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Tourism Industry Celebrates
posted (January 15, 2014)

The BTB's annual Industry Presentation is an important event for this key industry.  Part stocktaking, part self-congratulation, it's about looking ahead, while building on the past.  Today the show went to Corozal, where there was a lot to celebrate, and even something to look forward to for that northern town, long neglected as a tourist destination:

Jules Vasquez Reporting

Tony's Inn in Corozal was the venue for this year's industry presentation and mestizo dances set the tone for this northern-most town.

There was a lot to celebrate as this promotional video shows:
(Clip of the Video)

Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr. - Minister of Tourism
"Our performance in touism over the past year has been well over the average global growth level. In fact, it has placed Belize at the forefront of our region. Our neighbors both to the north and south of us are paying close attention to what we are collectively doing to achieve such success as they continue to slowly rebound from the recession."

And the BTB says that in the New Year, it will also help some lesser destinations to rebound:

Laura Esquivel-Frampton - Director of Tourism
"We plan to look at the development of waterfront strategy for Punta Gorda, a tourism development plan for Caye Caulker, and since one of the reasons we also chose Corozal was to also announce that we plan to work with the residents of Corozal for the development of a waterfront strategy for Corozal Town."

And the BTB also hopes to pilot a major training initiative:

Laura Esquivel-Frampton

"But, the top of our priority is creating that roadmap for the hospitality training institute that is greatly needed in Belize. The master plan envisions the creation of a hospitality polytechnic institute, as a center of excellence in hospitality training and tourism sustainable development research."

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