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Sun 06 October 2024
Central American country Belize was host nation and one of the big winners at the inaugural World Sustainable Travel and Hospitality Awards recently.
Leaders in sustainable travel, award nominees, government officials and representatives from local organisations attended the prestigious event.
At the event, Belize was named Leading Sustainable Destination. Specifically, Belize’s Blue Bond, an innovative model that combines debt reduction with long-term funding for marine conservation.
This initiative is critical for building climate resilience and achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). From a tourism perspective, the Blue Bond not only emphasises Belize’s pioneering and leadership role in environmental conservation but also strengthens the commitment of both the public and private sectors to sustainable tourism development in the long term.
Additionally, three categories were dedicated to recognising local efforts in sustainable tourism. These categories and winners were:
Minister of Tourism and Diaspora Relations, Hon. Anthony Mahler, said: “
We are incredibly proud of Belize’s achievements at the World Sustainable Travel and Hospitality Awards. These wins reflect our nation’s deep commitment to sustainability and responsible tourism. Belize is setting a global example of how tourism and conservation can work hand in hand for the benefit of our people and the planet.”