My understanding - the investment is coming from private investors in the United States, not the Belizean government - except the roadway infrastructure into the area. Over 50% of the tourism into Belize, visits AC... makes sense to eliminate the 10 minute Island hop, and the airport taxes on tickets and jobs would boost the local economy.

Also my understanding, the roadway has to be completed - and the building is reliant on the road for materials. We all understand the MEXICAN MINUTE in waiting for stuff. Sometimes, a Belizean minute may be just as long.... I look at it this way, would the big name chains invest if there wasn't a fair chance for the structure to happen?!