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.

Sustainability, TourismKyrani ReneauMay 10, 2022interview, tourism, sustainability, hotel, Hamanasi, Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort, Ka'ana, Ka'ana ResortComment

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.

Business & Marketing Tips, SustainabilityKhaila GentleNovember 26, 2021sustainable, 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

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.

Business & Marketing Tips, Sustainability, TourismHeritage BelizeNovember 4, 2021ecomadic, Ecomadic, travel, sustainable tourism practises, sustainable tourism, sustainability, 4 thingsComment

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!

Sustainability, Heritage Highlight, Cultural Heritage, WomenHeritage BelizeFebruary 28, 2021sustainability, Maya Bags, heritage highlight, women, Maya, Maya women, artisan, artisanship, Art, textile, heritage business, female artist, female empowermentsComment

5 Tips for Social Enterprises to Be Ethical Tourism Stakeholders

If you are a social enterprise business (or you want to become one) and you are lost on where to start, below are some green tips to help you become an ethical tourism stakeholder – compiled by Ecomadic.

Tourism, Sustainability, Business & Marketing TipsHeritage BelizeFebruary 9, 2021ecomadic, Ecomadic, social enterprise, ethical tourism, tourism, sustainability, sustainable tourismComment

4 Things to Improve Ethical Tourism Experiences

There is a growing need for authentic and cultural tourism experiences. If you are a business and lost on where to start, here are some green tips for improving ethical experiences compiled by Ecomadic.

Tourism, Sustainability, Business & Marketing TipsHeritage BelizeFebruary 8, 2021ecomadic, Ecomadic, travel, touris, tourism experience, ethical tourism, sustainability, Kän BA’AL TI’ BETEL’ KAComment

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.

3 Green Tips for Eco-Accommodations

If you are an eco-accommodation business and lost on where to start your sustainability journey, below are some green tips compiled by Ecomadic to begin.

Tourism, Sustainability, Business & Marketing TipsHeritage BelizeFebruary 8, 2021tourism, responsible tourism, sustainability, Belize, business tips, green, greentips, eco accommodations, ecomadic, EcomadicComment

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.

SustainabilityHeritage BelizeDecember 15, 2020Christmas, Holidays, sustainability, sustainable, shopping, guide, holiday gifts, support local, small business, Belize, belizean business, artisan, artisinalComment

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.

Heritage Highlight, SustainabilityHeritage BelizeSeptember 15, 2020Emilio Perera, heritage, heritage highlight, design, belize, sustainability, artisanComment

Candy’s Maya Gift Shop, a driving force behind community-building in the Toledo District. A discussion with Candelaria Kukul

Candy’s Maya Giftshop & Culture Experience is located in Aguacate Village, Toledo District, Belize. It is run by Candelaria Kukul, a Ketchi Maya woman who speaks the language and proudly shares what it means to be Maya with other people through her business.

Heritage Highlight, Cultural Heritage, WomenHeritage BelizeSeptember 8, 2020Toledo, Belize, belizean buses, sustainability, Aguacate, Aguacete Village, giftshop, artisan, artisinal, Maya, heritage, culture, tradition, weaving, cotton, baskets, shopComment

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.

Heritage Highlight, Sustainability, Tourism, Cultural HeritageHeritage BelizeSeptember 1, 2020museum, maya, belize, heritage, heritage highlight, sustainability, community, community museum Comments

Finding Inspiration In Your Natural Heritage

While many people talk about their cultural heritage, it's rare to hear someone mention their natural heritage. But, we here at Heritage Education Network Belize want to change that! Not only are the two important for a sustainable future, they are intertwined in so many ways.

Cultural HeritageHeritage BelizeJuly 25, 2020heritage, culture, unesco, nature, natural heritage, sustainability, identityComment