Call for Participation: HENB Introduces New Interview and Op-ed Series

Heritage Education Network Belize is pleased to introduce two new interview and op-ed series and invite you to participate! If you are committed to sustainable tourism and safeguarding heritage, we would love to highlight your perspective by featuring you in an interview or op-ed.

Projects, Events and DiscussionsHeritage BelizeApril 26, 2024sutainability, tourism, seriesComment

HENB at the Belizing Tourism Innovation Lab Project: From Learning to Impact

HENB was invited to attend the Belizing Tourism Innovation Lab Project's 'From Learning to Impact' Event held at the San Ignacio Resort Hotel on October 24th, 2023.

Organization NewsHeritage BelizeNovember 4, 2023Belizing, tourism, future of tourismComment

HENB at the IDB Caribbean Pivot Movement to transform the Caribbean!

In 2020, Heritage Education Network Belize joined the Caribbean Pivot Movement to think big and work together to transform our Caribbean. The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) facilitated workshops with Caribbean leaders and entrepreneurs at the Pivot Event. The objective was to develop moonshots to transform the region. Read more about these moonshots!

HENB Bringing Belize to Europe at the ESACH Talks on Sustainable Tourism!

Young and innovative perspectives on sustainable tourism and its relationship to cultural heritage. Heritage Education Network Belize was invited to speak about how Heritage Education Network Belize can find sustainable solutions through the collaboration between Cultural Heritage and Tourism disciplines. As well as how we see cultural heritage as essential to reaching the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

UNWTO releases the AlUla Framework for Inclusive Community Development through Tourism

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the G20 Tourism Working Group have developed the AlUla Framework for Inclusive Community Development through Tourism. The publication shares an analysis of current economic and social challenges in tourism due to COVID-19 and identifies pillars of action to recover tourism while encouraging inclusive community development.

Heritage BelizeFebruary 23, 2021UN, United Nations, un, tourism, UNWTO, AlUla Framework, inclusivity, Inclusive Community DevelopmentComment

Congratulations to the first 10 Belizean businesses in the Belize Ethical Tourism Directory

We want to show the small and remote places that are not often seen in guide books and contribute to cultural and environmental conservation. We want to congratulate all the amazing business owners who participated and shared their goals and mission with us! See the full list of businesses.

Organization News, Business NewsHeritage BelizeFebruary 11, 2021tourism, travel, ethical travel, sustainable travel, local, local experiences, Belize, belize, EcomadicComment

Heritage Education Network Belize & Ecomadic for Ethical Tourism

Heritage Education Network Belize is happy to announce our collaboration with Ecomadic, a travel platform that connects sustainably-minded travellers with responsible businesses. They feature local and small eco-accommodations, socially responsible eateries, social enterprise shops, and ethical experiences.