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Train the Trainers Workshop for Coral Reef Awareness and Marine Recreation Across the Region

The Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations (MTDR) in collaboration with the Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL), the Mesoamerican Reef Cruise Destinations Network (MAR Network), and the Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA), held the first session of the Train the Trainers Workshop for Coral Reef Awareness and Marine Recreation Across the Region on November 2, 2021. The workshop aims to educate participants on the ecological and economic value of coral reefs and strengthen private sector participation in sustainable recovery at Mesoamerican Reef destinations. This information will further strengthen institutional, businesses, and personal capacities and will improve tourism and marine recreation standards. Participants include tourism trainers, dive instructors, tour operators, tour guides and tourism associations and NGOs.

This first workshop wraps up on Friday November 5, 2021. It will be repeated once more in the second half of November 2021 for stakeholders in the rest of the country.

This Train the Trainers Workshop is being facilitated by Mr. Javier Pizaña, Biologist and Mexico Program Manager for CORAL. Mr Darcy Correa of the MTDR can be contacted at darcy.correa@tourism.gov.bz or at 227-2801 for further information.

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Invitation to Quote – Nim Li Punit and Lubaantun Visitor Centers’ Enhancement Works

Institution:                 MINISTRY OF TOURISM AND DIASPORA RELATIONS (MTDR)

Country:                    BELIZE

Project:                      SUSTAINABLE TOURISM PROGRAM II (STPII)

Operation No:           3566/OC-BL

ITQ title:                    Nim Li Punit and Lubaantun Visitors’ Centers Enhancement Works    

ITQ Number.:           WKS 01/2021

1.         This Invitation to Quote follows the General Procurement Notice for this Project that appeared in Development Business, February 2016.

2.         The Government of Belize through the Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations “has received “loan” from the Inter-American Development Bank toward the cost of the Sustainable Tourism Program II, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this “loan” to payments under the Contract for the Nim Li Punit and Lubaantun Visitors’’ Centers Enhancement Works – WKS 01/2021.    

3.         The Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations now invites interested eligible bidders to submit price quotations for the Nim Li Punit and Lubaantun Visitors’ Centers Enhancement Works.

4.         Bidding will be conducted through the “Shopping” process specified in the Inter-American Development Bank’s Policies for the Procurement of Goods and Works financed by the Inter-American Development Bank, and is open to all bidders from Eligible Source Countries as defined in the Bidding Documents.

5.         Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations, Tamara Cano, tamara.cano@tourism.gov.bz  at the address given below during office hours 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM local time Belize.

6.         The Invitation to Quote document including the Technical Specifications, Bill of Quantities, Drawings, and quote submission sheet in English may be obtained by interested bidders on the submission of a written Application and picked up at the address below (no associated cost). 

7.         Price Quotations must be delivered to the address below at or before September 13, 2021 at 4:00 pm, local time Belize. Electronic bidding “shall” be permitted. Late bids will be rejected.

8.         The address referred to above is:

Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations

Attn:  Tamara Tingling-Cano

Procurement Specialist, STPII

106 South Street, Belize City,

Tel: 501-227-1760 E-mail: tamara.cano@tourism.gov.bz

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Ambassador for Diaspora Relations

Hon. Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism and Diaspora Relations, the Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations, and the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) extend congratulations to H.E. Sandhya Murphy on her recent appointment as Ambassador for Diaspora Relations. Ambassador Murphy will work closely with the Ministry’s Diaspora Unit. The Unit’s role is to raise Belize’s profile on the international stage; attract inward investment; promote trade; and provide support to Belizeans living abroad.

Ambassador Murphy has a Master’s in Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University, Florida and has worked in the private and public sectors for over 20 years. We wish her every success in her new role as Ambassador.

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Minister meets with FCCA

Belize continuing to push Cruise Tourism. Today, Hon. Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism & Diaspora Relations, Mr. Evan Tillett, Chairman of the BTB Board of Directors and other delegates from the Belize Tourism Board met with the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) in Miami.

Today’s meeting was conducted to further discuss the efforts to restart the cruise industry in Belize and to do so in a safe manner.

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Press Release – Belize Land Borders will Reopen to Foreign Tourists on May 31

The Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations (MTDR), along with the Border Management Agency (BMA), and the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) announce the reopening of Belize’s land and sea borders to foreign tourists who wish to visit the country for recreation and vacation purposes only.

The points of entry will reopen in a phased approach, and in Phase 1, only tourists who are booked at Gold Standard hotels, and transferred by Gold Standard taxis or tour operators will be permitted to enter. Tourists will be required to present proof of a negative PCR Covid-19 test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival in Belize; or a rapid antigen test for SARS-CoV2 approved by the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) taken within 24 hours prior to arrival in Belize. All tourists, including those who provide proof of full Covid-19 immunization, may be required to submit to testing at their expense.

