Mariko Wallen
Secretary, Placencia Tour Guide Association
Mariko Wallen is a dedicated marine tour guide, community leader, and maritime professional from Placencia, Belize. As Secretary of the Placencia Tour Guide Association, she plays an active role in supporting sustainable tourism and stewardship of Belize’s coastal and marine resources.
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Oct 6 Tues
Caribbean Tourism Research Forum: Advancing a Smart, Sustainable and Inclusive Caribbean
Exhibition Center
The Caribbean Tourism Research Forum provides a platform for tourism researchers, destination officials and industry practitioners to share current research and demonstrate how evidence can inform tourism policy, marketing, product development and investment decisions. The forum will feature brief opening remarks from UN Tourism, followed by presentations highlighting applied research from across the region.