October 2016

The BTIA held a special meeting at its Belize City office to discuss the crime situation in tourist destinations and others parts of Belize.  The focus of the meeting was to address current security issues and concerns, and to discuss strategies to alleviate the crime situation in Belize. The discussion mainly focused on the increasing crime rates at tourist destinations and communities, difficulty of crime victims obtaining a police report, the lack of proper community policing programs, and inadequate communication

As an ally and partner with Oceana Belize, the BTIA formed part of the team that create the Eat Right Fish Right program that promotes a sustainable process for the monitoring of fishing practices and the quality of fish served to the public. It was officially launched in February 2016.  Restaurants, hotels and resorts can sign up to the program.