Posts in Sustainability
What is Sustainable Tourism?
What is Sustainable Tourism?

The ways in which people around the globe choose to travel has changed immensely in recent years. Travelers are seeking out are more ‘green’ than ever before. A common term being used in the industry is ‘sustainable tourism,’ yet, there seems to be some confusion surrounding what it means. In the case of Belize, sustainable tourism is certainly a priority for several businesses. We sat down with Hamanasi and Ka’ana Resorts to gain a more nuanced perspective as to how this is playing out on the ground.

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Sustainability, TourismKyrani Reneauinterview, tourism, sustainability, hotel, Hamanasi, Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort, Ka'ana, Ka'ana ResortComment
Is Entrepreneurship the Key to a Sustainable Future?
Is Entrepreneurship the Key to a Sustainable Future?

Sustainopreneurship—a relatively new concept that might soon have a huge role to play in society. First introduced in 2007, the term is short for sustainability entrepreneurship and is also known as “entrepreneurship with a cause”. In this case, that cause is securing a sustainable future for all of us.

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Business & Marketing Tips, SustainabilityKhaila Gentlesustainable, sustainability, sustainability journey, business tips, belizean business, small business, heritage business, tourism business, female empowerments, local, support localComment
Kän BA’AL TI’ BETEL’ KA Kiaktunoj uj kuuxjil tihoj’ aj Sutijl
Kän BA’AL TI’ BETEL’ KA Kiaktunoj uj kuuxjil tihoj’ aj Sutijl

Yan o’oh K’abej’tIL ka ti yan’kun uj chu’x bejbal ti kux’tal ka til yeej tijo ti waj sutil. Walak oh ka’all tee ho ti sutiloj uh mu’k oh kux’tal, tuba kuxlaho eletel ta’kin ti walak oh bel ti sut etel uh k’ato ah hu’npiel ba’al tee ka uj wailto ti tan uh betic a ki tee ah yokolcab.

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Business & Marketing Tips, Sustainability, TourismHeritage Belizeecomadic, Ecomadic, travel, sustainable tourism practises, sustainable tourism, sustainability, 4 thingsComment
MayaBags: A Story of Dedication to Safeguard Maya Culture & Traditional Creative Skills
MayaBags: A Story of Dedication to Safeguard Maya Culture & Traditional Creative Skills

MayaBags®️ handmade bags carry a profound story about Belizean Maya culture, its inherent creativity and the female Maya artisans who make the textiles that frame the bags. MayaBags is a successful social enterprise that works with Maya women from the Toledo District. This is their story!

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Sustainability, Heritage Highlight, Cultural Heritage, WomenHeritage Belizesustainability, Maya Bags, heritage highlight, women, Maya, Maya women, artisan, artisanship, Art, textile, heritage business, female artist, female empowermentsComment
Why Thrive for Sustainable Tourism Practises?
Why Thrive for Sustainable Tourism Practises?

Small and local businesses play an important role in destinations all over the world. Community development and well-being, increased local character and prosperity, environmental sustainability, and healthy competition/product diversity are just some of the benefits that a concentration of local businesses can bring to local places.

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Tourism, Sustainability, Business & Marketing TipsHeritage Belizesmall business, tourism business, responsible tourism, sustainability, sustainable, tourism, tourist, Ecomadic, green tips, tourism practises, sustainable tourism practises, communities, local, support local, sustainability journey, ecomadicComment
Shop small and support local! Guide for sustainable holiday shopping in Belize
Shop small and support local! Guide for sustainable holiday shopping in Belize

You can hear "Shop small and support local!" a lot this holiday season, but what does it really mean for sustainability? How can you actually shop small or support local? Here is a guide to doing just that.

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SustainabilityHeritage BelizeChristmas, Holidays, sustainability, sustainable, shopping, guide, holiday gifts, support local, small business, Belize, belizean business, artisan, artisinalComment
Why Responsible Tourism Matters? Interview with a young tour guide from Belize
Why Responsible Tourism Matters? Interview with a young tour guide from Belize

Guides and other individuals working in tourism are the frontline hosts to heritage spaces and nature reserves with unparalleled knowledge of local histories and practices. An interview with Christian Darrell Ramirez, a young tour guide from a small village in Belize. Why does responsible tourism have an essential role in the conscious safeguarding of culture and nature?

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Heritage Highlight, Cultural Heritage, Natural Heritage, Sustainability, TourismHeritage BelizeBelize, Indian Church Village, Christian Darrell Ramirez, tour guide, tourism, responsible tourism, Lamanai, Archaeology, Lamanai Archaeological Reserve, Orange Walk, birding, WMFComment
BFREE and the Hicatee Awareness Month in Belize
BFREE and the Hicatee Awareness Month in Belize

It takes as much as 16 years before the Hicatee turtle is old enough to reproduce. The Hicatee is listed in the top 10 most endangered turtles in the world by the IUCN, and it is classified as critically endangered. Allowing them to live long enough to continue the lineage is critical for the survival of the species. We want them to continue to be a part of our culture now and in the future.

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Heritage Highlight, Sustainability, Natural HeritageHeritage BelizeHicateeHero, SavetheHicatee, Hicatee, BFREE, Hicatee Awareness Month, natural heritage, turtle, overharvesting, Belize, non-profit, organization, Turtle Survival Alliance, Hicatee Conservation and Research Center, research facility, captive breeding facility, national treasure, rewildin, endangered, extinction, IUCNComment
A Belizean fashion brand inspired by cultural fusion and traditional techniques. A discussion with Emilio Perera
A Belizean fashion brand inspired by cultural fusion and traditional techniques. A discussion with Emilio Perera

With today’s fast-paced lifestyle, we are often disconnected from the stories behind the products we buy. Read about a Belizean fashion brand that is inspired by cultural fusion and traditional techniques. In a discussion with Emilio Perera, you can read about inspiration and techniques that come from Belizean culture.

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Heritage Highlight, SustainabilityHeritage BelizeEmilio Perera, heritage, heritage highlight, design, belize, sustainability, artisanComment
U Chan Muul Yaax K'aax: How a Small Museum in Belize Paves the Way Towards Inclusive Cultural Preservation
U Chan Muul Yaax K'aax: How a Small Museum in Belize Paves the Way Towards Inclusive Cultural Preservation

How a Small Museum in Belize Paves the Way Towards Inclusive Cultural Preservation. A family museum in San Lazaro Village in Northern Belize has grown into a fantastic hub for tourism and cultural research in the past few years. The museum is located in the Orange Walk District, famous for its sugar production.

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Heritage Highlight, Sustainability, Tourism, Cultural HeritageHeritage Belizemuseum, maya, belize, heritage, heritage highlight, sustainability, community, community museum Comments
Understanding Economic Reports: Belize External Trade, June 2020
Understanding Economic Reports: Belize External Trade, June 2020

In order to prosper in society, business and everyday-life, people should understand the current economic status in which they operate. This post highlights the key information in Belize’s monthly External Trade Report, in the hopes that it will inform the decisions made going forward.

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Business & Marketing Tips, Sustainability, NewsHeritage Belizebelize, trade, economics, report, june 2020, belize external trade reportComment