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BTB Industry Update - July 2009
Director of Tourism

Director's Message

With some indications of positive movement in the global economy, the tourism industry's efforts in process bode well for the coming season. Rejuvenated spirits; facilities that have been upgraded, renovated and "freshened up"; personnel that have been the benefit of additional training and exposure and innovative new marketing and public relations actions – these are just a few of the activities and plans for the months between July and November.
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Xtreme Tourist

Xtreme Tourist Experiences The Adrenaline Rush Of Belize

A crew representing Fish Production Studio, in partnership with American Express, visited Belize from July 9th-July 13th, 2009 to film an episode of their adventure-based travel show called "Xtreme Tourist."
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Taste Of Belize

BTB Attends Outdoor Retailer Show With ATTA

The BTB and representatives from the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) visited with key adventure outdoor retailers and adventure magazines at the recently held Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City...
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Local Media

Local Media Discovers Adventure In Toledo

The Belize Tourism Board hosted a two-day media familiarization trip to Toledo in southern Belize, on July 18th and 19th, 2009 in order to share one of Belize's popular destinations with the domestic tourism market...
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BTB's Marketing Team Meets Cayo Tourism Stakeholders

On July 30th, 2009 the BTB Marketing Team traveled to Cayo and hosted over 50 tourism stakeholders in that district at an evening of cocktails and a presentation on BTB's marketing efforts with the objective...
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Taiwanese Delegation

Taiwanese Delegation Visits Belize

A Taiwanese delegation travelled from the other side of the world to visit Belize on a ten-day familiarization trip from July 11th-20th, 2009. They toured and actively participated in...
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Belize

Belize And Mexico Work Together To Strengthen Tourism Ties

The Belize Tourism Board, The Belize Tourism Industry Association, the Belize Hotel Association, the Belize Tour Guide Association, the Belize National Tour Operators Association, the media and tourism...
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I am Belize

Participate In The BTB's "I Am Belize" Logo Competition!

The Belize Tourism Board is currently holding a civic pride and tourism campaign entitled "I Am Belize". The campaign seeks to instill civic pride as well as educate and sensitize Belizeans...
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Customer Training

BTB To Facilitate Customer Relations Training For Border Officials

The Belize Tourism Board will be conducting a Customer Relations training course from August 11th-14th, 2009 with participants from the Border Management Agency, Immigration and Customs Departments and BAHA...
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Beautification Project

FCCA Assists The Belize City Beautification Project

Representatives of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) were on hand at the Fort Street Tourism Village on July 9th. where they donated 1,000 gallons of paint to the Ministry of Tourism for use in...
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