About BTF
Belize Tourism Futures is an initiative dedicated to advancing tourism innovation in Belize. Led by Lorenzo Gonzalez, it supports tourism entrepreneurs and professionals by sharing insights, practical skills, and fresh ideas through podcasts and blogs. The goal is to build a more resilient, sustainable, and creative tourism sector in a fast-changing global landscape.
Since launching in 2024, the initiative has reached thousands of people across Belize and beyond through its webinars and social media content. It has been featured in national news and praised by participants—from tour guides to business owners—for offering accessible, high-quality learning opportunities that many say they otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford or find time to attend.
This initiative is made possible through support from Belize Adventure and Emergent Ventures. Explore the 2025 podcast lineup.
About Lorenzo
Lorenzo Gonzalez is an economic development professional dedicated to fostering inclusive growth. Influenced by witnessing mass government layoffs in his community during childhood, he began his career in tourism to diversify Belize's economy and reduce the country’s overreliance on government jobs.
Recognizing the industry’s low barrier to entry and broad impact, Lorenzo chose tourism as a strategic medium for Belize’s economic and societal advancement. Beyond mere economic benefits, he sees tourism as a vehicle to expose individuals to diverse perspectives and backgrounds to promote openness and tolerance.
In 2023, his commitment to using tourism as a tool for economic development in Belize was acknowledged with an Emergent Ventures grant by the Mercatus Center at George Mason University.
Lorenzo currently resides in Toronto, where he works in entrepreneurship and small business development. He maintains his ties to Belize through a popular travel website and consulting services. His educational background includes business school in Belize and a Master’s degree in Economic Development and Innovation from the University of Waterloo.
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