Chocolate Festival of Belize 2022
BTIA is pleased to announce that the Chocolate Festival is back. We could not be more excited to see the revival of this remarkable event which had to be put on hold due to the pandemic. The Chocolate Festival of Belize is traditionally held every May, over the Commonwealth Day weekend, and attracts a wide variety of visitors including international tourists, Belizean Travelers and residents of Toledo and surrounding areas. While the holiday is not on the calendar this year, the
A New Cruise Ship Calls to Port in Belize
Late last week, Belize welcomed the Seabourn Ovation, a new cruise ship under the Seabourn Cruise Line. According to the Belize Tourism Board (BTB), the ship had its maiden call ceremony on board at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday. Participating were representatives from the BTB, the ships local port agent APEX Shipping Agency Limited, Belize Port Authority and the Fort Street Tourism Village.
BTB Signs Agreement With UB To Update The National Sustainable Tourism Master Plan
The Belize Tourism Board has signed an agreement with the University of Belize (UB) for a partnership to update the National Sustainable Tourism Master Plan of Belize. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the tourism sector globally and countries that seek to remain competitive in the travel industry must also evolve their plans to charter a renewed path to resurgence.
BTIA Hosts 36th Annual General Meeting
The Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) held its 36th Annual General Meeting via Zoom on Thursday, January 20, 2022. In attendance were Hon. Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism and Diaspora Relations; Director of Tourism, Mr. Evan Tillett; the Board and members of BTIA; other tourism stakeholders; and invited guests.