And from that weighty workshop to news of a celebratory one, last night. The National Tourism Awards presentation was held at Old Belize where 14 awards were presented in various categories.
Althea Sealey and the Belize Dance Company was presented with the cultural award of the year, Craig Hayes, Ali Flota and mike Heusner received the environmental award of the year The educational organization of the year award went to the Belize Zoo & Tropical Education Center. BRC Printing of Benque Viejo del Carmen was bestowed the title of corporate organization of the year
Pamela Roberts of the Radisson Fort George was named front line person of the year. Receptive service of the year went to Placencia Tourism Center. Eworth Garbutt of the Inn at Robert’s Grove took home the tour guide of the year award Seaduced by Belize of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye was awarded tour operator of the year
Sun Creek Lodge in Punta Gorda was awarded small hotel of the year Hotel of the year went to Hamansi Dive & Adventure Resort. Small vendor of the year went to Lola’s Art in Seine Bight. Restaurant of the year went to Hidden Treasures of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye.
The Minister’s award went to Ms. Rosita May, hotelier and tourism pioneer of Corozal District.
And the night’s most prestigious honour, the lifetime achievement award went to tourism icon Elvira Staine of the world famous Elvi’s Kitchen.
