BELIZE: The natural niche for investment

Michael Singh, CEO (Belize Ministry of Trade, Investment Promotion, Private Sector Development and Consumer Protection) makes a compelling argument for why now is a great time for strategic investment in Belize.

Why we think you should read this:

We can talk until we’re blue in the face about the fact that Belize’s burgeoning tourism industry represents a fantastic opportunity for strategic investment, but this article says it all for us. While it doesn’t specifically mention the 400% growth in Belize’s tourism industry in the last decade alone, or the massive 25% increase in first-quarter air arrivals between 2011 and 2013, it does describe many other advantages inherent in Belize’s policies, geography and tax structures.

Highlights:

• The business climate in Belize has never been better, growing 3% over the past two years – a trend that’s projected to continue
• The tourism industry has shown some of Belize’s highest growth numbers in recent years
• An educated, English-speaking population and abundance of natural resources make Belize an attractive destination for foreign investment

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