(Press box) 6 February 2012
Belize Tourism has had a very good 2012, with a last feature in a week after the BBC add to the many attractions in Belize to tour? S enthusiastic thumbs across the country? s stations, and this trend should continue as more people discover the small Caribbean country, The Lodge at Chaa Creek? S Lucy Fleming said.
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tips Fleming, owner and general manager of the Chaa Creek, one was selected the Tripadvisor? S? S Choice Top 25 Hotels for 2012 for the Central American region, said the latest recognition is especially important given the global interest in the Mayan culture in 2012.
? With all the attention on the Maya Heartland during 2012, is good to see such positive news and reviews acknowledged that experts in international travel, such as TripAdvisor, and now the BBC and Lonely Planet. This shows that people recognize Belize interesting not only because of its location in the heart of the Maya, but as a destination of high quality, per se.
? The Belize Tourism industry has grown by leaps and bounds in the 30 years my husband Mick and I have been involved in it, and he? is wonderful, these efforts are paying off in recognition of the world to see? said.
the BBC, with more than 50 million people own the world? respected global news and entertainment services, in collaboration with Lonely Planet, presented to Belize in its travel section for the week of January 30 to February 3. The series marks the country? S to many attractions such as the many Mayan temples and archaeological sites, rich flora and fauna of the Caribbean coast and the Great Barrier Reef of Belize, with its hundreds of small islands.
BBC led to say the series? Belize March, their own drums. Cultural and ecological diversity of Belize offers an amazing array of options for visitors to the most difficult part of the trip could decide what to do first? before the country on topics such as, parties to the Mayan end times, Adventure in Belize, Belize? s lessons in eco-tourism, papayas and piety in Belize, Journey to the Mayan underworld and relaxation in Caye Caulker, Belize.
the Director of the Belize Tourism Board? s of marketing, Yanick Dalhouse, also welcomed the news, told the BBC series? contribute to the momentum we build beautifully in 2012. “
Mrs. Fleming
said he was especially pleased with the emphasis on the BBC? S in Belize? Environmental performance and growing reputation as a model for sustainable development and responsible tourism.
? It was very satisfying to see that among the many scenic and cultural attractions of Belize, the BBC and Lonely Planet has taken over from our efforts in sustainable tourism, as this is an area that Chaa Creek has deeply involved himself in a few decades and that we also continue to promote with passion. It? S great to be known for such a wealth of natural resources, but perhaps even better, to recognize our efforts to protect them? said.
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