Tourism Info Center Opens on Caye Caulker
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.
2nd Coconut & Corn Festival A Success
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.
BTIA Hopkins Elects New Board
The Belize Tourism Industry Association’s (BTIA) Hopkins Chapter held an Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 31st July 2024 at Belizean Dreams Resort.
BTIA Dangriga Hosts Successful “Tourism Means Business” Forum
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.
BTIA Awarded Grant for Marine Conservation Project
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.
BTIA Holds “Tourism Means Business” Forum in the Cayo District
The Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) is pleased to announce the successful hosting of the "Tourism Means Business" Forum, which was designed to bring together key stakeholders from across the tourism sector. The forum took place on Friday, June 21st at the Galen University Campus in the Cayo District, providing a platform for insightful discussions, networking, and collaboration aimed at driving the sustainable growth of Belize's tourism industry.
BTIA Joins in the Celebration of Reef Week 2023
BTIA joined other non-governmental and tourism organizations in celebrating Reef Week 2023. Reef Week 2023 was celebrated under the theme: For Health, Wealth and Pleasure, Our Reef is a Treasure! The goal of the week was to highlight the importance of the Belize Barrier Reef and to share the message that we must each do our part to protect this amazing treasure that we have been blessed with.
BTIA Participates in Solid Waste Management Project II
The Belize Tourism Industry Association participated in a Solid Waste Management Project II (SWMP II). The project was a collaborative effort between Government of Belize (GoB), Belize Solid Waste Management Authority (BSWaMA) and Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
BTIA Participates in a World Cancer Day Event
In February, the BTIA participated in a World Cancer Day Event, which was held at the Belize Biltmore Plaza. The event was a collaboration between the Belize Cancer Society and the Ministry of Health and Wellness, with the aim to educate and create awareness of Cervical Cancer Prevention & Control in Belize, with a focus on HPV Testing and vaccination.
BTB Launches Video Series Highlighting Our People, Food and Culture
BTIA was pleased to attend the launch of BTB’s Culinary Series: “Our People, Food, and Culture” which took place on March 15th at the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts. This innovative video series is being aired for a total of six weeks on TV channels countrywide, and via BTB’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. The series features a different destination each week with two episodes per destination. Episode 1 focuses on the attractions and stories while Episode 2 features a