Business View Caribbean - November 2024

The floating boardwalk is a nature-based solution chosen for its minimal environmental impact.“Unlike traditional methods that disrupt the environment, this technology allows us to protect our coast without driving piles into the seabed,” Mayor Wagner emphasizes. This project aligns with Belize City’s broader environmental strategy, focusing on sustainable, community-centered development. BECOMING A GLOBAL DESTINATION Belize City’s future is bright, with several large-scale projects and developments on the horizon. Belize Airport Concession Company Ltd is expanding the airport to meet the increased number of foreign flights, which include recent additions from San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York. “The Minister of Tourism is working on securing even more international connections, which will boost tourism and trade,” Mayor Wagner shares. The city’s waterfront development strategy includes a new tourism festival and river tours along the Belize River. “We want to transform our waterfront into a vibrant center for leisure and tourism, integrating it 55 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 11, ISSUE 11 BELIZE CITY, BLZ

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