Belize Tourism Industry Association - Corozal Chapter

14/10/2024

Happy Indigenous People’s Resistance Day from the BTIA Corozal Chapter

28/09/2024

Proud winners of the World Sustainable Travel and Hospitality Award 2024. BTIA won in the category - Leading Sustainable Community Engagement Programme. Thanks to everyone who contributed to our success. We will continue to work diligently for the sustainable growth of our tourism industry.

27/09/2024

Today as we celebrate World Tourism Day 2024, under the theme: Tourism and Peace; let us embrace the diversity of our industry while we continue sharing peace and memorable moments with both local and international visitors. Happy World Tourism Day 2024.

21/09/2024

Happy Independence Day Belize! 🎊🎉

14/09/2024

BTIA concludes successful bi-national tourism exchange with Guatemala

The Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) partnered with the Guatemalan Tourism Chamber in Peten for a tourism private sector exchange in Peten, Guatemala from September 11 to 13, 2024. The focus of the exchange was geared toward fostering private sector alliances with key tourism operators in Guatemala aimed at developing multi-destination packages within the region.

The event gave participants the opportunity of one-on-one networking with both tour operators and hotels. The Belize delegation also embarked on site inspections at various hotels and destination tours that allowed them to experience the tourism product in Peten. This event marks the first phase of the regional integration for BTIA with a second phase to be held in Belize in November 2024.

In addition the BTIA Executive Director Linette Canto and BTIA Board Representative Efren Perez also participated in a strategic institutional meeting along with the Regional Integration Unit from the Ministry of Tourism & Diaspora Relations, the Guatemala Chamber of Tourism and INGUAT to discuss challenges and opportunities for cross-border tourism between Belize and Guatemala. Various issues were highlighted which will be followed up by both BTIA and the Regional Integration Unit and a follow up meeting on advances will be held at the second phase of the exchange in November.

Participating Belize tourism operators included; Blue Marlin Resort, Blu Zen Resort, Up Close Belize, Cahal Pech Village Resort, Splash DMC, Itz’ana Resort, BoneFish Hotel and Jaguar Creek Lodge.

BTIA continues efforts of regional advocacy to ensure that members improve market reach by establishing key regional alliances.

10/09/2024

The BTIA Corozal Chapter wishes all Belizean’s home and abroad a fun and safe St. George’s Caye Day!

26/08/2024

Save the date for another amazing Hanal Pixan event on November 2, 2024. More information coming soon

24/08/2024

BTIA Orange Walk Tourism Expo 2024

05/08/2024

The Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) held its second annual Coconut & Corn Festival on August 3, 2024 at the Chactemal Plaza at the entrance of Corozal Town. The event was kicked off with a parade featuring the Corozal Community College Marching Band, the Sarteneja LIRCS Marching Band, ESTM Ambassadors Marching Band and the Corozal Sailing Club.

The official opening ceremonies included a welcome address by Mr. Efren Perez Chairman of the BTIA Corozal Chapter who emphasized that the Chapter has made significant strides in promoting Corozal District as a viable tourism destination. The BTIA remains committed to working with all stakeholders in ensuring sustainable growth of our tourism industry. Keynote speaker Mayor Rigoberto Vellos welcomed all invited guests and visitors to Corozal Town and the Annual Coconut & Corn Festival 2024. Mayor Vellos commended the BTIA Corozal for their continuous work in tourism and committed to continue working closely with the organization to achieve tourism growth for Corozal Town.

The event also had the presence members of various tourism institutions from Chetumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico. These included representatives from CANACO SERVYTUR Chetumal - Tulum, President of CANACO Bacalar, Representatives of the Ayuntamiento de Othon P. Blanco and Secretaria de Turismo de Quintana Roo. These invited guests were instrumental for BTIA as we continue our efforts to strengthen our private sector tourism relations with Chetumal, Quintana Roo.

The event had various presentations from the local student marching bands, Maryhjll RC School carnival dance group, and special presentations by Angel Castro from Charros del Sureste de Escarcega. The event also had lovely singing performance of Ms. Amanda Pech who delighted the audience. The annual Coconut and Corn Festival included Aktion 1 Sounds, DJ Karlo, Dynamics of Belize band, Techno Band and the highlight of the night The General Supa G.

The BTIA Corozal extends its appreciation and thank you to all who participated and assisted in one way or the other to make the event a success. Special thanks to all our sponsors; Courts Unicomer Belize, Centuar Cable, DigiWallet, Travellers Liquors Limited, SMART, Development Finance Corporation, Beliken, NICH, Madisco, Hon. Florencio Marin Jr., Love FM, Grace Belize. Our partners included Corozal Town Council, Corozal Junior College, Centro Escolar Mexico Junior College, Galen University and the Belize Tourism Board.

05/08/2024

Thank you to The Heraldo de Mexico, Quintana Roo for this special coverage on our Coconut and Corn Festival 2024! 🙏

En Corozal, Belice, se reforzaron lazos con México

05/08/2024

Corozal Coconut & Corn Festival 2024!!!Thank you 🙏 Corozal!

05/08/2024

The Belize Tourism Industry Association Corozal Chapter would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to each and every partner, sponsor, volunteer, vendor, performer, DJ, Band, Artist, Marching Band, media house, local & international attendees & visitors for making this year’s Corozal Coconut 🥥 & Corn 🌽 Festival 2024 a huge success!!! We are humbled by your support🙏

03/08/2024

Check out the GALEN UNIVERSITY BOOTH!!!

