The Belize Tourism Board (BTB), in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Youth, Sports & Diaspora Relations, has unveiled the National Tourism Security Strategy 2025–2030.
This landmark five-year plan represents a pivotal step in Belize’s commitment to safeguarding its thriving tourism industry. It establishes a coordinated national framework to mitigate risks, protect the tourism product, and strengthen visitor confidence across both urban hubs and remote destinations.
“This strategy reflects Belize’s commitment to delivering a safe, secure and world-class tourism experience,” said Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism, Youth, Sports & Diaspora Relations. “It brings together security forces, government agencies, industry stakeholders and our communities in one unified effort to protect what we have built and prepare for the future.”
Key Objectives
- Expand the Tourism Police Unit (TPU) by 60% over five years
- Formalize a multi-agency Tourism Safety Forum for oversight and joint decision-making
- Deploy mobile enforcement teams in tourism corridors and high-risk zones
- Upgrade infrastructure with enhanced lighting, surveillance and communications at key sites
- Mandate disaster and emergency contingency plans for all tourism operators
- Strengthen training and capacity-building across the tourism security ecosystem
“Our vision is clear,” said Evan Tillett, Director of Tourism. “Belize will provide a safe and secure visitor experience that fuels economic growth, protects our cultural and environmental assets, and builds international confidence in our destination.”
