BTIA Toledo Hosts Successful Membership Mixer
BTIA Toledo Chapter held their year-end Membership Mixer on Friday, December 9th in Punta Gorda Town. Representation came from all areas of the Toledo District including Punta Gorda Town Council, Punta Gorda Police Department, media outlets, numerous tourism stakeholders within the district and local associations.
Placencia’s Mistletoe Ball 2022
The Mistletoe Ball, the largest and most glamorous holiday celebration on the Placencia Peninsula, was held on Saturday December 10th, at the beautiful Umaya Resort. With the last Ball being held in 2019 it is safe to say the Peninsula community was more than ready for this night and they were not disappointed.
BTB, in Partnership with the BTIA, Hosts Profile Builder 101 Workshops
In late November, the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) in collaboration with BTIA hosted a series of Profile Builder 101 Workshops which were held in Punta Gorda, Placencia, Hopkins and Cayo. The workshops were focused on the one-on-one profile creation for the Travel Belize and Belizean Traveller websites.
Minister of Tourism Hosts Meeting with BTIA Board
In November, Hon. Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism & Diaspora Relations, Mrs. Nicole Solano, CEO, Ministry of Tourism & Diaspora Relations and Mr. Evan Tillett, Director of Tourism, met with the Board of Directors of the Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA).
Lifeguarding Training Certificate Ceremony is Held in Caye Caulker
Caye Caulker BTIA has successfully conducted its first ever training of lifeguards. This 40-hour, in-person training was held from November 14 to November 18 in Caye Caulker via the institutional strengthening initiative which was supported by BTB’s Matching Grants Programme. Eight persons were trained in basic lifeguarding skills with the aim of becoming fully trained lifeguards by June 2023.
BTIA Joins Memorial Park Development Steering Committee
The Memorial Park in Belize City sits on the sea front and offers a memorial to fallen World War I soldiers. It has become a historic landmark providing a venue for leisure and economic activity for residents of the city. The Belize City Council and the Belize Tourism Board recognize that there is much potential for further development of the park and have formed a steering committee that will review and make recommendations for improvement.
BTIA Raises the Bar on Belizean Cuisine in San Pedro and Cayo
As global tourism rebounds after COVID-19, destinations are competing heavily to attract visitors. Culinary tourism is on the rise and our amazing Belizean cuisine is playing a significant role in attracting the attention of potential guests. Food is believed to rank alongside climate, accommodation, and scenery in importance to tourists. To be competitive, we must continuously work on improving our standards and putting our best face forward. On this premise, BTIA organized a “Raising the Bar on Belizean Cuisine” training.
Re-Imagining Belizean Tourism Summit Report
The BTIA "Re-imagining Belizean Tourism" Summit was held on May 26, 2022 at the Best Western Plus Belize Biltmore Plaza. The main objectives of the summit were: To examine Belize's position as a tourism destination in the aftermath of the COVID 19 pandemic; To gather data and industry positions to contribute to the revision of the National Sustainable Tourism Master Plan; To formulate recommendations for Belize Tourism’s Strategic Direction in a Post Covid 19 Era; and, To discuss destination best practices
Travel News October 2022
The Week, a popular UK online magazine which focuses on international news and commentary, has featured Belize in their current trip of the week segment.