03/08/2024

Thank you CENTAUR!!!

03/08/2024

Thank you COURTS!!!

03/08/2024

Thank you DIGI!!!

03/08/2024

Thank you SMART BELIZE 🙏

01/08/2024

Make it a Date 📌This Saturday August/3/2024
Corozal Coconut and Corn Festival 🥥🌽
Location at Chactemal Plaza .

Opening parade starting at 9am from Central Park along beach side towards Miami Beach ending at Chactemal plaza.

Marching Band Presentations starting at as of 10:30 am to 12:00 midday. Remember it's an all day event, lots of games, prizes , food and much!

Special Presentations by Amanda Pech, MaryHill Carnival Group, DJs, Artist & Bands kick off from 2:00 pm until 2:00 am
Please share !! 🥥 🌽 Free Dance 💃 🕺

30/07/2024

Corozal Town, July 30, 2024. The Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) Corozal Chapter
held a strategic alliance meeting and press conference at the Juan E. Villanueva Rivero Auditorium at the CANACO SERVYTUR office in Chetumal. The event was organized in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations, Border Management Agency, Mayor Rigoberto Vellos from Belize. Mexican counterparts included Board members of CANACO SERVYTUR,
Secretaria de Turismo (SEDETUR), Hotel Association of Central and Southern Quintana Roo,
Secretaria de Desarollo Economico and key tourism hotels and operators.

The binational project organized between the National Chamber of Commerce, Services and
Tourism of Chetumal and the Belize Tourism Industry Association Corozal Chapter, seeks to
explore and promote synergy between the business sector, through strategic initiatives, such as
gastronomic and tourism fairs, commercial exchanges and training programs, among others, we
aspire to foster a constructive dialogue that promotes inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

During the strategic meetings there were several key points discussed including;
- To set up an inter-institutional working group to promote tourism and trade.
- To carry out familiarization trips between Belize and Mexico, mainly between the southern
area of the State, which is where the ecotourism products that identify the entire region are
carried out
- Highlighting the importance of medical and education tourism
- Promote greater relationships between Belizean cities and Chetumal

Mike Hernandez Jr., Regional Integration Unit Officer at the Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora
Relations spoke about the ease of departure taxes for Mexicans from Quintana Roo, but also
highlighted that the Ministry in accordance with Central Government are preparing a statutory
instrument to allow easy access for Mexican visitors from all Southern States of Mexico including;
Tabasco, Chiapas, Campeche, Yucatan and Quintana Roo.

BTIA Corozal Chairman, Efren Perez invited Mexicans from neighboring Chetumal to the second
annual Coconut and Corn Festival which will be held in Corozal Town on Saturday August 3,
2024. The event will have a series of entertainment throughout the day including food, drinks,
promotions, artisans. The Festival will culminate with the presentation of Supa G.

The Economic Development Secretary, Esther Burgos Jimenez pledged to support the creation of
the Inter-Institutional Table to address different issues. CANACO President, Ing. Amir Efren
Padilla Espadas reiterated the need for continued dialogue between stakeholders from Corozal and
Chetumal especially since both municipalities are united by our rich culture, gastronomy and
family ties.

The event culminated with the Business-2-Business session among both Belize and Chetumal
Businesses and operators with a focus to build tourism relationship, networking and facilitate
cross-border tourism.

29/07/2024

Get ready this Saturday August 3, 2024 at The chactemal Plaza for another amazing Coconut & Corn Festival in Corozal Town. Bring out the entire family for an amazing fun filled day. Music, food, entertainment and many promotions and prizes!! &cornFestival

27/07/2024

Delegates representing the Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) participated in the Train the Trainer workshop from July 22 to 27, 2024 in Panajachel, Guatemala. During the workshop, professionals from the tourism chambers of Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, El Salvador and Belize participated, these new Trainers are now certified to provide "Service Best” customer service training to the wider tourism industry in Belize to continue to enhance the service quality. The training was sponsored by REACTUR-FEDECATUR project. Service Best positions employers and employees for more positive guest exchanges and greater success. Frontline staff, supervisors and managers will develop skills to provide exceptional customer service and resolve difficult situations through service recovery.

20/07/2024

The Belize Tourism Industry Association Corozal Chapter was pleased to have been selected to work as mentors for the Bio NRM Students of the Centro Escolar Mexico Junior College (CEMJC). Students were tasked to complete a marketing product that would aid the organization. The innovative minds of these brilliant students swiftly crafted what will be the BTIA Corozal Scavenger Hunt which will be launched at the upcoming Coconut & Corn Festival on August 3, 2024 in Corozal Town. BTIA is committed in working closely with our educational institutions to ensure that students become aware and engaged in helping to develop a sustainable tourism product for the Corozal District. We extend warm congratulations to Yairy Tzib, Aaliyah Núñez, Alyssa Briceno, Zeina El-Jundi, Meygan Barahona, Vashawn Herrera, Rodney Santoya and Hanny Camera for their unwavering commitment to this amazing project! 👏

12/07/2024

Get ready for an amazing family event on August 3, 2024 at The Chactemal Plaza!Mark your calendars, Corozal will be the place to be 💃 🕺 ☀️

09/07/2024

Thank you to all our sponsors of this year’s Coconut & Corn Festival! Look out for great deals and promotions on August 3, 2024!

02/07/2024

The 2nd Annual Coconut & Corn Festival scheduled for July 6, 2024 has been postponed for Saturday August 3, 2024.