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BTB Industry Update - June 2009
Director of Tourism

Director's Message

Refreshing June showers tempered the warmth of the tropical summer sun as we began the transition from the traditional "high" season to the "green" season of Belize's tourism. For many in the tourism industry this usually means the time for a much-needed vacation; the start of repair, building and maintenance projects not possible with guests around and intensification of marketing activities for the next high season.
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Project Development Director

Project Development Director Hired For The Sustainable Tourism Development Program

The Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation & Culture and the Belize Tourism Board, are pleased to introduce Mr. Noel Jacobs as the Project Development Director, a new position established in conjunction...
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Belize Scuba

Belize's New Brand Ads

Belize's new brand ads highlight the vibrancy of Belize's spectacular natural resources with particular focus on the authentic visitor experience and an invitation to "Be One with Belize"...
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American Way Magazine

Belize Boasts Its Presence On The Cover Of American Way Magazine

The Belize Tourism Board held a press launch on June 17th, 2009, to unveil the June 15th edition of American Way, the in-flight magazine of American Airlines whose cover features Belize and Mrs. Kim Simpliss Barrow, Belize's first lady...
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Westworld Magazine

Westworld Magazine Experiences The Adventurous Side Of Belize

Travel Writer, Mr. Ken Hagen and photographer, Mr. Jeremy McCormack, both from Westworld Magazine, visited Belize on June 15th-23rd, 2009 to experience the adventures that await visitors to Belize...
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American Archaeology Magazine

Secrets Of El Pilar Explored By American Archaeology Magazine

One of Cayo's sacred Maya sites, El Pilar, was the focus of a four-day familiarization visit to Belize by editor, Mr. Michael Bawaya and photographer, Mr. Jerry Rabinowitz of American Archaeology Magazine in Belize from June 8th-June 11th, 2009...
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MLT Vacations

MLT Vacations Visits Belize

A seven-day familiarization trip by MLT Vacations' Product Managers, Ms. Shannon Ran-Valcher and Mr. Steven Bradley, was structured to  conduct meetings and site inspections with a wide cross section of industry stakeholders as...
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Learning Aventures & Media Inc.

Learning Adventures & Media Inc. Explores The Deep Blue Caribbean And The Mystifying Rainforests Of Belize

Whalesharks were on the itinerary of expedition team leaders, Wayne and Karen Brown of Learning Adventures & Media Inc. as they visited Belize on a three-week familiarization trip to capture images of the elusive whale sharks...
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BTB meets with Tourism Students

BTB Meets With Tourism Students And Professors On Board The Carnival Valor

The Belize Tourism Board often gives presentations to students from educational institutions throughout the country of Belize and was pleased to do the same for students visiting Belize via a cruise ship in June...
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FCCA Foundation

Belizean Essays Entered In 2009 FCCA Foundation Children's Essay Contest

Belize has the opportunity to participate in the 2009 Children's Essay sponsored by the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) and this year, students throughout the country were encouraged to...
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Taste Of Belize

Taste Of Belize 2009 Scheduled For August 29th

Taste of Belize is the signature culinary event of Belize created by the Belize Tourism Board in an effort to showcase and provide recognition for excellence in the culinary arts, by promoting the food and beverage sector of Belize's tourism...
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