What is Sustainable Tourism?

The ways in which people around the globe choose to travel has changed immensely in recent years. Travelers are seeking out are more ‘green’ than ever before. A common term being used in the industry is ‘sustainable tourism,’ yet, there seems to be some confusion surrounding what it means. In the case of Belize, sustainable tourism is certainly a priority for several businesses. We sat down with Hamanasi and Ka’ana Resorts to gain a more nuanced perspective as to how this is playing out on the ground.

Is Entrepreneurship the Key to a Sustainable Future?

Sustainopreneurship—a relatively new concept that might soon have a huge role to play in society. First introduced in 2007, the term is short for sustainability entrepreneurship and is also known as “entrepreneurship with a cause”. In this case, that cause is securing a sustainable future for all of us.

Kän BA’AL TI’ BETEL’ KA Kiaktunoj uj kuuxjil tihoj’ aj Sutijl

Yan o’oh K’abej’tIL ka ti yan’kun uj chu’x bejbal ti kux’tal ka til yeej tijo ti waj sutil. Walak oh ka’all tee ho ti sutiloj uh mu’k oh kux’tal, tuba kuxlaho eletel ta’kin ti walak oh bel ti sut etel uh k’ato ah hu’npiel ba’al tee ka uj wailto ti tan uh betic a ki tee ah yokolcab.

Heritage and Culture Explained

Here’s a pop quiz: do you know the difference between culture and heritage? If not, don’t fret! The answer’s not as straightforward as one might think.

Sustainability, Natural Heritage, Cultural HeritageHeritage BelizeOctober 20, 2021heritage, culture, Museum of BelizeComment

MayaBags: A Story of Dedication to Safeguard Maya Culture & Traditional Creative Skills

MayaBags®️ handmade bags carry a profound story about Belizean Maya culture, its inherent creativity and the female Maya artisans who make the textiles that frame the bags. MayaBags is a successful social enterprise that works with Maya women from the Toledo District. This is their story!

5 Tips for Social Enterprises to Be Ethical Tourism Stakeholders

If you are a social enterprise business (or you want to become one) and you are lost on where to start, below are some green tips to help you become an ethical tourism stakeholder – compiled by Ecomadic.

4 Things to Improve Ethical Tourism Experiences

There is a growing need for authentic and cultural tourism experiences. If you are a business and lost on where to start, here are some green tips for improving ethical experiences compiled by Ecomadic.

Why Thrive for Sustainable Tourism Practises?

Small and local businesses play an important role in destinations all over the world. Community development and well-being, increased local character and prosperity, environmental sustainability, and healthy competition/product diversity are just some of the benefits that a concentration of local businesses can bring to local places.

3 Green Tips for Eco-Accommodations

If you are an eco-accommodation business and lost on where to start your sustainability journey, below are some green tips compiled by Ecomadic to begin.

Shop small and support local! Guide for sustainable holiday shopping in Belize

You can hear "Shop small and support local!" a lot this holiday season, but what does it really mean for sustainability? How can you actually shop small or support local? Here is a guide to doing just that.

Why Responsible Tourism Matters? Interview with a young tour guide from Belize

Guides and other individuals working in tourism are the frontline hosts to heritage spaces and nature reserves with unparalleled knowledge of local histories and practices. An interview with Christian Darrell Ramirez, a young tour guide from a small village in Belize. Why does responsible tourism have an essential role in the conscious safeguarding of culture and nature?

BFREE and the Hicatee Awareness Month in Belize

It takes as much as 16 years before the Hicatee turtle is old enough to reproduce. The Hicatee is listed in the top 10 most endangered turtles in the world by the IUCN, and it is classified as critically endangered. Allowing them to live long enough to continue the lineage is critical for the survival of the species. We want them to continue to be a part of our culture now and in the future.

A Belizean fashion brand inspired by cultural fusion and traditional techniques. A discussion with Emilio Perera

With today’s fast-paced lifestyle, we are often disconnected from the stories behind the products we buy. Read about a Belizean fashion brand that is inspired by cultural fusion and traditional techniques. In a discussion with Emilio Perera, you can read about inspiration and techniques that come from Belizean culture.

Heritage Highlight, SustainabilityHeritage BelizeSeptember 15, 2020Emilio Perera, heritage, heritage highlight, design, belize, sustainability, artisanComment

U Chan Muul Yaax K'aax: How a Small Museum in Belize Paves the Way Towards Inclusive Cultural Preservation

How a Small Museum in Belize Paves the Way Towards Inclusive Cultural Preservation. A family museum in San Lazaro Village in Northern Belize has grown into a fantastic hub for tourism and cultural research in the past few years. The museum is located in the Orange Walk District, famous for its sugar production.

Understanding Economic Reports: Belize External Trade, June 2020

In order to prosper in society, business and everyday-life, people should understand the current economic status in which they operate. This post highlights the key information in Belize’s monthly External Trade Report, in the hopes that it will inform the decisions made going forward.

Our Story

Heritage Education Network Belize came to be in the midst of the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic.

Tourism, SustainabilityHeritage BelizeJuly 3, 2020our story, heritage education network, our team, our visionComment