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Belize se podílí na soutěži FCCA Poster Competition 2010

Ve snaze zvýšit informovanost o životním prostředí a důležitosti jeho ochrany, se podílí Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) za podpory studentů ze základní školy na obsahu plákátu s tématem životní prostředí.

The competition is conducted throughout the region in two categories: the Junior and Senior Divisions. Participants for the junior division must be 12 years of age and under. In the senior division, students should be between 13 and 16. Students submitted one poster each and selected a topic of their choice that promotes environmental awareness. Their individual posters depicted at least three ways in which the destination chosen could make a difference in preserving the environment, a summary description and a title. Twelve year old Aleyda Alamina of Holy Redeemer school’s poster entitled "A Better Belize for Everyone" was chosen to represent Belize in this year’s junior competition category, while 16 year old Alex He of Edward P. Yorke High School’s “Air, Land and Sea Belize Pollution Free" poster will represent Belize in the senior category.

"This is a commendable initiative, as it encourages youth involvement in a critical issue – the preservation of the country and its unique charm," comments Actg. Tourism Director, Shakira Oxley Tsai. "It is imperative for our children to become involved at an early age and in so doing, intensify the awareness level and encourage them to discover more about this sector that has seen rapid development in Belize."

The FCCA will award cash scholarships to the first, second and third place winners from the two age groups. In the junior and senior divisions, US$3,000, $1,500 and $1,000 will be presented, respectively. The participating schools will also be given similar awards. In addition, first place winners from each age category along with their class, will be invited to attend an exclusive event in their respective destination.

The cruise sector in Belize generated US$30 million in revenues, representing approximately 13.4%% of the total tourism expenditure. The FCCA works with Governments, ports and all private sector representatives to maximize cruise passenger, cruise line employee spending, along with working to enhance the destination experience and the amount of cruise passengers returning as long-stay visitors.

Since its inception in 1996, the competition has been held annually within those countries who its member lines frequent. Last year’s only one junior finalists was submitted – Ms. Josie Lee of the Belize Elementary School, who also won third place in the junior division, garnering her and her school a cash prize of US$1,000.00.