Three weeks after an American national hijacked a Tropic Air flight and was fatally shot, Minister of Tourism Anthony Mahler is addressing the incident’s impact on Belize’s tourism sector. Mahler has been working closely with the National Security Council to ensure safety measures are in place. He reassures potential visitors that Belize remains a safe destination, emphasizing the country’s commitment to security and the well-being of tourists.
Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism
“We were a part of the entire discussion from the whole thing started. We were in constant communication with the security people and we had a national security council meeting that we were invited to on that same morning after the tragic event happened. I want to say thank you to the pilot and all the people on board who withstood that madness.”
Reporter
“Do you think it will have any negative impact on the tourism industry?”
Anthony Mahler
“Anything like that has an impact. It will, so we have to do damage control and send out the right information, that Belize is still a safe destination, compared to many and that it is still worthwhile coming to Belize.”