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.

Sustainability, TourismKyrani ReneauMay 10, 2022interview, tourism, sustainability, hotel, Hamanasi, Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort, Ka'ana, Ka'ana ResortComment

A Hidden Village in Northern Belize: A Travel Guide to Indian Church Village and the Maya Lamanai Archaeological Reserve

Here is a guide to visiting Indian Church Village, a small settlement with vibrant culture next to Lamanai Archaeological Reserve in Northern Belize.

Archaeology, Cultural Heritage, TourismHeritage BelizeApril 17, 2022Lamanai, Lamanai Archaeological Reserve, Indian Church Village, guide, tourism, ethical tourism, WMFComment

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.

Tourism, Sustainability, Business & Marketing TipsHeritage BelizeFebruary 9, 2021ecomadic, Ecomadic, social enterprise, ethical tourism, tourism, sustainability, sustainable tourismComment

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.

Tourism, Sustainability, Business & Marketing TipsHeritage BelizeFebruary 8, 2021tourism, responsible tourism, sustainability, Belize, business tips, green, greentips, eco accommodations, ecomadic, EcomadicComment

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?

Heritage Highlight, Cultural Heritage, Natural Heritage, Sustainability, TourismHeritage BelizeDecember 8, 2020Belize, Indian Church Village, Christian Darrell Ramirez, tour guide, tourism, responsible tourism, Lamanai, Archaeology, Lamanai Archaeological Reserve, Orange Walk, birding, WMFComment