Placencia BTIA Goes To BETEX!!!

The Belize Tourism Expo BETEX 2006 took place from September 12 to September 17th. The expo offered an exclusive opportunity for travel agent and wholesalers to meet with local suppliers, and experience Belize, our beloved country, with its natural beauty. This year's show included a 2-day marketplace that took place at the Princess Hotel and Casino to allow travel agents and wholesalers personal meetings with local businesses that attended the show. In the afternoon of the second day the show was opened to public of Belize. This was to give the public a chance to see what our Tourism Industry has to offer. After the two days of market place a 3-day expedition, was given to travel agents and wholesalers to experience Belize first hand. Expedition options focused on Culture/Archaeology, Island Adventure, Jungle/Wildlife, Diving/Snorkeling and Inland Adventure. Agents/wholesalers traveled all over Belize to enjoy these expeditions.  Continue>>>>>>>>>>>

Placencia Crew Wins B.G.F.A Blue Water Fishing Tournament

Miss Florida Belize 2006 Visit Placencia

On September 19th, I had the privilege to meet Miss Porsche Cattouse who holds the title of Miss Florida Belize 2006-2007, her mother Rose and grandmother Gilda. Miss Cattouse was born in Brooklyn, New York, and now resides in Florida with her family. She is 18 years old and attends FIU in Florida, majoring in Marketing/Advertising. Her hobbies and interest are singing, writing lyrics, and playing the drums.
Miss Cattouse was given the opportunity to come to Belize and to visit Mother Nature’s Best Kept Secret, with the help of the Belize Association of Florida. When I asked if it was her first time in Belize, she smiled and replied “No I was here when I was about 10, but it’s been a while. But it’s my first time to Placencia... every thing is so very peaceful, the food is great and the people are nice” Continue >>>>>>>>>>>