Tourism in Belize

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The tourism industry is an important part of the economy of Belize, in 2007 contributing to over 25% of all jobs, and making up over 18% of the GDP.[1] This constituted 590 million BZD (295 million USD), according to the Belize government, up 90 million BZD (45 million USD) from the year before.[1] Tourism is the domain of the Ministry of Tourism, within which the Belize Tourism Board works as a link between the private and public sector.[2]

The internet travel guide "PlanetWare" lists as the top Belize tourist attractions (alphabetically):[3]

The Great Blue Hole, located near Ambergris Caye, Belize.
The Great Blue Hole, located near Ambergris Caye, Belize.

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Barrow, Dean (2008-05-15). Key Note Address by Prime Minister, Hon. Dean Barrow to the 10th Annual Industry Presentation. belizemediacenter.org. Retrieved on 2008-05-26.
  2. ^ Mission Statement. Belize Tourism Board. Retrieved on 2008-05-26.
  3. ^ Top Rated Belize Attractions. PlanetWare.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-26.