Minister of Tourism, Youth, Sports & Diaspora Relations

Hon. Anthony Mahler

Hon. Anthony Mahler currently serves as Belize’s Minister of Tourism, Youth, Sports, and Diaspora Relations. In this role, he leads the strategic development and promotion of Belize’s top industry, tourism, while also guiding national efforts in youth empowerment, sports development, and strengthening connections with the Belizean diaspora. His focus is on delivering measurable results through programs that foster sustainable growth, create opportunities for young people, and position Belize as a competitive and resilient global destination.

Minister Mahler brings a wealth of experience in marketing, tourism, and executive leadership. He has led multiple teams across both public and private sectors, managing portfolios in destination branding, sustainable tourism development, crisis communications, and product innovation. He is also an avid sports enthusiast, with interest in multiple sport disciplines. Before being elected to Parliament as the Area Representative for the Pickstock Division, he served as Director of Product Development at the Belize Tourism Board and later as Chief Marketing Officer at Speednet Communications Limited.

He holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (Global Management) from the University of Phoenix, Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing) from Valdosta State University, a Graduate Certificate in Financial Analysis from Keller Graduate School of Management, DeVry University, Certificate in Real Estate from the London School of Economics, and a Certificate in Strategic Thinking from Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. Minister Mahler is widely respected for his results-oriented leadership style, passion for service, ability to connect with people, and commitment to national development.

Minister of State for Youth and Sports

Hon. Devin H. Daly

Hon. Devin H. Daly, born in Belize City, is a public servant and former national athlete dedicated to community development and youth empowerment. A graduate of Lake Superior State University with a degree in Conservation Biology, he represented Belize in international basketball before pursuing a professional career in Denmark.

Upon returning home, he served as Programs Manager at the Belize City Council, where he led initiatives promoting urban agriculture and local employment. In 2025, he was elected as the Area Representative for the Collet Division under the People’s United Party, marking a new generation of leadership. His career embodies resilience, service, and a steadfast commitment to national progress.

Chief Executive Officer

Ms. Nicole Usher

Ms. Nicole Usher brings over twenty years of experience in both the public and private sectors of the tourism industry. She has served as Director of Marketing & Public Relations at the Belize Tourism Board and as Executive Director at the Belize Tourism Industry Association. Her career began at Kitty’s Place Beach Resort (now Los Porticos Villas) in Placencia, followed by roles in Human Resources, Sales, and Marketing at the Radisson Fort George Hotel & Marina. Recently, as Managing Partner at Idea Lab Studios, she has worked with tourism and corporate clients, leveraging her deep understanding of the Belize tourism landscape.

Nicole Usher possesses extensive knowledge of regional and international tourism policy and strategy, gained through collaboration with organizations such as the Caribbean Tourism Organization, the Central American Tourism Integration System, and Mundo Maya. Additionally, since 2017, she has served voluntarily on the Board of Administration of the Belize Volleyball Association and has actively participated in regional meetings of AFECAVOL and NORCECA.