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Belize Tourism Board
Community and Society
Caribbean Tourism Leaders Gather in San Pedro for Sustainability Talks
San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, hosted the 2026 Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development under the theme “Tourism in Full Color,” highlighting the integration of the blue, green, and orange economies into a sustainable development path. The conference, held from April 27th to 30th, welcomed more than 300 delegates from 29 countries.
Community and Society
Belize Showcases Sustainable Diving at Beyond Blue Summit
The Beyond Blue Dive Summit, officially titled Beyond Blue: Belize’s Great Dive for Sustainability, was held from April 22nd to 25th, 2026, in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. Hosted at Sunset Caribe Resort, the four-day event brought together international media, content creators, dive professionals, and conservation advocates. Organized by the Belize Tourism Board (BTB), the summit featured guided dives at renowned sites such as the Great Blue Hole, Half Moon Caye Wall, the WIT Concrete Shipwreck, and the Hol Chan Marine Reserve. Participants explored Belize’s marine biodiversity while gaining insight into sustainable tourism practices.
Community and Society
Tour guide graduation honors San Pedro’s tourism pioneers
During the recent graduation of new tour guides in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, held on March 20th, a group of veteran tourism pioneers was recognized for their decades of contribution to the island’s tourism industry. The honored were acknowledged for their contributions to the development of San Pedro’s tourism product and for their continued dedication to the sector.
Travel & Tourism
San Pedro Concerns Highlighted in BTIA Meeting with Tourism Minister
On Monday, March 16th, the Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) Board of Directors, representing each district in the country, along with its Executive Committee, attended an in-person meeting with the Honorable Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism. San Pedro Chapter Chairwoman Melanie Paz represented Ambergris Caye interests. The meeting focused on urgent tourism challenges across the country, with San Pedro and Caye Caulker highlighted as particularly vulnerable amid ongoing infrastructure development.
Community and Society
BTB partners with “Dr. of the Flats” to train San Pedro tour guides
The Belize Tourism Board (BTB), in collaboration with trainer Omar Arceo, known as “Dr. of the Flats,” launched the first adult fly-fishing training course for licensed tour guides in San Pedro, Belize. The six-day program ran from March 3rd to March 14th, culminating in an informal certificate presentation and dinner held at La Mulata Backyard Eatery on March 14th at 7:30PM. Ten participants completed rigorous training sessions to expand their professional skills.
Community and Society
San Pedro Bids Farewell to Tourism Pioneer Celi McCorkle
The community of San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, and many across Belize were saddened on March 7th with the passing of island icon, entrepreneur, and tourism pioneer Celi Nuñez McCorkle at the age of 87. Referred to as the “Mother of Tourism,” McCorkle was recognized for opening the island’s first guesthouse, the Holiday Hotel, in 1965, which continues operating today. Her legacy and love for the island not only helped pave the way for San Pedro to become Belize’s premier tourism destination but also contributed significantly to the development of education on Ambergris Caye. Her influence will be remembered for generations to come.
Education
BTB Recognizes 13 Belizean Chefs at Culinary Certification Ceremony
The Belize Tourism Board (BTB), through its Elevate Training Institute, hosted a Culinary Certification Ceremony on Monday, February 9, 2026, to recognize 13 Belizean chefs who earned professional culinary certifications from the American Culinary Federation (ACF). The ceremony was held at 9:30AM in the Coral Room at the Grand Resort & Residences in Belize City. It marked a major step toward strengthening Belize’s culinary sector and tourism product.
Business & Economy
BTB Opens New Artisan Market in San Pedro with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) officially opened the new Artisan Market in San Pedro Town on Thursday, February 5, 2026, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at 11AM on Nurse Shark Street. The event featured a short program led by master of ceremonies Rene Guzman, San Pedro Town Council Administrator.