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

Despite its eco-brand, Belize is facing pressure from cruise ship tourism. Nearly 1 million cruise passengers arrive annually at the Belize City port. While largely confined to the mainland, these day-trippers often visit eco-sensitive areas (e.g., Goff’s Caye) without staying overnight. This creates a "perception paradox": eco-resort guests staying for a week see overcrowded cayes and assume the entire system is mismanaged, while the revenue from cruise fees funds conservation.