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Internet Marketing Belize is one of the few countries
that can boast that all licensed tourism service providers have an
Internet presence. While most businesses have their own
websites. The Belize Tourism Board offers the following
opportunities.
Travelbelize.org - BTB’s Gateway Website http://www.travelbelize.org
Every licensed hotel with the Belize Tourism Board is listed in the Accommodation Directory of Travelbelize.org. The listing is free
and includes information on type of accommodation, amenities, rates,
and most importantly the contact information so that guests can contact
properties directly. The directory is updated annually (along with the
license renewal package) or when contact information changes for the
property.
Hotels may also purchase a link from their listing in this directory to their own website at a charge of $100.00 + GST per year. Click here to view the Accommodation Directory Click here to send in your listing.
Toucan Trail Program http://www.toucantrail.com
The Toucan Trail program is a small-hotels marketing program
targeting local and international travelers on a budget. The program
includes a website (www.toucantrail.com)
with participating hotels and advertising on major Internet travel
sites. Qualifying hotels must be licensed and registered, offer
double accommodations at US$60 or less per night, and be in good
standing with the Belize Tourism Board. Once a hotel has been
approved, a webpage describing its features and including images is
developed free of cost and included on the Toucan Trail
website. Hotels who already have websites are linked from the
Toucan Trail website. Furthermore, participating Toucan Trail hotels
can submit recipes and other information for additional exposure
opportunities on the website.
Hotels must apply for inclusion in this program through the Marketing Department and Hotels Department at the BTB.
Summer Specials http://www.summerinbelize.com
Summer in Belize is a cooperative marketing program with the Belize
Tourism Board aimed at increasing sales during the quieter summer
months. Each participating hotel receives a page with their special,
direct links to their website, and direct contact information. The
website www.summerinbelize.com is heavily promoted on the Internet.
for more information.
Family Special As a part of the Summer In
Belize promotion a special listing has been added to encourage family
travel to Belize during the slower months of the year. This is a great
opportunity for interested private sector companies, who wish to take
advantage of this marketing initiative that has the potential for
increased business opportunities between May and November.
Industry participants receive a free listing on the Family Specials
page of SummerInBelize.com. The listings are actively promoted from May
until November.
Contact the Marketing department for more information
Free Stay Caribbean http://www.freestaycaribbean.com
The Free Stay Caribbean is a part of the Visitor Repeat
Program. As a member of this program, the Belize Tourism Board
encourages cruise ship passengers to return to Belize for a longer stay.
All hotels have the opportunity to be listed on this website free of charge
to them if they are willing to provide a package at a discounted or
special offer. Each hotel has their own information on this web
site.
Contact the Marketing Department for more information.
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