Below are procedures for renewing hotels and tourist accommodations according to Chapter 285 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2003.

Procedure for Renewing Hotel and Tourist Accommodations Licenses

At the end of the calendar year when all licenses require renewal, a license renewal application form must be obtained from, and submitted to the Office of the Registrar of Hotels and Tourist Accommodation or at the Belize Tourism Board Office.

1. The license application form must be filled out in its entirety and a BZ$25.00 non-refundable application fee, and a license fee of BZ$5.00 for each bedroom must accompany this application. All fees are payable to the Belize Tourism Board.

2. After all applications for registration and license are received, the Registrar shall verify the particulars contained in that application and cause a report or reports to be made (Physical Inspection) as to whether adequate arrangements are available for the compliance with the requirements of minimum standards of service, health and accommodation, prescribed for hotels and tourist accommodation by the Minister.

3. Updated briefing required of amended regulations and compliances, if any.

4. If there are any attachments that must be renewed annually, these should accompany the application e.g. trade licenses and public health certificates.