Over the last thirty years Four Seasons has developed a strong brand name as being one of the world leaders in up-scale resorts. Four Seasons manages seventy hotels and resorts in thirty-one different countries around the world. The leader in hotels that cater to the rich-n-famous has decided to continue its expansion program internationally. There are twenty-seven new hotel projects in the pipe-line; twelve of which are under construction already. Furthermore, the company has plans to develop an additional sixty hotels in new and emerging markets. There goal is to establish six to eight properties annually for the long term.

With the ever growing importance of the tourism industry on the socio-economic development of Belize, an internationally respected brand name like Four Seasons would definitely increase the marketing of the country, expand the hotel field to a new level and create many jobs for Belizeans. Since Four Seasons focuses on developing small to medium-size luxury hotels and resorts of exceptional quality, a Four Seasons Belize would definitely compliment the existent hotel plant in Belize, which averages about ten rooms.

A Four Seasons in Belize would also mean that Belizeans would have access to some of the best in-house training programs in the industry. Getting our people trained and exposed has been high on the agenda for the Government and the Belize Tourism Board. Over the last five years GOB/BTB has invested millions of dollars to improve training and guiding Belizeans to professionalism in the tourism field all over the country.

The Four Seasons interest in Belize signals that Belize has reached the major leagues in tourism. Belize is now up there with the heavy hitters like Las Vegas, Paris, Milan, and London. It is being recognized worldwide as an important tourist destination; and one with longevity. Belize will be the second country in Central America to have a Four Seasons Resort. Costa Rica has a Four Seasons Resort at Peninsula Papagayo.