Belize Shares Mother Nature's Best Kept Secret In Las Vegas

Belize amongst over 350 exhibiting companies was well represented at THE TRADESHOW (Traveling Retailing and Destination Expo) in Las Vegas from September 13th – September 15th, 2009 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

THE TRADESHOW is the top North American meeting place for destinations, travel suppliers and travel retailers worldwide to connect and establish new business relationships, representing every segment of the travel and tourism industry. The expo also afforded the opportunity to learn the latest consumer travel trends and happenings in terms of technology, products, and destinations as well as a chance to meet and cultivate valuable sources.

The exhibitors were also able to secure personal interviews with leading travel executives from the United States and around the world. Marketing Director of the Belize Tourism Board, Mrs. Shakira Tsai and Marketing Officer, Shyvonne Leslie, met with agents from Cruise & Vacations, Thomas Hogan Travel, Travel Consulting Marketing, SailAway Cruises & Tours, Travel Leaders, Expedia Inc., International Accents and Unique Vacations by Caren. In addition to the show, they had the opportunity to network and learn from officials representing the world's leading National Tourism Offices (NTO) at the 4th Annual NTO Summit. The forum provided a venue for NTO representatives to meet and discuss issues relevant to their specific industry niche. Featured presentations at the summit included Marketing the Value of your Destination in Today's Economy and Capitalizing on profitable niche markets –what works in specialized segments.

The Belize delegation also included representative from the Belize Hotel Association, Tanya McNab.