Date of Graduation
5-2025
Document Type
UAF Access Only - Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Degree Level
Undergraduate
Department
Supply Chain Management
Advisor/Mentor
Farmer, Amy
Abstract
This experiential overview reflects on a summer internship abroad in Belize, exploring the intersections of cultural immersion, tourism, and small business development from a personal point of view. Drawing from direct engagement and literature review, the narrative examines how local enterprises navigate the dynamics of a attracting international tourism, offering insights into community, entrepreneurial innovation, and the socio-economic impacts of global travel on developing regions.
Keywords
Belize; Tourism; Small Business Development; International Marketing
Citation
Guest, K. (2025). Social Media Marketing, Soft Skill Development, and Small Businesses: A Summer Abroad in Belize. Supply Chain Management Undergraduate Honors Theses Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/scmtuht/52
