One industry that is expected to be impacted by the legalization of marijuana is tourism. Hundreds of thousands of tourist visit the country annually and are exposed to the drug. Local businesses in major tourist destinations are concerned about the impact. So what is the Belize Tourism Board’s view on the impact that the legislation would have on the industry? Tourism Director Evan Tillett responds.

Evan Tillett, Director of Tourism, B.T.B.

“The answer to your question is still on the table. It is an issue that we are still discussing and as soon as we have a formal position on the issue then we will definitely out that out.”

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