Safety but Still Allowing Room for Economic Recovery

In his appearance on Open Your Eyes, President Stewart Krohn was asked by Host Marleni Cuellar to communicate his message in terms of finding the balance between ensuring safety but still allowing room for economic recovery.



President explains simplifying measures in response to Covid-19

In his appearance on Open Your Eyes, President Stewart Krohn was asked by Host Isani Cayetano about trying to simplify the various measures put in place to combat Covid-19.

President Aims Focus at the Easing of Visitor Entry Requirements

In his appearance on Open Your Eyes, President Stewart Krohn was asked by Host Marleni Cuellar what he believes needs to be addressed as soon as possible as the industry heads into the peak season.



President Discusses Unemployment Situation due to Covid-19

In his appearance on Open Your Eyes, President Stewart Krohn was asked by Host Marleni Cuellar to talk about the unemployment situation seen from the tourism fallout.



President Addresses Local Tourism

In his appearance on Open Your Eyes, President Stewart Krohn was asked by Host Marleni Cuellar to expand on the push to get Belizeans to travel this year and aid in providing some business to the tourism sector.



President Talks CDC advisories, Gold Standard Certification and more

In his appearance on Open Your Eyes, President Stewart Krohn was asked by Host Marleni Cuellar about the recent advisories issued by the CDC as well as the issues surrounding the Gold Standard Certification.



President Explains Position on Enforcing Bans and Tighter Restrictions

In his appearance on Open Your Eyes, President Stewart Krohn was asked by Host Marleni Cuellar about BTIA’s position on the enforcement of bans and tighter restrictions on persons from countries where there is a high concern of Covid -19.



President Communicates Ensuring Safety but Still Allowing Room for Economic Recovery

In his appearance on Open Your Eyes, President Stewart Krohn was asked by Host Marleni Cuellar to communicate his message in terms of finding the balance between ensuring safety but still allowing room for economic recovery.

President Speaks on Cancellations and Bookings

Take a look as our President discuss some of the major impacts on the industry due to Covid-19, in terms of bookings and cancellations.



President Reflects on One Year of Covid-19

Take a look as our President, Stewart Krohn, reflects on one year of Covid-19, and discuss some of the many impacts within the industry.



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President Thanks Those Responsible for Minimizing Full Impacts of Covid-19

President Stewart Krohn, in his appearance on OYE, thanked all those responsible for minimizing some of the impacts of Covid-19 when it all started one year ago.



President Elaborates on Continued Optimism

President Stewart Krohn elaborates on his continued optimism.



President Discusses the Impacts of Covid-19

President Stewart Krohn discusses the impacts of Local Tourism, in what has been one of the most significant developments, and addresses why he believes the real impact will be felt even more positively in the future.



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