By Zoila Palma: Minister of Tourism, Youth, Sports and Diaspora Relations Anthony Mahler participated in a series of media and tourism events hosted by the Belize Tourism Board in New York on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
The events highlighted Belize’s expanded airlift options, new accommodation offerings and its growing reputation for eco-sustainable tourism.
The day began with a broadcast video interview between Minister Mahler and James Shillinglaw, Editor-in-Chief of Insider Travel Report, followed by a media breakfast attended by more than 20 prominent writers and editors from publications including Fodor’s Travel, Travel + Leisure, AFAR, Forbes, National Geographic, Condé Nast Traveler and Parade Magazine.
The event also provided Belizean hoteliers and tour operators with an opportunity to network with international travel media.
Minister Mahler later participated in a desk-side briefing with Amy Virshup, Executive Travel Editor at The New York Times, who expressed interest in Belize’s tourism developments, particularly expanded connectivity with BermudAir and plans for new marine sanctuaries.
Also attending the engagements was Eluide Miller, Deputy Mayor of Belize City and Administrator at NICH. During the afternoon, Minister Mahler and Michelle Bowers-Flowers, Director of Marketing and Communications, met with executives and digital marketing teams from Development Counsellors International, FINN Partners and TM Americas, who presented upcoming campaigns aimed at promoting travel to Belize during the upcoming Blue Season.
The day concluded with Minister Mahler’s participation in the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) New York City Mixer.
USTOA CEO Terry Dale welcomed associate members, including destination marketing organizations and airlines, as well as tour operators from the New York area.
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By Zoila Palma: Minister of Tourism, Youth, Sports and Diaspora Relations Anthony Mahler participated in a series of media and tourism events hosted by the Belize Tourism Board in New York on Thursday, September 17, 2026. The events highlighted Belize’s expanded airlift options, new accommodation offerings and its growing reputation for eco-sustainable tourism. The day
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