B.T.B. warns hoteliers against the sale of sex

On Wednesday, we told you about Global Fantasies, an online site advertising Belize as a sex paradise.  The website features fifteen worldwide destinations where the images of well-known Belizean women are prominently displayed as escorts.  It says quote, “it offers Belize Fantasy Adult Sex Vacations” at exotic locations. The idea is that for a premium price, the outfit provides resorts and female companionship. Exotics locations, including the Turneffe Islands are being marketed as the ideal getaway for tourists interested in sexual exploits with Belizean escorts.  Earlier this week, when representatives of the Belize Tourism Board were asked to comment on the matter, they issued a brief release stating that the matter is being investigated by the Ministry of Human Development.  Today, the organization sent out a letter to its membership stating that the website is not offering a legitimate service using registered accommodations and tour operators.  It also warns hoteliers that the advertising and sale of sex, under the Hotel and Tourist Accommodations Act is unlawful.