Welcome In this issue Marketing Product Development BTB Industry Update - June 2008

A Message from Belize's Director of Tourism

This has been a busy month both at home and abroad as we strengthen relationships with international partners, celebrate the bounty of our natural resources as well as the creativity of our culinary personnel. Following are a few of the highlights in the month of June.
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PM and BTB attend Caribbean Heritage Month

PM Barrow and BTB participate in Caribbean Heritage Month in New York

The Conference of the Caribbean Heads of State and Leaders in the Business Communities was held in New York City on June 13th to coincide with Caribbean Heritage Month in the United States.
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Annual Caribbean Tourism Summit

Belize at First Annual Caribbean Tourism Summit in Washington D.C.

The Minister of Tourism & Civil Aviation, Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr., Chief Executive Officer Mr. Mike Singh and the Director of Tourism, Mrs. Tracy Panton traveled to Washington to attend the 1st Annual Caribbean Tourism Summit...
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September Celebrations Activities Startup

This year the BTB again hosts the Secretariat for the September Celebrations under the Chairmanship of Hon. Manuel Heredia. There has been a call for the submission of Events...
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Phillip Goldson International Airport

TACA Wholesalers Visit Belize

Wholesaler representatives for TACA were in Belize from May 18th thru May 24th on a Luxury Wellness Familiarization trip ...
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Belize Summer Specials

Belize Summer Specials Promoted on Trip Advisor

Each May as the busier part of the tourism season begins to slow, Belize hotels and tour operators offer special discounted rates and family vacation packages.
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Libgo Travel Agents

Belize Travel Training to LibGo Travel Agents in the US

Michelle Bowers, Marketing Officer at the Belize Tourism Board, Andrew Godoy of the Belize Tourism Industry Association and Bridgette Bougas of Discovery Expeditions delivered the training to over 75 agents...
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Represenatives from Spirit Airlines and BTB staff

Additional Support for BETEX 2008

The Minister of Tourism, Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr., and the Belize Tourism Board have shown tremendous support for this year's event, and this week presented another check...
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Marketing Committee Appointed

As the Statutory Authority within the Ministry of Tourism & Civil Aviation, the Belize Tourism Board is legally mandated to develop a destination marketing program to build awareness of Belize as a tourism destination...
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Belizean Cuisine

Taste of Belize Showcases Belize's Culinary Talents

The Belize Tourism Board held its 7th Annual Taste of Belize Culinary Competition on Saturday, June 7th, at the Radisson Fort George Hotel ....
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Represenatives from Spirit Airlines and BTB staff

Tourism Stakeholders Join to create a Tourism Special Incentives Program

The Ministry of Tourism has joined forces with the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) and the Belize Investment and Trade Development Services (BELTRAIDE) to create a Tourism Specific Incentives Program...
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Discussion with IDB for Tourism Master Plan

Discussions for Tourism Master Plan Underway

Members of the BTB met with representatives of the International Development Bank, Mrs. Daedra Isaacs-Haylock and Ms. Michelle Lamay, and with representatives of the Emerging Market Groups to discuss plans to develop a Tourism Master Plan for Belize.
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Represenatives from Spirit Airlines and BTB staff

BTB Emergency Preparedness Plan

Special attention must be paid to Emergency preparedness plans as we enter the Hurricane Season. The heavy flooding, damage and loss of life after the rains from...
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