17.10. 2009
Belize se účastní šestého výročního Central America Travel Market v Salvadoru.
BTB se setkali s partnery v podnikání z plavebního sektoru.
Belize City, Pátek, 13.listopadu, 2009 - Belize Tourism Board uspořádali společné setkání s partnery v plavebním turismuminulé pondělí.
The meeting was in preparation for the upcoming cruise season and addressed
several key issues aimed at providing a high-quality Belize experience.
Highlighted was the importance of each stakeholder working seamlessly to further
grow the industry through the commitment of responsible tourism.
As a follow up on Friday a Cruise Rally was held at the Old Belize Jungle
Pavilion to reemphasize the importance of the cruise sector and the specific
roles of attendees in providing an exceptional visitor experience. Present were
over 200 stakeholders directly involved in the cruise sector. This included
presidents of various associations, such as tour guides, taxis, vendors and hair
braiders from the Fort Street Tourism Village area. The welcome address was
given by Mike Singh from the Ministry of Tourism. Noteworthy presentations
included a Preliminary Plan for North Front Street under the Sustainable Tourism
Project presented by Project Director Noel Jacobs and a Fisheries Plan for a
continued healthy marine and coastal environment by Isias Majil of the Fisheries
Department. BTB board member Mr. Elito Arceo also communicated about the San
Pedro tourism experience.
In addition to the presentations and information on future projects, Certified
Hospitality Department Trainer Mr. Javier Guiterrez shared customer service tips
on ‘What is Service’ ‘Customer Service Essentails’ ‘What is Excellent Customer
Service’ ‘The 7/11 Rule’ and ‘Professionalism’.
Director of Product Development, Mrs. Laura Esquivel-Frampton closed by thanking
all stakeholders for their active participation in the day’s session and invited
them all to work together and with the BTB to improve tourism in Belize.