2. The Role of Governance & Responsible Tourism Responsible Tourism in Destinations V Edmonton, Alberta. June 29, 2011

3. "The sheep are happier of themselves, than under the care of wolves.“ Thomas Jefferson

4. Functions of Government Foreign Exchange Local Employment Modernisation National Image Political Stability National Security Legal framework & contract enforcement Financial framework Regulate & Control Social Services

5. Challenges Short Term Highly Competitive Complex/fragmented Politics Funding Pace of Global Change

6. What worked in Belize? 2003 Dissolved the Ministry of Tourism 2008 Recreated the Ministry of Tourism & Civil Aviation. (New approach in recruiting Private Sector staff to run the Ministry.) 2009 added Culture 2009 RTD III Belize declarations 2011 BTB development of a Quality & Sustainability Unit. National Responsible Tourism Policy

7. Our Role Bring Together: » International Community » Public Sector » Private Sector Policy Development & Regulation

8. LE 3 AD Listen to the People Educate Youth Enable Local Partners Engage the Industry Empower Local People Demonstrate

9. Thank you! Yashin Dujon Chief Tourism Officer, Ministry of Tourism, Belize Ag. Director of Quality Assurance, Belize Tourism Board yashin@icrtbelize.org

10. Come and Visit!! Open 365 days a year! BELIZE