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Invitation to Quote – Supply of Equipment for Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve and 1000ft Falls Natural Monument

Institution:                 MINISTRY OF TOURISM AND DIASPORA RELATIONS (MTDR)

Country:                    BELIZE

Project:                      SUSTAINABLE TOURISM PROGRAM II (STPII)

Operation No:           3566/OC-BL

IFB title:                    Supply of Equipment for Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve and 1000ft Falls Natural Monument

IFB Number.:            GDS 24

  1. This Invitation to Quote follows the General Procurement Notice for this Project that appeared in Development Business, February 2016.
  2. The Government of Belize through the Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations “has received “loan” from the Inter-American Development Bank toward the cost of the Sustainable Tourism Program II, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this “loan” to payments under the Contract for the Supply of Equipment for Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve and 1000ft Falls Natural Monument – GDS24.
  3. The Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations now invites interested eligible bidders to submit price quotations for the Supply of Equipment for Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve and 1000ft Falls Natural Monument.
Lots DescriptionDelivery Required by
Lot 1Hardware Equipment1 month after contract signature
Lot 2Electronic Equipment1 month after contract signature
Lot 3Beekeepers Equipment2 weeks after contract signature
Lot 4Solar Equipment2 months after contract signature
Lot 5Transportation1 month after contract signature
Lot 6Office Supplies2 weeks after contract signature

You may quote for one or multiple lots. Price quotations will be evaluated for each lot and award may be for one or multiple lots.

  1. Bidding will be conducted through the “Shopping” process specified in the Inter-American Development Bank’s Policies for the Procurement of Goods and Works financed by the Inter-American Development Bank, and is open to all bidders from Eligible Source Countries as defined in the Bidding Documents.
  2. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations, Tamara Cano, tamara.cano@tourism.gov.bz at the address given below during office hours 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM local time Belize.
  3. The Invitation to Quote document including the technical specifications and quote submission sheet in English may be obtained by interested bidders on the submission of a written Application and picked up at the address below (no associated cost).
  4. Price Quotations must be delivered to the address below at or before Friday, May 21, 2021 at 4:00 PM, local time Belize. Electronic bidding “shall” be permitted. Late bids will be rejected.
  5. The address referred to above is:

Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations

Attn:  Tamara Tingling-Cano

Procurement Specialist, STPII

106 South Street, Belize City,

Tel: 501-227-1760

E-mail: tamara.cano@tourism.gov.bz , zane.castillo@tourism.gov.bz

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Request for Expressions of Interest – Development of Maintenance Plans and Manuals for the Toledo Welcome Plaza (Punta Gorda Town)

Institution:                 MINISTRY OF TOURISM AND DIASPORA RELATIONS (MTDR)

Country:                    BELIZE

Project:                      SUSTAINABLE TOURISM PROGRAM II (STPII)

Sector:                        SUSTAINABLE TOURISM

Operation No:           3566/OC-BL

Project ID No.:          CS-43

Deadline:                    Friday, May 21, 2021, at 4:00 pm, local Belize time

The Government of Belize has received financing from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) toward the cost of the “Sustainable Tourism Program II” (STPII), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for this consulting service.

The purpose of this consultancy is to develop a maintenance plan for the Toledo Welcome Plaza in Punta Gorda Town. Services also include the development of a maintenance manual and training for implementing the maintenance plan to the staff in charge of managing and conducting maintenance activities.

This consultancy should not exceed a period of ten weeks.

Candidates must demonstrate successful experience with the development and implementation of maintenance plans, including aspects related to training and capacity building. The Consultant must have experience in developing maintenance plans for public spaces, including green areas, as well as maintenance plans for commercial spaces.

The Consultant must possess the following qualification and experience necessary to complete this consultancy:

–       Language: English (Oral and Written)

–       Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Business Management or other related areas, with demonstrated experience with facilities operations and maintenance, landscaping, as well as the formulation of business plans, feasibility studies and revenue generation research.

–       Minimum of 5 years’ experience in facilities operations and maintenance, with demonstrated experience with the development of maintenance plans for public spaces, commercial spaces, and green areas.

–       Demonstrated experience with both virtual and on-site modes of training and capacity building.

–       Knowledgeable of Belize’s laws, regulations, and policies.

The individual consultant will be selected based on the Comparison of Qualification for Individual Consultants procurement method in accordance with the procedures set out in the Inter-American Development Bank: Policies for the selection and Contracting of Consultants financed by the Inter-American Development Bank (GN-2350-9).

The Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations, now invites eligible individuals to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested persons should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services.

Interested individual consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours of 09:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, local Belize time. Expressions of interest must be delivered via direct mail or e-mail at the address indicated below by 4:00 pm on Friday, May 21, 2021, local Belize time.

Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations

Attn:  Tamara Tingling-Cano

Procurement Specialist, STPII

106 South Street, Belize City,

Tel: 501-227-1760

E-mail: tamara.cano@tourism.gov.bz ,  zane.castillo@belizetourism.gov.bz

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