Management Of Eco Tourism And Its Perception A Case Study Of Belize

The cornerstone of Belizean eco-tourism management is its extensive network of protected areas.

For international visitors, Belize is perceived as an "authentic" and "raw" destination compared to its more commercialized neighbors like Cancun, Mexico. The cornerstone of Belizean eco-tourism management is its

For coastal communities, the management of eco-tourism has driven up property values and the cost of seafood. As marine reserves expand, fishing bans are enforced. While fishers understand the long-term benefit, the short-term reality is poverty. The perception among the Garifuna community in Hopkins is that eco-tourism management favors foreign investors (who open high-end dive shops) over local artisanal fishers. Mexico. For coastal communities