The Belize Tourism Board (BTB), has announced the launch of its brand new Online Travel Training Programme (OTT), which aims to enhance the knowledge of UK travel agents on the myriad attractions and potential of Belize as a leading tropical vacation destination in Central America.
Karen Bevans, Director of Tourism at the BTB said: “The new OTT training modules will ensure that agents are knowledgeable and equipped with all the relevant information that travellers would like to know about the destination. The UK is a valued market for visitors to Belize and we miss having them at this time. It is therefore important that we continue in supporting our UK agents and partners during this unprecedented time, to ensure that we are all prepared for when the world is ready to travel again.”
The training will be divided into ten modules and will focus on the main tourism regions of Belize, including cruising and weddings. In addition to providing insider tips, each module will end with five questions to test the participant’s knowledge.
The modules include sessions on:
- General Destination Information – climate, what to pack, currency, time zone, visa information and taxes among many other important information that will prepare you for the trip.
- Northern Belize – Northern Belize offers off-the-beaten-path experiences, beautiful sceneries and jungles where travellers can explore the Mayan sites and can experience the Mestizo and Maya cultures.
- North Islands – Belize´s North Islands and Cayes are ideal for combining relaxation with a range of energetic an adventurous activities.
- Central Coast – Belize City and its surroundings offer a wide variety of options: historical tours of the old capital, its Creole communities and colonial architecture; the ancient Mayan city of Altun Ha; Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary for water, birds and the Baboon Sanctuary with its large population of Howler Monkeys.
- Western Belize, Maya Heartland and Adventure – Western Belize is home to archaeological sites, national parks, botanical gardens, medicine trails, butterfly farms, offering a variety of adventure-based activities.
- South East Coast – the South East Coast offers a blend of culture and nature-based adventures and it features the world’s only Jaguar preserve in the world.
- Southern Belize – the south is the true culture zone of the Maya, Garifuna and East Indian communities. It is a port of entry and a base for activities such as off-shore fishing, river trips, caving and bird watching.
- Western Hemisphere/Reefs – the Belize section of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef includes seven marine reserves, 400 cayes and three coral atolls. The reef’s azure waters are a haven for scuba divers and snorkelers keen to swim among friendly sharks in a multi-coloured kingdom of corals and a wide diversity of aquatic species.
- Cruise Excursions – cruising through the Caribbean has a number of travel benefits and a stop in Belize is one of them. Visitors can do a city tour of the historic areas of Belize City, including the iconic Swing Bridge or visit the cayes, the Belize Zoo or the numerous ancient Mayan sites.
- Weddings and Honeymoons – Belize’s ancient Mayan cities, charming white sandy beaches dotted with swaying palm trees and the gentle, cool Caribbean breeze offer the perfect backdrop for weddings and honeymoons. A traditional religious ceremony can easily be arranged.
