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Belize showcased as Premier Wedding and Honeymoon Destination in Miami

Belize attends the Wedding Salon in Miami, Florida

Belize City, Belize, June 16th, 2010 – The BTB showcased Belize as a hot destination for weddings and honeymoons at the Wedding Salon tradeshow in Miami on June 14th, 2010.

The Wedding Salon event featured a variety of companies where one can find anything from catering, beauty services, florists, gowns, venues, wedding planning, wedding travel, honeymoon destinations and much more.  Attending the show were brides, wedding planners and press.

The BTB has recognized the steady growth in the weddings and honeymoon market in Belize and the potential to grow the interest for the destination. The weddings and honeymoon market is a 15 billion dollar industry and brides and families are always looking for special locations to mark that memorable occasion.

Brides had an opportunity to gather their Belize information and win a trip to Belize. Additionally, the BTB launched its revised wedding and honeymoon page that has mighty and important consumer information for those getting married in Belize. The new and improved weddings page will provide helpful facts and advise to this target market and will have the participation of the private sector who will be offering special packages.

The Wedding Salon organized several consumer events in the U.S. The BTB has participated in the California and Miami consumer show locations. Representing the Belize Tourism Board were Marketing Officers Lorena Martinez and Gale Ozaeta.

For more information on events taking place in Belize’s tourism industry, please contact the Marketing Department at the Belize Tourism Board at 227-2420, via email:  info@travelbelize.org or visit our website www.belizetourism.org.