Belize delivers successful sustainable tourism conference | News

The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Sustainable Tourism Conference concluded on a high note last week in San Pedro on Ambergris Caye, bringing together tourism leaders from across the region and beyond under the theme “Tourism in Full Color: Integrating Blue, Green, Orange and Other Economies into Sustainable Planning and Development.”

The conference, organized by the Belize Tourism Board and the Ministry of Tourism, Youth, Sports and Diaspora Relations, provided a dynamic platform for dialogue, innovation and collaboration.

Ministers, tourism directors, policy makers, private sector representatives, NGO leaders, sustainability experts and students participated in forward-looking discussions on climate resilience, cultural conservation, community empowerment and financing for sustainable growth.

From high-level ministerial panels to immersive field visits to Belize’s natural and cultural attractions, the event reinforced a central message: the Caribbean has both the vision and practical tools to lead the world in sustainable tourism development.

Participants highlighted actionable strategies across the Blue, Green, Orange, Yellow, Purple, Silver and Black economies, with a strong emphasis on implementation, partnerships and measurable results.

More than 350 delegates from approximately 30 countries attended STC 2026, held at the Grand Caribe and Sunset Caribe resorts. The rich discussions and results reinforced the region’s commitment to building a more resilient, inclusive and future-proof tourism sector.