Press Release

The Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) is proud to announce that under the leadership of its President, Mr. Efren Pérez, Belize has assumed the Pro Tempore Presidency of the Federation of Chambers of Tourism of Central America (FEDECATUR) for the 2025–2026 term.

On April 26, the Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) will proudly celebrate 40 years of dedicated service and leadership in Belize’s tourism sector. Since its founding in 1985, BTIA has been a cornerstone of the industry, advocating for stakeholders, promoting sustainable development, and supporting the growth of Belize’s tourism landscape.

The Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) held its 39th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday, 17 January 2025, at the Best Western Plus Biltmore Plaza in Belize City. One of the key items on the agenda was the election of new officers to the Board.

The Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) in partnership with the Placencia Tour Guide Association (PTGA) has concluded 2 workshops on marine conservation topics for tour guides in southern Stann Creek. The trainings are a part of BTIA’s pilot project: Developing the Next Generation of Marine Conservationists, co-financed by the Belize Fund for a Sustainable Future.

The Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) partnered with the Guatemalan Tourism Chamber for a tourism private sector exchange in Peten, Guatemala from September 11 to 13, 2024.

We’re happy to announce the launch and grand opening of Caye Caulker’s first Tourist Information Center (TIC)! The center is a collaboration between the BTIA’s Caye Caulker Chapter and conservation NGO, Friends of Swallow Caye.

The Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) Corozal Chapter held its second annual Coconut & Corn Festival on August 3, 2024, at the Chactemal Plaza at the entrance of Corozal Town. The event kicked off with a parade featuring the Corozal Community College Marching Band, the Sarteneja LIRCS Marching Band, ESTM Ambassadors Marching Band and the Corozal Sailing Club.

The Belize Tourism Industry Association’s (BTIA) Hopkins Chapter held an Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 31st July 2024 at Belizean Dreams Resort.

The Belize Tourism Industry Association’s (BTIA) Dangriga Chapter held its highly anticipated "Tourism Means Business" Forum yesterday afternoon at Oceanview Beach Facility. The event was well attended, with a wide cross-section of stakeholders including artisans, business owners, and community leaders.

We are thrilled to announce that the Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) has received $80,029 in funding from the Belize Fund for a Sustainable Future (Belize Fund) at the award ceremony held at the beautiful Roaring River Golf Course on Friday, June 28th. Our Executive Director, Linette Canto, proudly accepted the award on behalf of the BTIA.