Why Join the Placencia BTIA!!

 

 

 

Belize Tourism Industry Association

 

We Are Belize’s Largest Private Sector Tourism Organization

 

The BTIA a broad-based tourism umbrella organization that seeks to bring together tourism related interests to meet the challenges of a dynamic and growing tourism industry in Belize.

Today, the association has representation on almost every tourism related government, legislative, advisory, consultative and licensing committee, which in itself is proof of its continued commitment to national development.

BTIA also plays an important role in the linkage of the private and public sectors. As a direct consequence of BTIA’s initiatives, in particular its advocacy efforts, tourism has become one of Belize’s largest industries and constitutes an estimated 40% of the nation’s GDP..

The BTIA is governed by a President and a Board of Directors, the management of everyday operations is conducted by the Executive Director and the Secretariat.

 

 

Vision

A national membership association which actively represents the interests of its members for the benefit and sustainable development of Belize.

Mission

Provide a range of member benefits and serve as a unified industry voice, influencing tourism policy, legislation and marketing for the sustainable development of the tourism industry of Belize.

Goals & Objectives

BTIA’s main strategic objective is to advocate on behalf of its members for the benefit of the tourism industry by influencing the outcomes of public policy and resource allocation decisions by the government, specifically for tourism. BTIA’s Goals and Objectives include:

  • Identifying Needs and Priorities of our Members
  • Lobbying and Advocating on Key Tourism Issues
  • Promoting Sustainable Development
  • Dissemination of Tourism Related Information
  • Offering/Facilitating Training for Members
  • Setting Standards in the Industry
  • Networking
  • Assisting/Facilitating the Marketing Needs of Members
  • Advising the BTB and Ministry of Tourism on Marketing and Product Development matter