{"id":23790,"date":"2021-12-07T10:16:21","date_gmt":"2021-12-07T10:16:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/belizetourismboard.org\/?page_id=23790"},"modified":"2024-10-23T19:44:32","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T19:44:32","slug":"tour-operator","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.belizetourismboard.org\/tour-operator\/","title":{"rendered":"Tour Operator"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image source=”featured_image” img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_custom_heading icon_size=”25″ text=”Tour Operators” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left|color:%23bb5e2f” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Providing visitors with an unforgettable vacationing experience.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tour Operators are a pillar sector of the Tourism Industry, providing tour services countrywide.\u00a0 These businesses must be licensed to conduct their operations. For renewing and applying for a Tour Operator license kindly download the form provided below.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Online listings requires that all applicants\/business owners (tour operators and hotels) to send an email to touroperator@belizetourismboard.org<\/a>\u00a0from their company\u2019s email to begin the process.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Tour Operator Licensing Process” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23dd8500″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” subtitle=”At a glance look of Application Process for Tour Operator License”][vc_column_text]Registering made easy with the BTB.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Operator License and Renewal are required annually to remain operational under the Belize Tourism Board\u2019s (BTB) Operator\u2019s Licensing agreement.\u00a0Get all your Tour Operator related documents and forms below for your new or renewing Tour Operator Company.[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”0″][vc_tta_section title=”Submission of Application” tab_id=”1638889245666-d3688169-cd80″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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  1. Application for a Tour Operator license is to be submitted online via touroperator@belizetourismboard.org<\/li>\n
  2. Please submit all the following documents in the Application checklist below together with the online application form (signed). As of 1st<\/sup> November 2022, the Belize Tourism Board no longer accepts incomplete application submissions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Incomplete applications will not be accepted.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Application Checklist” tab_id=”1649783060614-4466178b-6ee7″][vc_column_text]1. Completed Application Form
    \n2. Proof of Citizenship or Permanent Residency
    \n3. Original Copy of Police Record (not older than six months; for the owner(s))
    \n4. Certificate of Good Standing and Allotment of Shares
    \n5. Detailed list of employees and tour guides. (Template provided with application form. Copies of each Tour Guides\u2019 licence must be submitted.)
    \n6. Detailed list of tour packages inclusive of sites where operator conducts tours (Template provided with application form. One form is required per tour.)
    \n7. Checklist of all safety equipment to carry out tours (Template provided with application form.)
    \n8. Valid License, Registration, and Passenger Liability Insurance for each boat and vehicle
    \n9. Copy of Public Liability Insurance
    \n10. Tour Operator\u2019s Emergency Plan
    \n11. Tour Operator Trade License
    \n12. Non-refundable application fee of $250.00<\/p>\n

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    Note:<\/em><\/span> It is required that an entity applying for a Tour Operator License MUST be majority owned by Belizeans or permanent residents of Belize. Proof of same MUST be provided.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Processing Time” tab_id=”1638889245769-bbca4534-3a44″][vc_column_text]The licensing process can take up to four (4) weeks for New Applicants and two (2) weeks for renewals. To avoid being unlicensed for any period of time please come in to our offices at least (4) weeks prior to the expiration date. Any Tour Operator who fails to complete the entire renewal process before December 31st, and continues to operate will be deemed as operating unlicensed and illegally.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Annual License Fees*” tab_id=”1638890811982-cf3e2758-7693″][vc_column_text]Non-refundable application fee of $250.00<\/p>\n

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    As per the Belize Tourism Board (Tour Operators) Regulations, it is an offence to operate without a valid Tour Operator License and a person or persons found guilty of said offence is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months, or to both such fine and period of imprisonment[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

    For more information about Tour Operators and the process of renewing or application contact our Licensing Officers at the BTB via email at\u00a0touroperator@belizetourismboard.org<\/a>\u00a0or call 227-2420.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_separator][vc_custom_heading text=”Operator Application Form” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23dd8500″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_toggle title=”Tour Operator Forms:” el_id=”1649800283052-f26a5c12-d3d9″]Tour Operator Application Form<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Tour Operator Detailed Employee Template<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

    Tour Package Template<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

    Detailed Tour Guide Template<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

    Tour Operator Vehicle Decal Template<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

    Tour Operator Vessel Decal Template<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

    Tour Operator Vehicle-Vessel Agreement Template<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

    Tour Operator License Replacement Form<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

    Tour Operator Modification Form<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Emergency Plan Template<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Emergency Plan Manual<\/a><\/strong>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Tour Operator Association Form:”]Tour Operator Association Application Form<\/a><\/strong>[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_toggle title=”Tour Operator Licensing Presentation”]Tour Operator Licensing Presentation<\/a>[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_separator][vc_custom_heading text=”Operator Directory” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23dd8500″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Your guide to the certified Tour Operators of Belize…<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) values its partnership with the highly-skilled license tour operators of Belize. Get acquainted with these professionals who are the backbone of Belize\u2019s tourism industry.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]