Cayo Scoop! The Ecology of Cayo Culture

Great title.  The Belize Tourism Industry Association had a great turnout at BETEX.  Cayo has had more tourism this year.  

"According to BTIA President Jim Scott, this year was the biggest in the event’s history, with over 350 attendees at Belize’s Princess Hotel.  Mr. Scott said that due to the country’s small size and other unique attributes, promoting Belize in-country was more effective than attending larger trade shows overseas.  'Where better can you promote your culture and your destination than at home?  They get to learn about Belize, about our culture, about our natural resources, things to do while they are here… the hotels, tour operators, sites, restaurants, smells and so many good things.  Things that you have pride in as a Belizean.'"

Feelgood story of the day.  Rotarian Jim Scott competed in the Cozumel Iron Man to raise money for Belizean kids.  Thanks, Rotary!

"The kids and staff of Dorothy Menzies Child Care Centre said 'Good bye and God speed,' as Jim Scott left Tuesday, November 20, 2012 to make final preparations for Sunday, November 25, 2012.  That day was Rotarian Jim Scott's 50th birthday.  With the support of his family and staff at the Radisson Hotel Fort George and Marina, Jim worked all year in preparation to compete for the first time in the Iron Man Triathlon Competition Cozumel, 2012.  Serving as Radisson's CEO, supporting family and maintaining leadership in several community endeavors, Jim entered into grueling and very disciplined training in order to compete, on his birthday to raise funds for much needed upgrades to the Dorothy Menzies Child Care facility.  The Rotary Club of Belize made a commitment to match and the donations, large and small pledges started rolling in."