Investors are drawn not only to the beaches but to the wide range of attractions including world class championship golf courses, hotels, spas and marinas. The country also offers political and economic stability enjoying 4.1 percent growth in 2013 with 4.5 percent forecast for 2014.

Belize is experiencing an unparalleled explosion in tourism. The majority of the tourism growth in Belize appears to be concentrated in the coastal areas, primarily along the Caribbean in the Stann Creek District.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Don Welsh, president of Choose Chicago, have announced the city has set multiple tourism records for the summer 2014 travel season. For the first time, Chicago saw records in key indicators.

The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States and the United Nations World Tourism Organization have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at enhancing their cooperation. The memorandum was approved by Caribbean Ministers at a meeting earlier this year in Dominica.